Register for this Zoom series online\, in person\, or by phone at 330.434.8726.
\nDr. Lathardus Goggins II has been an advocate for youth and education for more than thirty years and i s the author of "Bringing the Light into a New Day: 365 Black Nuggets of W isdom for Each Day of the Year\," "African Centered Rites of Passage and E ducation Foundation: African-Centered Education\," and "Facing the Rising Sun: Lessons For the Authentic Self."
\nDr. Goggins' formal studies include Geography\, Higher Education Administration\, Learning Theory\, Ph ilosophy and Foundations of Education\, African-American Studies\, African -centered Rites of Passage\, HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction\, Cultural Di versity\, Trauma Sensitive Teaching Practices\, Restorative Practices\, an d Anti-Racist Education. Professionally\, Dr. Goggins has worked with "at- risk" youth as a Prevention Specialist and has worked for more than 20 yea rs in higher education. As a scholar\, he examines the relationships betwe en socialization\, learning theories\, and academic achievement. Particula rly using the rites of passage model as a framework for educators to bette r understand where students are in their development and what services and activities would be appropriate. Additionally\, Dr. Goggins is the primar y investigator of the \;First Person Research Projects.
\nThe pr ogram is virtual and will be presented on Zoom. A log-in will be sent no l ater than three days before the event. Please do not share the web link fo r this program. If someone else is interested in attending\, please have t hem contact the library to register.
\nA webcam and microphone may b e necessary for participation in this interactive event. If you have one o r neither of these\, your level of participation will be limited. If you d o not have an email address\, please contact the Odom Boulevard Branch at 330.434.8726 to learn how to participate in this program via phone.
\n< hr />\n\nBooks by Dr. Lathardus Goggins II available at the libr ary:
\n"Bringing the Light into a New Day: African Centered Rites of Passage"
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"Central State University: The First Hundred Years\ , 1887-1987"
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