Diversity on Campus

The impact of diversity on college students Campus diversity initiatives positively affect minority & majority students Increase satisfaction, success for all students Specialized student groups help all students

The impact of diversity on college students Campus climate still somewhat chilly Marginalization of minority groups Students want more interaction among groups A campus culture committed to diversity increases satisfaction and individual commitment to understanding

The impact of diversity on college students Addressing diversity in the classroom Increases openness to racial understanding Increases overall satisfaction with college Increases support for educational equity Increases appreciation of other cultures

Campus Diversity and Student Self-Segregation: Fact or Fiction? New research says self-segregation is much less widespread than perceived College campus is still microcosm of societal culture, still “white” Students want more interaction with different groups Ethnic-related activities, programs increase adjustment, satisfaction

Campus Diversity and Student Self-Segregation: Fact or Fiction? A diverse campus Creates better learning for all students Better prepares students for the real world Increases cross-racial interactions after graduation

Diversity in college curricula 60% of studied colleges require at least one course addressing diversity Diversity courses Develop skills Help bridge differences Don’t minimize other course content Reduce stereotyping

Diversity and Student Learning Outcomes 2/3 faculty say diverse learning environment is beneficial 70% faculty say wider range of perspectives brings more complex thinking, challenges stereotypes Faculty perceive diverse classroom as especially important to white students

Diversity and Student Learning Outcomes Most faculty don’t change courses for more diverse classroom Most faculty don’t directly address topic of diversity 71% faculty feel prepared to teach in diverse classroom

Diversity and Student Learning Outcomes 97% faculty say diversity enhances learning 60% colleges/universities include diversity in mission statement Interactive teaching techniques maximize benefits of diverse classroom Inclusive climate is critical

New Research on Faculty Attitudes 2/3 believe their institutions value diversity Female & minority faculty have more positive views of diversity 1/3 adjust syllabus to accommodate more diversity 20% have created new courses for more diverse student body

New Research on Faculty Attitudes 71% feel prepared to teach in diverse classroom Senior faculty tend to be less positive about value of diversity 60% of schools studied include diversity in their mission statements

New Research on Faculty Attitudes Effective diverse learning environment: Learning- vs. teaching-centered Interactive Supportive, inclusive climate