Diversity Issues In Higher Education Case Study
Diversity an Issue in Higher Education
Introduction/Purpose
Viewing diversity as a peripheral activity is a phenomenon that concerns higher education leaders in the United States. However, diversifying student population, faculty and actual support for diversification has been slow. Consequently, as an education consultant for the New York University (NYU), this transition must be fostered by implementing programs aimed specifically at increasing the university diverse population. Thus, I would encourage leaders of this institution to reflect and emphasize their institution’s commitment to diversity. The ensuing report will provide an analysis and evaluation of diversity a current issue for the New York University (NYU) leaders. In addition, this report will support the diversity of the student …show more content…
Ultimately, this action will add to a huge part of the diversity disparity.
Background
Higher education leaders of NYU must be challenged to fix the current diversity issues in their institutions. It is one of the toughest challenges leaders of this institution are facing today. Diversity issues at institutions like these range from sexual orientation, intellectual, physical ability, racial, ethnic and gender etc. Lynch (2013) posits that higher education leaders must keep up with the times. Failure to do so would result in an uncertain future and potentially failure.
Process
Advancing diversity is essential for the survival of higher educational institutions. Therefore, a carefully planned process must be followed to advance the inclusion of diversity into the policies and procedures of this institution. Consequently, Bolman and Deal (2013) encourage leaders to avoid having a deft response to a crisis, as it does nothing for their credibility. Therefore, it is imperative to put the following process in place to fix the
Introduction/Purpose
Viewing diversity as a peripheral activity is a phenomenon that concerns higher education leaders in the United States. However, diversifying student population, faculty and actual support for diversification has been slow. Consequently, as an education consultant for the New York University (NYU), this transition must be fostered by implementing programs aimed specifically at increasing the university diverse population. Thus, I would encourage leaders of this institution to reflect and emphasize their institution’s commitment to diversity. The ensuing report will provide an analysis and evaluation of diversity a current issue for the New York University (NYU) leaders. In addition, this report will support the diversity of the student …show more content…
Ultimately, this action will add to a huge part of the diversity disparity.
Background
Higher education leaders of NYU must be challenged to fix the current diversity issues in their institutions. It is one of the toughest challenges leaders of this institution are facing today. Diversity issues at institutions like these range from sexual orientation, intellectual, physical ability, racial, ethnic and gender etc. Lynch (2013) posits that higher education leaders must keep up with the times. Failure to do so would result in an uncertain future and potentially failure.
Process
Advancing diversity is essential for the survival of higher educational institutions. Therefore, a carefully planned process must be followed to advance the inclusion of diversity into the policies and procedures of this institution. Consequently, Bolman and Deal (2013) encourage leaders to avoid having a deft response to a crisis, as it does nothing for their credibility. Therefore, it is imperative to put the following process in place to fix the