Africana Studies

Cedric Hackett

Dr. Cedric Hackett
Full-Time Faculty
Email:
Phone:
(818) 677-7155
Office location:
SN 213

Biography

Dr. Hackett's CV (.pdf)

Education

Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership, California Lutheran University, May 2011
M.S. Counseling, California State University, Northridge May 2000
B.A. Sociology, California State University, Northridge December.1995
A.A. General Liberal Arts & Sciences, Ventura Community College, January 1991

Courses Taught

AFRS 158 Learning Paradigms in Pan African Studies
AFRS 300 Contemporary Issues within the African American Community¹
AFRS 325 The Black Male in Contemporary Society
AFRS 368 The Politics of Hip Hop
AFRS 392C Fieldwork in the African-American Community
AFRS 417 Equity and Diversity in Schools¹
AFRS 420 The Black Child
AFRS 486SOC Career Internships
CJS 454 MJ Selected Topics in Criminal Justice: Minorities & Criminal Justice
COUNS 20 Student Success Seminar
COUNS 1 Developing Learning Skills

¹Taught in traditional and online formats

Selected Publications and Presentations

Hackett, C., Lo, S. (2018). Get in where you fit in: Understanding student engagement in an African-centered environment. Journal of Negro Education, 87(1), 46-58

Hackett, C. (2017). For the world to see: Bestiality against black bodies and the deleterious effects of predisposed media disclosure. In S. E. Weissinger, E. Watson, & D. A. Mack (Eds.), Violence against black bodies: An intersectional analysis of how black lives continue to matter. New York, NY: Routledge Press

 Hackett, C. D. (2016). Kufundisha: An innovative teaching approach for student engagement and experiential learning. Journal of Pan African Studies [Special Edition: Pedagogies that Work for Students of African Descent] 9(8), 84-101

Bell, D. A., Hackett, C. D., Hoffman, J. L. (2016). Student satisfaction and success in a low- income community college environment. Journal of Applied Research in Community Colleges, 23(1), 1-16

 Hackett, C. (2013) Predictors of commitment to graduation: African American male student athletes in the California community college system. Journal of Applied Research in Community Colleges, 20(2), 37-52 (Published 2014)

Hackett, C. (2013) Constructing an understanding of Black student athletes—achievement concerns at a private Hispanic serving Institution, Journal of African American Males in Education, 4(1), 62-77

Reports

WOMEN OF COLOR: Exploratory Study of Women of Color in San Fernando Valley Nonprofits: Leadership & Services (HIRI NONPROFIT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (March 2018)

In Progress

Hackett, C. (In progress). Exploratory Study of Women of Color in San Fernando Valley Nonprofits: Leadership & Services

Hackett, C. (In progress). Understanding the Path to Graduation for Black Males in Higher Education: An Anti-Deficit Approach

