Current Issue within Higher Education

Title:

 Assessing the readiness of universities for diversity

Author(s):

Karen van der Zee and Brendy Boogaard

Date of Publication:

2020

Source:

https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=yjvqDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA29&dq=Diversity+and+leadership+in+universities&ots=qQeEv4KvFx&sig=NMmUran4hQU_6yo68cKhZ6mQcnI

Full Citation:

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Van der Zee, K., & Boogaard, B. (2020). Assessing the readiness of universities for diversity. Scholarly Engagement and Decolonisation: Views from South Africa, The Netherlands, and the United States, 1, 29.

Summary:

Summarize the source. Consider the author’s purpose, evidence, and main ideas. This should be 5-10 sentences and written in your own words.

In this scholarly article, Van der Zee and Boogaard (2020) explore the importance of diversity scan as a tool that diagnoses the readiness of an organizational context of universities for effectively including diversity among their employees and students. The scan emphasizes the vision underlying a firm’s diversity ambitions and organizational characteristics as the foundation for diversity. It provides insights into the vision towards diversity and organizational characteristics is obtained through a large-scale survey among faculty and support staff at different levels in the organization. Using case study design, the researchers find that he tool is important in examining and addressing diversity issues.

Assessment:

Analyze and explain why this source is (or is not) credible and why (or why not) this article is valuable to your research. This should be 5-8 sentences and written in your own words.

The authors are credible because they have written many scholarly works on diversity and inclusivity in higher education contexts. They also work as professors in their respective institutions of higher learning. Therefore, they have vast knowledge and experience on the research topic and can provide resourceful evidence-based information on it.

Reflection:

Describe in detail how the information in this source is going to be used in your paper. Does it support your argument? What has it contributed to your knowledge of the topic? This should be at least three sentences and written in your own words.

This information will be important in providing insights into the right tools for diagnosing and testing an organization’s level of diversity. Additionally, it proposes the adoption of instruments for assessing and recommending an organization’s level of readiness for diversity and inclusivity. More importantly, such tools can play an integral role in scanning for shortcomings in a firm’s system.

Potential Quotes:

List direct quotations that you demonstrate vital ideas and/or strongly support the author’s argument.

For this exercise, you may not paraphrase. Provide the full quotation in correct APA formatting, including the page number.

readers in higher education may not perceive diversity as

“The diversity scan has been developed as an instrument that diagnoses the readiness of organizations for effectively incorporating diversity among employees.”

Following Up:

What questions do you have after reading the article? Are there sources referenced that you should read? What terms or concepts do you need to explore?

1. Which tools are used to assess, scan, and diagnose an organization’s level of diversity and inclusivity?

Title:

Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education

Author(s):

Adalberto Aguirre

Date of Publication:

2018

Source:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153014/

Full Citation:

Use correct APA formatting, including a hanging indent.

Aguirre A. (2018) Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education. In: Teixeira P., Shin J. (eds) Encyclopedia of International Higher Education Systems and Institutions. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9553-1_533-1

Summary:

Summarize the source. Consider the author’s purpose, evidence, and main ideas. This should be 5-10 sentences and written in your own words.

Aguirre's article is about university leadership and the need for diversity, which has been deeply rooted in American society. This article aims to discuss some of the frameworks that relate to higher education with diversity. According to the article, there is a gap in higher education as they have not been responsive to some of the increasingly diverse community issues. There is also the climate of resistance in the higher institutional, which may make it challenging to deal with diversity. According to the source, the best way to close the diversity gap is through diversity leadership where it includes diverse staff, faculty, and student

Assessment:

Analyze and explain why this source is (or is not) credible and why (or why not) this article is valuable to your research. This should be 5-8 sentences and written in your own words.

The source is considered credible as it has been peer-reviewed. The author is well educated with vast knowledge and experience gained from the form University of California. The author has also written other journal articles within the education field. The publisher of the journal is also well respected in this field, having published other credible articles. The article has also based its content on another credible reference throughout

Reflection:

Describe in detail how the information in this source is going to be used in your paper. Does it support your argument? What has it contributed to your knowledge of the topic? This should be at least 3 sentences and written in your own words.

The information in this will be used to determine how diversity is related to higher educations. It will also be used to guide how this relationship can be improved to close the gap. And also, the source will give some information on the various leadership styles that can be used to ensure diversity in the higher education

Potential Quotes:

List direct quotations that you demonstrate key ideas and/or strongly support the author’s argument.

For the purpose of this exercise, you may not paraphrase. Provide the full quotation in correct APA formatting, including the page number.

Diversity leadership’s effectiveness will be determined by higher education’s ability to respond energetically and emotionally in its commitment to change the organizational culture to be inclusive of diversity.

Following Up:

What questions do you have after reading the article? Are there sources referenced that you should read? What terms or concepts do you need to explore?

1. How can higher education stakeholders be made passionate about diversity?

Title:

A Discussion of Diversity and Inclusivity at the Institutional Level: The Need for a Strategic Plan

Author(s):

Veronica G. Martinez-Acosta and Carlita B. Favero

Date of Publication:

2018

Source:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153014/

Full Citation:

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Martinez-Acosta, V. G., & Favero, C. B. (2018). A Discussion of Diversity and Inclusivity at the Institutional Level: The Need for a Strategic Plan. Journal of undergraduate neuroscience education : JUNE : a publication of FUN, Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience, 16(3), A252–A260.

Summary:

Summarize the source. Consider the author’s purpose, evidence, and main ideas. This should be 5-10 sentences and written in your own words.

This article has been peer-reviewed, discussing the inclusivity and diversity of higher education. The author's purpose is to indicate the need for a strategic plan that can help the universities ensure their learning environment's exclusive nature. According to the author, there is an apparent struggle of biases in the academic setting, a culture that has existed. Thus, the author urges that a better environment that considers all culture is essential with increasing diverse individuals. Some of the strategic plans which have been provided by the author include curriculum change, progress measuring, and monitoring serving institutions.

Assessment:

Analyze and explain why this source is (or is not) credible and why (or why not) this article is valuable to your research. This should be 5-8 sentences and written in your own words.

The source is a credible one since it has been peer-reviewed by other scholars. More so, it has been published by a well-known publisher under neuroscience education. The author is also well informed in education as they have been working with different colleges and university departments. The authors also have written many other credible articles in the past. The journal article has also referenced their writing with other credible sources

Reflection:

Describe in detail how the information in this source is going to be used in your paper. Does it support your argument? What has it contributed to your knowledge of the topic? This should be at least 3 sentences and written in your own words.

The information in this source will be used to justify the need to consider diversity in higher education. It will also serve as a guide of the different ways through which the diversity gap can be closed in higher education. Lastly, the source will be used to determine why diversity and inclusion are scarce in higher education.

Potential Quotes:

List direct quotations that you demonstrate vital ideas and strongly support the author's argument.

For this exercise, you may not paraphrase. Provide the full quotation in correct APA formatting, including the page number.

“With the number of diverse individuals attending college now, we must offer an environment that is culturally relevant; an environment that is better at listening across cultures."

Following Up:

What questions do you have after reading the article? Are there sources referenced that you should read? What terms or concepts do you need to explore?

1. How will the institution landscape change if we change our curriculum?

Title:

Diversity in Higher Education: Leadership Responsibilities and Challenges.

Author(s):

Diane Bebbington

Date of Publication:

2009

Source:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274716253_Diversity_in_Higher_Education_Leadership_Responsibilities_and_Challenges_2009

Full Citation:

Use correct APA formatting, including a hanging indent.

Bebbington, Diane. (, 2009). Diversity in Higher Education: Leadership Responsibilities and Challenges.

Summary:

Summarize the source. Consider the author’s purpose, evidence, and main ideas. This should be 5-10 sentences and written in your own words.

The article is about some of the responsibilities and challenges the leadership faces concerning diversity. The purpose is to show that higher education's diversity and equity can be achieved with the right recommendations. Some of the recommendations given included a commitment of the higher institution in promoting diversity and equality. Additionally, ensuring visible leadership oriented toward diversity. According to the article, recommendations given can help significantly reduce the diversity gap.

Assessment:

Analyze and explain why this source is (or is not) credible and why (or why not) this article is valuable to your research. This should be 5-8 sentences and written in your own words.

The source is credible since it is a report on finding various ways of improving diversity. A well-recognized group also publishes the report with much influence in the higher education leadership foundation. The author Bebbington is an expert in gender and science, qualitative interview research methodology, and thus capable of conducting and composing a credible report. The author also has many other published reports and is thus an expert in this field and working as director of knowledge perspectives LTD. The report was also published with the help of another group member, and thus it was peer-reviewed before the final conclusion

Reflection:

Describe in detail how the information in this source is going to be used in your paper. Does it support your argument? What has it contributed to your knowledge of the topic? This should be at least three sentences and written in your own words.

The information will be used to determine why there is a diversity gap in higher-level institutions. The information will also be essential in giving some of the suited recommendations for closing the diversity gap. The information will also be essential in understanding equity and how it can be ensured in higher education.

Potential Quotes:

List direct quotations that you demonstrate vital ideas and/or strongly support the author’s argument.

For this exercise, you may not paraphrase. Provide the full quotation in correct APA formatting, including the page number.

readers in higher education may not perceive diversity as

“Leaders in higher education may not perceive diversity as a problem within their institutions, yet much research in this area stresses the crucial importance of leadership in moving this agenda forward”.

Following Up:

What questions do you have after reading the article? Are there sources referenced that you should read? What terms or concepts do you need to explore?

2. How can leaders be motivated towards viewing diversity problem as crucial?

Title:

Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education

Author(s):

Adalberto Aguirre

Date of Publication:

2018

Source:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153014/

Full Citation:

Use correct APA formatting, including a hanging indent.

Aguirre A. (2018) Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education. In: Teixeira P., Shin J. (eds) Encyclopedia of International Higher Education Systems and Institutions. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9553-1_533-1

Summary:

Summarize the source. Consider the author’s purpose, evidence, and main ideas. This should be 5-10 sentences and written in your own words.

Aguirre's article is about university leadership and the need for diversity, which has been deeply rooted in American society. This article aims to discuss some of the frameworks that relate to higher education with diversity. According to the article, there is a gap in higher education as they have not been responsive to some of the increasingly diverse community issues. There is also the climate of resistance in the higher institutional, which may make it challenging to deal with diversity. According to the source, the best way to close the diversity gap is through diversity leadership where it includes diverse staff, faculty, and student

Assessment:

Analyze and explain why this source is (or is not) credible and why (or why not) this article is valuable to your research. This should be 5-8 sentences and written in your own words.

The source is considered credible as it has been peer-reviewed. The author is well educated with vast knowledge and experience gained from the form University of California. The author has also written other journal articles within the education field. The publisher of the journal is also well respected in this field, having published other credible articles. The article has also based its content on another credible reference throughout

Reflection:

Describe in detail how the information in this source is going to be used in your paper. Does it support your argument? What has it contributed to your knowledge of the topic? This should be at least 3 sentences and written in your own words.

The information in this will be used to determine how diversity is related to higher educations. It will also be used to guide how this relationship can be improved to close the gap. And also, the source will give some information on the various leadership styles that can be used to ensure diversity in the higher education

Potential Quotes:

List direct quotations that you demonstrate key ideas and/or strongly support the author’s argument.

For the purpose of this exercise, you may not paraphrase. Provide the full quotation in correct APA formatting, including the page number.

Diversity leadership’s effectiveness will be determined by higher education’s ability to respond energetically and emotionally in its commitment to change the organizational culture to be inclusive of diversity.

Following Up:

What questions do you have after reading the article? Are there sources referenced that you should read? What terms or concepts do you need to explore?

2. How can higher education stakeholders be made passionate about diversity?