Register online\, in person\, or b y phone at 330.864.5721. \;
\nDr. Lathardus Goggins II has been an advocate for youth and education for more than thirty years an d is the author of "Bringing the Light into a New Day: 365 Black Nuggets o f Wisdom for Each Day of the Year\," "African Centered Rites of Passage an d Education Foundation: African-Centered Education\," and "Facing the Risi ng Sun: Lessons For the Authentic Self."
\nDr. Goggins' formal studi es include Geography\, Higher Education Administration\, Learning Theory\, Philosophy and Foundations of Education\, African-American Studies\, Afri can-centered Rites of Passage\, HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction\, Cultural Diversity\, Trauma Sensitive Teaching Practices\, Restorative Practices\, and Anti-Racist Education. Professionally\, Dr. Goggins has worked with " at-risk" youth as a Prevention Specialist and has worked for more than 20 years in higher education. As a scholar\, he examines the relationships be tween socialization\, learning theories\, and academic achievement. Partic ularly using the rites of passage model as a framework for educators to be tter understand where students are in their development and what services and activities would be appropriate. Additionally\, Dr. Goggins is the pri mary investigator of the \;First Person Research Projects.
\nThe program is virtual and will be presented on Zoom. A log-in will be sent n o later than three days before the event. Please do not share the web link for this program. If someone else is interested in attending\, please hav e them contact the library to register.
\nA webcam and microphone ma y be necessary for participation in this interactive event. If you have on e or neither of these\, your level of participation will be limited. If yo u do not have an email address\, please contact the Maple Valley Branch at 330.864.5721 to learn how to participate in this program via phone.
\nBooks by Dr. Latharus Goggins II available at the libr ary:
\n"Bringing the Light into a New Day: African-Centered Rites of Passage
" by \;
Lathardus Goggins II.
"Central State University: The First Hundred Years\, 1887-1987 " by \;Lathardus Goggins.
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