Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-51).
Contents:
A brief historical background. U.S. engagement with diversity : founded in pluralism ; The evolving understanding of diversity -- Centrality of diversity to the academy's educational mission. Principal arguments for addressing diversity ; Campuses as laboratories -- The emerging diversity mosaic. Trends across campuses ; The emerging national mosaic -- Pitfalls and pinnacles : campus lessons. Advice from the field ; Dimensions of diversity -- Key to progress : reasons for using assessment in diversity work.
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