What Makes Racial Diversity Work in Higher Education: Academic Leaders Present Successful Policies and Strategies

Higher education, like the nation, faces major demographic changes. We recognize that our colleges and universities not only need to be more inclusive, but also provide an environment that will effectively retain and develop the growing population of ethnically and racially diverse students. How ready are we, and what should we be doing?Frank W. Hale, Jr. -- known as the "Dean of Diversity" for pioneering policies that established Ohio State as one of the institutions graduating the most Black Ph.D.s -- has gathered twenty-two leading scholars and administrators from around the country who describe the successful diversity programs they have developed.Recognizing the importance of diversity as a means of embracing the experiences, perspectives and expertise of other cultures, this book shares what has been most effective in helping institutions to create an atmosphere and a campus culture that not only admits students, faculty and staff of color but accepts and welcomes their presence and participation.