The Elephant in the Classroom: African American Students Confront Silent Whiteness
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jane Bowman Smith | Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC → Winthrop University | |
| Presenters | Jane Bowman Smith | Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC → Winthrop University | Perceptions of Engagement: Reinterpreting the ‘Good Student Role’ |
| Presenters | Dorothy Perry Thompson | Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC → Winthrop University | Colliding with the Elephant: On Silent Whiteness, Invisibility and the African American Student in the Composition Classroom |
| Presenters | Deborah (Dee) James | University of North Carolina, Asheville → University of North Carolina at Asheville | Risky Business: Making Race, Gender, and Class Visible in the Composition Classroom |
Source
99__program__i.pdf. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “The Elephant in the Classroom: African American Students Confront Silent Whiteness.” 1999 Convention Program, Atlanta, session I.15. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 3, 2026.