Lathardus Goggins II

Lathardus Goggins II

Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership & Social Work at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

Current
  • Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership & Social Work at UNCW
  • Consultant/Publisher/Web Master at The Mawasi Company
Past

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Education
  • The University of Akron
  • Kent State University
  • The University of Akron
Connections
93 connections
Industry
Higher Education
Websites

Lathardus Goggins II’s Summary

I have been an advocate for youth and education for more than twenty years. I am the author of BRINGING THE LIGHT INTO A NEW DAY and AFRICAN CENTERED RITES OF PASSAGE AND EDUCATION.

My formal studies include: Geography, Education Administration, Learning Theory, Education Philosophy, African-American Studies, African-Centered Rites of Passage, HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction, and Cultural Diversity. My professional experiences are complemented by my extensive travel throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, The Netherlands, Australia, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Panama, United Kingdom, and Africa in the countries of Senegal, Benin, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Ghana.

I have been featured on numerous radio and TV programs
including:

• Fertile Ground, WHAT 1340
• News Night Akron, PBS 45 & 49
• WKSU Public Radio 89.7 News
• Ray Horner Morning News, WAKR 1590
• Cape Talk / 702
• Sit Down with Norma Downs, Cable 9
• On The Line with Cheryl Wilkerson, WSVY 107.7 (The Vibe)
• Randy Dennis & Sasha Morning Show, Magic 95
• Wake-Up New York, WLIB 1190 AM
• The John Arnold Show
• Everybody’s Tabernacle, WCIN 1480 AM
• Open Mic, WVAS 90.7 FM
• Let’s Talk, WDTR
• Tom Pope Show
• New Perspectives, WXZI
• Table Talk, WODT 1280 AM
• Temple’s Journal, WRIT
• Eric St. James Morning Show, WOL 1450
• Larry Young Morning Show, WOLB 1010 AM
• Insight, WHBC 1400 AM
• Around Town, Channel 17, Trinity Broadcast Network
• Lift Every Voice, Warner Cable Public Access
• The Challenger
• NuBeing International
• Akron Beacon Journal
• Urban Crusader
• Stark/Summit County Advantage
• Munroe Free Press
• Freedom’s Journal
• The Reporter

Lathardus Goggins II’s Specialties:

• African-Centered Rites of Passage
• Effective Interactions with African-American Males
• Recapturing the Black Male Image
• Academic Disengagement of African-American
Students
• Valuing Diversity from the Inside Out
• Education Reform / Quality Education
• Accessing Higher Education
• Parental Engagement (Involvement)
• African-Centered Philosophy
• African-Centered Education
• Student/Youth Development
• Racism in America
• Black Manhood/Fatherhood
• Community Outreach

Lathardus Goggins II’s Experience

  • Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership & Social Work

    UNCW

    (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

  • Consultant/Publisher/Web Master

    The Mawasi Company

    (Higher Education industry)

    September 1993 — Present (16 years 3 months)

  • Lecturer

    University of Pennsylvania

    (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

    September 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 4 months)

    Lecturer, Psychology and Human Development, Graduate School of Education

  • Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs

    Arcadia University

    (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    September 2006 — July 2008 (1 year 11 months)

  • Senior Lecturer

    The University of Akron

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    August 2004 — July 2006 (2 years )

    • American Urban Education Policy
    • Student Success Seminar

  • Associate Director of Multicultural Development Programs

    The University of Akron

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    August 2000 — July 2006 (6 years )

  • Assistant Director

    The University of Akron

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    March 1999 — August 2000 (1 year 6 months)

    of Upward Bound
    · Planned, implemented and evaluated supplemental instruction, testing and educational
    opportunity activities
    · Developed and maintained mentoring and advocacy relationship with Upward Bound
    students
    · Provided leadership, supervision and evaluation for Upward Bond staff (secretary, data

  • Prevention Specialist

    Urban Ounce of Preventions Services

    (Higher Education industry)

    February 1991 — June 1993 (2 years 5 months)

    · Presented educational information to prevent and lower drug and alcohol use, gang
    participation, and HIV/AIDS exposure to at-risk boys (7 ­ 12) living in public housing
    · Proposed, planned, implemented and evaluated programs and activities to promote positive
    life skills
    · Assisted in grant writing

Lathardus Goggins II’s Education

  • The University of Akron

    Ed.D. , Educational Foundations & Leadership (Higher Education) , 1997 — 2003

    Dissertation Title: The Academic STARS Retention Model: An Empirical Investigation of its Effectiveness
    Cognate: Urban Studies

  • Kent State University

    M.Ed. , Cultural Foundations , 1993 — 1996

    Individual Investigation: African-Centered Rites of Passage, Sense of Self, and Education: Connecting
    Theory to Practice

  • The University of Akron

    B.A. , Geography , 1984 — 1990

    Certificate: Afro-American Studies

    Activities and Societies:
    Black United Students

Additional Information

Lathardus Goggins II’s Websites:

Lathardus Goggins II’s Interests:

African-centered rites of passage, African-American youth empowerment, African-American male development, Access to Higher Education, African-centered Education, Education Reform

Lathardus Goggins II’s Groups:

John D. O’Bryant National Think Tank for Black Professionals on Predominantly White Campuses,
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education,
Pennsylvania Chapter – National Association of Multicultural Educators (NAME),
Pennsylvania Association of Liaisons and Offices of Multicultural Affairs (PALOMA),
Brothers of the Academy,
National Alliance of Black School Educators,
Leadership Stark County – Class of 1996,
Coalition for African-Centered Rites of Passage,
Association of Black Cultural Centers,
Phi Delta Kappa

  •    Urgent, Inc.

Lathardus Goggins II’s Honors:

• Who’s Who among America’s Teachers - 2006
• Martin L. King Jr. Drum Major Award - 2005
• Ida B. Wells Black Book Award - 1999
• Significant African-American Male Award - 1995
• Ohio Army National Guard Special Appreciation Award - 1994
• Training Achievement Award - Cultural Diversity in Urban America -1993
• Achievement Award - Community Skills Building Workshop - 1993
• Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop Kym Award - 1992
• Buchtel High School Outstanding Marching Band Member - 1984

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