Professional Presentations/Conferences/Lectures

  • Presenter, "Icon Living: Rapping towards post-secondary education", Parent Summit in conjunction with Village Nation, LAUSD, and African American Leadership Organization, March 10, 2018
  • Presenter, "Exploratory Study of Women of Color in San Fernando Valley Nonprofits: Leadership & Services", Valley Provider's Collaborative Meeting, March 8, 2018
  • Moderator, BLMLA/ Black Panthers LA Panel (BHM) February 21, 2018
  • Presenter, Black Male Symposium, Minority Male mentoring (M³), February 7, 2018
  • Presenter/ Facilitator, "Funding Your Research & I'm not sure yet what I want to research and am looking for good ideas": WRC Research Institute: NASPA Conference, November 9-10, 2016
  • Presenter, Education Summit in conjunction with Village Nation and African American Leadership Organization, May 21, 2016
  • Speaker/ Facilitator, Academic Innovative Showcase, Sponsored by UGS and Faculty Development in Collaboration with the National Urban Alliance (NUA), May 13, 2016
  • Presenter, Kunfundisha: An Innovative Teaching Approach for Student Engagement and Experiential Learning, National Council on Black Studies (NCBS), Conference March 16-19, 2016
  • Presenter/ Facilitator, Understanding Implicit/ Unconscious Bias: Tools for Activating Student Strengths, Faculty Learning Committee (FLC), January 22, 2016
  • Presenter, "Show me the Money: Research Funding WRC Research Institute: Praxis Makes Perfect: Strategies for Incorporating Research into Student Affairs Practice, NASPA Conference, November 7-8, 2015
  • Presenter, Exploratory Study of Services to Black Males by San Fernando Valley Nonprofits (HIRI Grant), Valley Provider's Collaborative Meeting, October 8, 2015
  • Presenter, Social Justice Learning Institute (Inglewood, California) Visit to CSUN, September 17, 2015
  • Moderator, "Understanding the Regional Research Grant Application Process", Webinar, NASPA Region VI Research Division on August 14, 2015.
  • Guest Lecture, Empowering Young Men of Color-National and Local Approaches. AFRS 421: Strategies for Black Child Development, CSUN, April 24, 2015
  • Guest Lecture, Black History Month Luncheon, Mt. San Antonio College, February 5, 2015
  • Presenter, Understanding the Graduate School Process, Liberal Studies Program, Nov. 2014
  • Presenter, KYDS (Keep Youth Doing Something) Impact assembly, at Northridge Middle School on April 30, 2014
  • Presenter, "AFRS Recruitment Presentation" for Black Collegians Program, Santa Monica College on March 14, 2014 at California State University, Northridge
  • Participant, "Video Interview on the N Word" for Student Project (Rebecca Moore) on March 17, 2014
  • Presenter, "The Student Research Poster Session as an Innovative Strategy for Student Engagement & Faculty Incorporation" A2MEND (African American Male Education Network & Development Conference "Standing our Ground: Building Pathways for African American Male Student Success on March 5-7, 2014, Los Angeles Airport Marriot.
  • Presenter, Harambee High School Colloquium, "Higher Learning: The Rules of the Game", California State University, Northridge on February 28, 2014
  • Moderator, "Understanding the Regional Research Grant Application Process", Webinar, NASPA Region VI Research Division on August 23, 2014.
  • Moderator, "Understanding the Region VI Research Application Process" Webinar Moderator, Region VI Research Division, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, August 2013
  • Presenter, "Inspiring Leadership through Scholarship: Defining the Nature of Research", Knowledge is Power Conference, CSU Fullerton, July 2013
  • Presenter, "Invocation," Black Graduation, California State University, Northridge, May 2013
  • Presenter, USU Alumni Graduate Panel, Annual USU Student Summit, January 2013
  • Presenter, "Finding Inspiration in Community Colleges", National Association of Student Personnel Administrators; Western Regional Conference, November 2012
  • Presenter, "Six Pedagogical Ideas in 5 Minutes," New Faculty Orientation, California University, Northridge, August 2012
  • Moderator, "Understanding the Regional Research Process," Webinar Moderator, Region VI Research Division, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, June 2012
  • Presenter, "Social Networking...Do's and Don'ts," Upward Bound Summer Workshop, California State University, Northridge, June 2012
  • Presenter, "Invocation," Black Graduation, California State University, Northridge, May 2012
  • Presenter, "African American Contributions to Society," Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, April 2012
  • Presenter, "Guest Lecture," College Achievement New (CAN), Black History Month with CAN, Allan Hancock College, February 2012
  • Presenter, "Progression: Our Expression for Humanity," Keynote Address, Black History Month Opening Ceremony, California State University, Northridge, February 2012
  • Presenter, "Anthology Defined: Community Colleges," National Association of Student Personnel Administrators; Western Regional Conference, November 2011
  • Presenter, "Keynote Address," 13th Annual Advancement to Graduate Education (AGE) Conference, California State University Northridge, November 2011
  • Presenter, "I want to go to Grad School, Where do I start?" 5th Annual Liberal Studies Conference, California State University, Northridge, November 2011
  • Presenter, "Keynote Address," Commencement Ceremony, E. O. Green Middle School, June 2011
  • Presenter, "The Blooming Project: Understanding the Persistence of Black Student Athletes," Poster Presentation, Festival of Scholars, California Lutheran University, April 2009

Research and Interests

  • Faculty of Color in higher education
  • Black males in higher education
  • Black engagement and student success
  • Racially engaging pedagogy and Inquiry-based learning
  • Athletes in the Community College