Advocating
for "Authentic" Academic Success!
Lathardus
Goggins II, Ed.D.
Contact information:
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330.990.6125 |
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University of North Carolina Wilmington ------------- Afrocentric.Info |
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Dr. Lathardus Goggins II has been an advocate for youth and education for more than twenty years, and is the author of BRINGING THE LIGHT INTO A NEW DAY and AFRICAN CENTERED RITES OF PASSAGE AND EDUCATION. Dr. Goggins’ formal studies include Geography, Higher Education Administration, Learning Theory, Philosophy and Foundations of Education, African-American Studies, African-Centered Rites of Passage, HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction, and Cultural Diversity.
As a scholar, he is examining the relationships between socialization, learning theories and academic achievement. Particularly, using the rites of passage model as a framework for educators to better understand where students are in their development and what services and activities would be appropriate. Additionally, Dr. Goggins is the primary investigator of the First Person Research Project.
Professionally, Dr. Goggins has worked with “at-risk” youth as a Prevention Specialist and has worked more than 17 years in Higher Education. Dr. Goggins has held positions where he recruited and advised minority students and outreached to minority communities; directed an Upward Bound program, where he developed, implemented and assessed services that prepared "first generation" students for college; directed a Black history gallery, and developed, implemented and assessed cultural programming; and, as an Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs, where he set policy, developed programming, and assess the institution regarding diversity, multiculturalism and civility. Currently, Dr. Goggins is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed to the departments of Educational Leadership and Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Dr. Goggins comprehensive experiences are complemented by his extensive travel throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands, Australia, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Panama, The Bahamas, United Kingdom and Africa in the countries of Senegal, Benin, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Ghana.
Keynotes and Workshops Topics: (click here)
- Effective Interactions With African-American Males
- African-Centered Rites of Passage
- Why Black History Month?
- Ten Things Parents Can Do To Improve Their Child’s Education
- African-American Students & Academic Disengagement
- Education Reform / Quality Education
- Accessing Higher Education
- Parental Engagement vs. Parental Involvement
- African-Centered Education & Philosophy
- Community Outreach
- Black Manhood / Fatherhood
- Racism in America
Other Services:
- Program Assessment
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Curriculum Development & Assessment
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College Preparation and Planning
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Praises for the workshops and lectures facilitated by Dr. Lathardus Goggins II.
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Dr. Lathardus
Goggins II’s diverse and unique background serves as the basis
for interactive workshops and discussions.
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Dr. Goggins's Faculty web site
- African-American Male Applied Research Initiative
- Effective Interactions with African-American Males
- First Person Research Projects
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As, a noted author and scholar, Dr. Goggins has been featured on numerous local, nationally syndicated radio and TV programs, including: