Current Issues Paper: Outline Submission
Submit a 1-2 page outline of your Current Issues Paper (CIP). Your outline can be in any format that works for you (Roman Numerals, bullets, etc.) but must include headings for all of the CIP’s requirements (see instructions for the final paper attached).
Please use the attached documents to craft an outline for this assignment.
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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:
Use correct APA formatting, including a hanging indent.
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?
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Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education |
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Adalberto Aguirre |
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153014/ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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1. How can higher education stakeholders be made passionate about diversity? |
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A Discussion of Diversity and Inclusivity at the Institutional Level: The Need for a Strategic Plan |
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Veronica G. Martinez-Acosta and Carlita B. Favero |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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.” |
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1. How will the institution landscape change if we change our curriculum? |
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Diversity in Higher Education: Leadership Responsibilities and Challenges. |
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Diane Bebbington |
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2009 |
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274716253_Diversity_in_Higher_Education_Leadership_Responsibilities_and_Challenges_2009 |
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Bebbington, Diane. (, 2009). Diversity in Higher Education: Leadership Responsibilities and Challenges. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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”. |
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2. How can leaders be motivated towards viewing diversity problem as crucial? |
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2. How can higher education stakeholders be made passionate about diversity? |
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Running Head:
INCLUSIVITY IN UNIVERSITIES
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INCLUSIVITY IN UNIVERSITIES
Inclusivity in Universities
Shawn Gauthney
Wilmington University
11/15/2020
Casado, M. (2009). Cultural Diversity in Higher Education Hospitality
Programs.
International CHRIE Conference-Refereed Track. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=refereed
The article provides an in-depth analysis of the level of cultural diversity within the high education. Schools are institutions with people from different walks of life interacting within the same space. The author provides learner-centered practices as the primary mission toward implementing hospitality in the education sector, thus promoting diversification. Besides enhancing the diversity and improving learner performance, the program prepares the learners to handle life challenges ensuring success. The knowledge attained helps in solving future diversification issues within the workplace. The article highlights that the need for learning diversification is promoted by advancements in technology worldwide, promoting globalization.
Education, U. D. (2016).
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in High
Education. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.
https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/advancing-diversity-inclusion
The article presented by the U.S. Department of Education highlights educational excellence by enhancing global competitiveness. Through the department, creating a diverse environment, learners are introduced to a diverse environment on campus. Besides creating a diverse community, the article highlights the implementation of legally acceptable policies to promote diversity. The article provides an analysis of the possible strategies to eradicate inequalities within the workplace after campus education.
Favero, V. G.-A. (2018). A Discussion of Diversity and Inclusivity at the Institutional
Level: The Need for a Strategic Plan.
Journal of Undergrad Neurosci Education. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153014/
The article’s writing is promoted by the widespread discussion about the appropriate means through which the education system at the university level is enhancing diversification among the learners. The article supports the adoption of strategies that promote inclusivity. However, the low level of diversification within universities is promoted by the increased lack of diversity among the administration. Therefore, the article motivates the reader to support the implementation of inclusivity among university learners by assessing the current situation.
Lee, C. (2019). 13 Ways to Support Diversity at Your Institution.
Turnitin. https://www.turnitin.com/blog/13-ways-to-support-diversity-at-your-institution
The author’s primary focus for the article is presenting appropriate means of promoting diversity among university institutions. The article points out that diversity promotes open access to particular services by the minority learners, thus promoting the need for maintenance of the programs implemented. Also, there is a need to provide a conducive learning environment for the learner alongside encouraging them to join the universities. The article provides different missions that promote the promotion inclusivity, including increasing representation of under-represented learners and decreasing gender parity. Another important aspect of the article is the illustration of various quotes by prominent persons within the education sector toward promoting inclusivity.
Soulaymane Kachani, C. R. (2020). 5 Principles as Pathways to Inclusive
Teaching.
Inside Higher E.D. https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2020/02/19/practical-steps-toward-more-inclusive-teaching-opinion
Worldwide discussions are aimed at promoting effective strategies towards inclusivity at higher education levels. For this article, the authors’ main focus is presenting various teaching strategies that promote inclusivity; therefore, an important resource for teachers toward promoting diversity in classroom situations. With the various teaching strategies, implementing inclusivity in classroom situations is not entirely a new concept. The article highlights five strategies to support. The article is highly recommended for teachers towards enhancing inclusivity.
UNESCO. (2004).
Embracing diversity: a toolkit for creating inclusive, learning-friendly
environments. Bangkok.
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000137522
The report provides an overview of an inclusive learning-friendly environment (ILFE) in providing a conducive environment for the learners. Through the program, students from all walks of life, gender, emotional status, physical abilities, or intellectual level are subjected to the same education quality. The authors promote the collaboration between all the educational stakeholders in the enduring success of the ILFE initiative. The first chapter provides a background of the initiative and the importance of its implementation to the education system.
Reference
Casado, M. (2009). Cultural Diversity in Higher Education Hospitality
Programs. International CHRIE Conference-Refereed Track.
Education, U. D. (2016). Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in High
Education. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.
Favero, V. G.-A. (2018). A Discussion of Diversity and Inclusivity at the Institutional
Level: The Need for a Strategic Plan. Journal of Undergrad Neurosci Education.
Lee, C. (2019). 13 Ways to Support Diversity at Your Institution. Turnitin.
Soulaymane Kachani, C. R. (2020). 5 Principles as Pathways to Inclusive
Teaching. Inside Higher E.D.
UNESCO. (2004). Embracing diversity: a toolkit for creating inclusive, learning-friendly
environments. Bangkok.
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.
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?
1. How can leaders be motivated towards viewing diversity problem as crucial?
Graphic Organizer for an Annotated Bibliography Entry
Before you begin, review the Annotated Bibliography overview provided by the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/.
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Title: |
Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education |
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Adalberto Aguirre |
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2018 |
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153014/ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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1. How can higher education stakeholders be made passionate about diversity? |
Graphic Organizer for an Annotated Bibliography Entry
Before you begin, review the Annotated Bibliography overview provided by the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/.
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A Discussion of Diversity and Inclusivity at the Institutional Level: The Need for a Strategic Plan |
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Veronica G. Martinez-Acosta and Carlita B. Favero |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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.” |
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1. How will the institution landscape change if we change our curriculum? |