Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: the Need for Reflective Engagement
Contents
Introduction. Defining the terms
The historical and current climate of diversity and inclusion in the USA. Forms of racism; Structural racism; Color-blindness, white privilege, and the need for awareness
Diversity and inclusion in higher education. Campus climate; The imperative for diversity and inclusion in higher education
Christian universities and diversity and inclusion
How Christian universities currently address diversity and inclusion. Administrative commitment; Faculty and staff training; Curriculum development; Student programing; Minority student programing; Majority student programing
Majority student programing. Theoretical framework for majority student programing; White identity development model; Intercultural competence model; Current majority student programing
Guidelines to effective majority student programing. Five components to reflective diversity engagement; Component one: spiritually rooted; Component two: Reflective identity; Component three: culturally competent; Component four: Historically informed; Component five: Racially aware
Conclusion
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