On August 4-6, 2010, the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) will hold the third
annual Diversity Research Institute, which provides two full days of training for
building a framework to assess the institutional climate for diversity, campus diversity
practices, and student outcomes on your campus. Participants will engage in problem
solving around equity research methods and discuss critical policy analysis.
Participants will be introduced to the latest diversity research and will have the
opportunity to learn about the importance of campus climate and its impact on student
outcomes, as well as evidence on the educational benefits of diversity. Additionally,
participants will be introduced to best practices in assessing the climate and diversity
at their institution and how to use data to create effective change.
What is the difference between incremental change and institutional transformation?
The Institute will expose participants to strategies that can put institutions on
a path toward supporting and enhancing diversity and civic engagement initiatives
on campus. The sessions are ideally suited for campuses engaging in strategic planning
around diversity and student outcomes, assessment to improve their retention rates,
and efforts to enhance teaching and learning. Campuses benefit from bringing teams
that will be engaged in change efforts to improve diverse learning environments.
HERI will have a host of surveys that can assist institutions in assessing their
campus climate and student outcomes. The Diverse Learning Environments (DLE) Survey
is the most recent survey developed by HERI and is designed specifically to assess
climate, institutional practices, and important student outcomes. Participants will
be introduced to the DLE and the best ways to use it to learn more about their students’
experiences and how their diverse learning environments work. For more information
and to register, please visit the Web site.
Sylvia Hurtado
Professor
University of California
sylvia.hurtado@gmail.com
310-825-1925