This study uses a critical consciousness framework to understand the experiences of higher education and student affairs (HESA) graduate students in an elective Diversity in HIED course. We drew from narrative inquiry to analyze data from selected student coursework in online discussion board conversations and journal entries. Students…

Article examines best practices in diversity found in Research I institutions in the Southern Association of College and School Administrators region. Best practices in diversity were self-defined by the participating institutions based on the initiatives and programs they submitted as noteworthy examples. Diversity issues were viewed from four…

Article presents a philosophical framework that educators and student affairs professionals might use in their current practices to enhance multicultural and diversity programs and overall campus climate. The framework purports to create an intellectual discourse about the needs and the outcomes of services, programs, and courses beyond…

Presents assessment as a means toward systematically gauging the climate and culture of American colleges and universities and provides a brief overview of historical factors which impact today's concept of diversity. Includes a discussion of the number and location of incidents related to race, gender, and sexual orientation as reported by the…

Proposes that institutions must assume responsibility for fostering cultural diversity while acknowledging that it is often the minority affairs professional who provides the leadership in this area, particularly at predominantly white campuses. Article examines how minority affairs professionals can foster campus diversity within campus…

Many in higher education look to student affairs for leadership in diversity awareness and multicultural understanding, yet, successful campus initiatives cannot be sustained without commitment and participation by and from faculty, students, and administrators. Argues that the commitment and support to and for multicultural understanding will not…

Examines the lack of minorities within student affairs' offices and the problems that arise due to this deficiency. Outlines strategies that student affairs professionals can use to recruit and retain new professionals, such as examining the hiring process, reeducating current professionals, and making curricular additions to students affairs…

Describes one university's effort to promote campus diversity through a required freshman course. Discusses the three goals set for the course, outlines the method of evaluation used, describes the course's effects on student attitudes and beliefs, and reports student and faculty satisfaction regarding the course. (RJM)