Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: Two Case Examples
It is well-documented that lower-income and minority students face significant barriers to higher education. Many universities and colleges have embraced inclusion and diversity programs. This article highlights programs at two universities of difference sizes and demographics: the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (UAF) and California State University in Long Beach (CSULB). Examples include programs that aim to improve graduation rates in areas with high poverty rates, and programs to recruit students who are underrepresented in the field of engineering. An important takeaway from the CSULB and UAF diversity and inclusion programs is that they have been built to foster enduring change with an eye toward seeing real benefits five to 10 years down the road. Relying on university funds, industry funds, and private donations, these programs have built and benefited from strong public-private partnerships. Another key element for success has been to combine for-credit classroom learning with noncredit professional development skill building.
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Authors:
- O'Brien, Tom
- Braham, Andrew
- Publication Date: 2021-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Photos; References;
- Pagination: pp 22-25
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Serial:
- TR News
- Issue Number: 333
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0738-6826
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Case studies; Low income groups; Minorities; Recruiting; Students; Universities and colleges
- Identifier Terms: California State University; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
- Geographic Terms: Long Beach (California)
- Subject Areas: Education and Training; Society; Transportation (General);
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01776658
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Jul 19 2021 9:40AM