Rethinking the Purpose, Knowledge, and Structure of General Education - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Ginny Boss (she/her) is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. She is a dedicated higher education researcher and educator whose work centers on understanding how socialization and professional work experiences create barriers to, or provide support for, student affairs professionals, faculty, and graduate students in their efforts to advance college student success. Her expertise lies in teaching and learning, and in labor justice in higher education. Dr. Boss is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring students across the Student Affairs Leadership (SAL) and College Student Affairs Administration (CSAA) doctoral programs, as well as the CSAA master’s program. She is committed to preparing the next generation of leaders in higher education who are passionate about advancing college student success and inclusive excellence.

Rick Rantz is a scholar and educator whose work focuses on educational equity, culturally responsive curriculum, and the structural dynamics that shape student experiences in educational institutions. His scholarship examines the intersections of culture, identity, and educational systems, with particular attention to the experiences of minoritized students. Through his research and writing, he seeks to advance more inclusive and responsive educational practices. His education background includes a teaching English as second language certificate, a master’s degree in linguistics and bilingual education, and doctoral studies in higher education at Baylor University and the University of Houston. As a former K-12 teacher, he worked in California, Ecuador, and Argentina. At the higher education level, he has held executive positions at Feather River College, Sierra College, and Allan Hancock College.