Quarterman, Antonio M
(2017)
Community College Institutional Commitment to Establishing Racially Diverse Learning Environments: A Western Pennsylvania Case Study.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
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Abstract
This study examines the level of commitment to diversity and inclusion at a large, multi-campus, urban community college in Western Pennsylvania. Using the institutional dimensions of the Multi-contextual Model for Diverse Learning Environments framework, this study identified strengths and challenges of the study institution. Using semi-structured interviews and document analysis, this study found that the institution’s strengths were its hiring and search processes; the compositional diversity in students, staff, administrators, and full-time faculty; the presences of support mechanisms; diversity conscious strategic decision making; and diversity in curriculum. Challenges identified for the institution were student of color enrollment management; hiring process inconsistencies; diversity considerations in tenure; and the lack of resources allocated for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Recommendations were made to help the institution strengthen its commitment to facilitating diverse and inclusive environments.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
11 July 2017 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
25 April 2017 |
| Approval Date: |
11 July 2017 |
| Submission Date: |
11 July 2017 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
71 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies |
| Degree: |
EdD - Doctor of Education |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Diversity; Inclusion; Multicontextual Model for Diverse Learning Environments; Community College |
| Date Deposited: |
11 Jul 2017 13:06 |
| Last Modified: |
11 Jul 2017 13:06 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/32739 |
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