Foreword

I am delighted and honoured to present this special issue of Learning and Teaching: The International Journal of Higher Education in the Social Sciences ( LATISS ). Its purpose is one that is particularly meaningful to me not only professionally but also personally. As for so many others, throughout my graduate studies and especially while working on my thesis, Sue's work had a strong influence on me as a student. I was starstruck when I first met Sue some years later, and although I had my publisher's hat on, I was moved by the care and interest that Sue took in my studies once we delved into my student alter ego and I confessed how much her work had helped me formulate my own. An otherwise very intimidating encounter was softened by the warmth and generosity conveyed by Sue with her adviser hat on.