Jennifer T. Butcher

Jennifer T. Butcher

Jennifer T. Butcher, Ph.D. is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Abilene Christian University Dallas. She also serves as a Professor in the School of Educational Leadership for ACU Dallas. Dr. Butcher has more than thirty-five years of experience in the educational arena as a public-school teacher, school administrator, university professor, and Director of DEI. She has presented at various international, national, regional and state conferences, including presentations in Italy, Morocco, Spain and England. Dr. Butcher has numerous publications in the area of educational leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is co-author of the book Going to College with Autism: Tips and Strategies from Successful Voices. Dr. Butcher is also co-editor of the book Overcoming Challenges and Creating Opportunity for African American Male Students, which was featured in IGI Global’s July 2020 comprehensive digital brochure on Social Movements, Equality, Misinformation, and Civic Engagement. Her research interests include Social Justice Issues, Special Populations, College Readiness, and Women in Leadership.

Publications

Addressing Issues of Systemic Racism During Turbulent Times
Jennifer T. Butcher, Wilbert C. Baker. © 2022. 284 pages.
During times of crises, such as pandemics, natural disasters, global poverty, nationwide economic issues, and social justice upheavals, African Americans often encounter issues...
Black Female Leaders in Academia: Eliminating the Glass Ceiling With Efficacy, Exuberance, and Excellence
Jennifer T. Butcher. © 2022. 298 pages.
Discussions surrounding the bias and discrimination against women in business have become paramount within the past few years. From wage gaps to a lack of female board members...
Demystifying the Stigma of Transient African American Housing Dwellers: Recommendations for School and Church Partnerships
Wilbert C. Baker, Jennifer T. Butcher. © 2022. 11 pages.
African American transient housing dwellers are the studied population in this chapter. A noted section addresses transient students, also referred to as highly mobile students...
Addressing Social Justice Issues in Schools Utilizing Trauma-Informed Care
Melissa P. Phelan, Jennifer T. Butcher. © 2022. 17 pages.
Trauma affects students in areas of social/behavioral skills and academic performance. This observation is supported with research. Researchers noted that traumatic exposure at...
Examining Systems to Eradicate Barriers for Female Leaders in Higher Education
Jennifer T. Butcher. © 2022. 10 pages.
Researchers agree that addressing the issue of inequality and women in leadership roles is detrimental to the professional development of organizations and affects young...
Voices of African American Women Presidents in Higher Education: Recommendations for Aspiring College Presidents
Chaundra Smith-Adams, Jennifer T. Butcher, Dianne Reed. © 2022. 20 pages.
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of African American females regarding their progression toward presidency at post-secondary educational institutions....
Biculturalism
Freddie Titus, Jennifer T. Butcher. © 2020. 16 pages.
Intercultural responsiveness in the Second Language Learning Classroom should encompass addressing bicultural education. Bicultural education must expand the spectrum of choice...
Overcoming Challenges and Creating Opportunity for African American Male Students
Jennifer T. Butcher, Johnny R. O'Connor Jr., Freddie Titus. © 2019. 302 pages.
This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it provides solution-oriented approaches to confronting, confirming, and mitigating perpetual disparities within the...
The Importance of Understanding the Challenges of African American Male Students: Setting the Foundation for Future Educational Success
Johnny R. O'Connor Jr., Jennifer T. Butcher, Freddie Titus. © 2019. 17 pages.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide guidance to scholars, educators, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders, as it relates to the dilemmas often faced by...
Biculturalism
Freddie Titus, Jennifer T. Butcher. © 2017. 15 pages.
Intercultural responsiveness in the Second Language Learning Classroom should encompass addressing bicultural education. Bicultural education must expand the spectrum of choice...