Future Directions For Diversity Research In Student Affairs

Pope, Raechele L. Mueller, John A. Reynolds, Amy L. (2009) “Looking Back and Moving Forward: Future Directions for Diversity Research in Student Affairs.” Journal of College Student Development , Vol. 50 Issue 6, p640-658, 19p. In this study, the authors wrote about the historical context of diversity in higher education, and the role of student affairs with multicultural students in college campuses. The major themes of the article are many, including growth and trends in diversity scholarships within student affairs, what has been studied and what research methods the researchers have used, expanded views of diversity, how college students are changing, and the benefits of diversity. Suggestions for future research were examined, barriers

The authors provide many details to improve article. In order to do this, they covered the every sides of diversity and compared the past with the present situation. They provided many examples and methods to make it clear for the reader. The article relies on academic research and presenting many supporting details which makes it very valuable standard for students in higher education. Also, it is very straightforward, well-written article with an important concept about diversity and contains many recommendations and

International centers work to inspire an appreciation of differences among cultures by providing opportunities for all segments of the campus community to participate in international education and intercultural exchange. Advising centers play a major role in higher education because they expose students to new ideas and opportunities, which can inspire them to explore their own path toward academic and professional fulfillment. Advisors help facilitate this process through the promotion of university involvement and identification of interests, abilities, and goals leading to self-discovery. A Multicultural Center is established with the goal that it would be a place where students and community members could experience the cultural wealth of the university, with a central purpose to teach diversity through student engagement and promote student success. The Multicultural Center provides resources, information, educational opportunities, and events that build inclusion focusing on five areas of diversity: race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, interfaith, and disability. These three examples prove how student affairs make vital efforts among diversity in higher