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Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Johnson & Wales University

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Diversity Education And Student Perceptions Of Campus Climate, Bethany Zemba, Felice D. Billups Oct 2009

Diversity Education And Student Perceptions Of Campus Climate, Bethany Zemba, Felice D. Billups

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The term diversity refers to demographic variables such as race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, education, and geographic origin (Rynes & Rosen, 2006). Diversity can also include work group affiliation, life-style, career history, and cognitive style (Pendry, Driscoll, & Field, 2007). The demographic diversity found in the United States population can provide opportunities to embrace new customs and expand traditional roles. However, it may also create challenges as people struggle to find common ground in communities composed of individuals and groups with varied backgrounds and values (Rodriguez, 1998; Trauth, Johnson, Morgan, Huang, & Quesenberry, 2007).

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