Diversity on Campus

The impact of diversity on college students

Campus diversity initiatives positively affect minority & majority

studentsIncrease satisfaction, success for

all studentsSpecialized 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 classroomIncreases openness to racial

understandingIncreases overall satisfaction with

collegeIncreases support for educational

equityIncreases 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 campusCreates better learning for all studentsBetter prepares students for the real

worldIncreases cross-racial

interactions after graduation

Diversity in college curricula

60% of studied colleges require at least one course addressing diversity

Diversity coursesDevelop skillsHelp bridge differencesDon’t minimize other course contentReduce 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-centeredInteractiveSupportive, inclusive climate