EDD 837 - Diversity in Higher Education

3 credit(s)
This course examines issues of diversity in higher education in the U.S. in areas such as: historical plight of diverse groups; rationale for and use of federal and state policies in expanding educational opportunities for diverse populations; history and role of diversity-focused higher education institutions (e.g., Minority Serving Institutions, women’s colleges); admissions and enrollment of diverse populations; campus climate for diverse students; persistence of diverse students; experiences of diverse faculty and development of a diverse curriculum; experiences of diverse Student/Academic Affairs professionals and involvement with issues of diversity; value of diversity on college campuses and beyond; and evaluation of diversity initiatives.

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