ELFH 694

Diversity in Higher Education

The purpose of this course is to explore the relationships among major forms of diversity (e.g., religion, class, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, nationality, nativism) and higher education. Specifically, students will consider how diversity has shaped and continues to impact various higher education domains (e.g., history, students, faculty, organization and governance, policy) and how leaders within higher education institutions can be positive change agents regarding the diversity agenda. We will consider how diversity has shaped higher education institutions as well as how individuals and groups have influenced higher education institutions. Particular attention will be paid to issues of power, oppression, (dis-)privilege, equity, and educational attainment

Units: 3.0