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Cultural Diversity Annotated Bibliography

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GAC015 AE#2 Cayla WSMS40901
GAC015 Assessment Event 2: Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

Student’s Name: Cayla
Student ID#: WSMS40901
Teacher: Odette
Due Date: 9 December 2017
Word Count: 1251
Table of Contents
Benefits and Challenges of Diversity in Academic Settings 3
On the Importance of Diversity in Higher Education 4
The Disadvantages of cultural Diversity 5
What Are Some of the Objectives of Developing a Cultural Diversity Program? 6
References 7

Benefits and Challenges of Diversity in Academic Settings

Fine, E. & Handelsman, J. , (2010) Benefits and Challenges of Diversity in Academic Settings [online]. Available from: WESELI [Accessed 8 December 2017]
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