Biography
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 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
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), 1-16Hackett, 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), 62-77Reports
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