"There is a lack of representation of women in the executive suites of higher education, and the book encourages all women to "exercise personal agency for forstering their own advancement and challenging inequities." The essays include strategies for women seeking to transition into executive leadership positions, and a review of programs taht support leadership initiatives. It is also a source of advice for women in academia seeking to take their career to the next level... For Latinas, this book provides good advice, insight and strategies for those who intend to pursue executive positions. Latinas remain grossly underrepresented in leadership in academia. It is imperative that Latinas position themselves to become academic leaders."
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- Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education

"The focus on professional socialization and, in particular, its influence on the retention of new professionals, differentiates this book from the many texts targeted at new professionals in student affairs and their supervisors. This book has a strong empirical grounding, and chapter authors generally are the experts on the topics of their chapters, frequently having conducted research on the topic and drawing on their findings in framing their suggestions... this book offers insights useful to several audiences, and is likely to contribute to the successful integration and retention of new student affairs professionals."
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- The Review of Higher Education

"This text provides a comprehensive overview of the state of affirmative action law and the climate for related policies on college campuses. It suggests a persistent need for affirmative action even decades after the civil rights movement, and lays out the arguments in favor of these controversial policies. By delving into deep divides and grappling with tough questions, the volume articulates a compelling case for affirmative action--and will help its readers make this case to the higher education world."
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- Diversity & Democracy (AAC&U)

"By studying the experiences of 120 Southern California college students, researchers Ortiz and Santos take an in-depth look at the role college plays in ethnic identity development. Their book provides a close look at the divergent developmental paths traversed by students of different ethnicities, and the effect college has on students' understanding of their ethnicity. With smart analysis and helpful suggestions for maximizing the positive effects of campus diversity, the volume is a significant contribution to the literature on identity, diversity, and education."
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- Diversity & Democracy (AAC&U)