Examines the unintended consequences of campus gun policy and showcases the voices from the college community who are grappling with the questions, issues, and consequences that have emerged at their respective institutions.
In Campus Carry, editors Patricia Somers and Matt Valentine lead an examination of the unintended consequences of campus gun policy and showcase the voices from the college community who are grappling with the questions, issues, and consequences that have emerged at their respective institutions. While making the case that campus carry legislation is harmful, the book gathers some of the very best thinking around enacting such policies and offers valuable recommendations for mitigating its effects and preserving university values.
The book features reflection pieces from students, alumni, and faculty to illustrate the complexity and controversy of the campus carry policy. Given that the legal possession of guns in the classroom is now a reality for American educators and students in much of the country,
Campus Carry concludes with a passionate call for more university-based original research on gun violence.
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Campus Carry is a must-read volume for postsecondary educators and administrators in states that permit guns on campus or are considering doing so. It provides breadth and depth on the topic, referencing historical and contemporary research, and the too-rare inclusion of a range of ideological perspectives. The editors' recommendations for policy and practice are superb."
--Kristen A. Renn, professor, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education, Michigan State University
"The editors and contributing authors have divined a comprehensive compendium on the history and current status of campus carry policies. Intersectional in approach,
Campus Carry explores the impact of campus carry policies on the faculty, staff, and students who navigate campus spaces daily. Inspiring a call to action, this text is a MUST read!"
--Stella L. Smith, associate director, Minority Achievement, Creativity and High Ability Center, Prairie View A&M University
Patricia Somers is an associate professor in the Program of Higher Education Leadership in the Educational Leadership and Policy Department at the University of Texas at Austin.
Matt Valentine teaches writing at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is a fellow of the Trice Professorship in the Plan II Honors Program.
E. Gordon Gee is president of West Virginia University.
