Contexts for diversity and gender identities in higher education : international perspectives on equity and inclusion / edited by Jaimie Hoffman, Patrick Blessinger and Mandla Makhanya.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hoffman, Jaimie, editor.

Blessinger, Patrick, editor.

Makhanya, Mandla, editor.

Series:

Innovations in higher education teaching and learning ; 2055-3641 v. 12

Innovations in higher education teaching and learning, 2055-3641 ; volume 12

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gender identity in education.

Sexual minorities--Education (Higher).

Sexual minorities.

LGBTQ+ people.

Inclusivity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (247 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

This volume provides educators with an understanding of challenges associated with equity and inclusion at higher education institutions globally and with evidence-based strategies for addressing the challenges associated with implementing equity and inclusion. Higher education institutions continue to address an increasingly complex set of issues regarding equity, diversity and inclusion; many face increasing pressure to find innovative solutions for eliminating access and participation barriers and mitigating practices that impede access, persistence, retention, and graduation rates in higher education. Using comparative international perspectives, this volume looks at how different nations and cultures experience power, privilege, identity, and inclusion with respect to participation in tertiary education, with a specific focus on gender identities.

Contents:

Intro

Contexts for diversity and gender identities in higher education: international perspectives on equity and inclusion

Contents

List of Contributors

Foreword

Series Editor's Introduction

Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning

Chapter 1: Introduction to Contexts for Diversity and Gender Identities in Higher Education

Introduction

Defining Equity and Inclusion

Defining Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation

Inclusive Leadership in Higher Education

Chapter Overviews

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Access and Permanence Conditions for Students with Special Educational Needs in Brazilian Higher Education

Considerations about Brazilian Higher Education for People with Sen

Historical Considerations about Brazilian Special Education

Considerations about Access and Permanence of People with Sen in Brazilian Higher Education

What Brazilian Research Says about Access and Permanence in Higher Education

An Analysis of Statistical Data Related to Enrollments

Final Considerations

Chapter 3: Looking on the Bright Side: Pathways, Initiative, and Programs to Widen Arab High School Graduates' Participation in Israeli Higher Education

Pathways and Policy Initiatives of Access to HE for the Palestinian Minority in Israel

Research Methods

Findings

Pathway Challenges

Initiatives to Improve Access for Arab Students to HEIs

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 4: Perspectives on Access, Equity, and Quality in Jamaica's Community Colleges

Impetus and Origin

Growth and Development

Current Status of Jamaica's Tertiary Education Sector

Community College Access, Equity, and Quality

Mission and Roles

Age, Enrolment, and Gender

Programs and Partnerships

Equity, Equality, and Quality.

Community College Research

Addressing Threats to Access, Equity, and Quality

Chapter 5: Disparity in Higher Education: A Case for Nepal

Equity in Access to Higher Education

Disparity in Access across Gender

Disparity in Access across Ecological Belts

Disparity in Access across Economic Quintiles

Equity in Quality of Higher Education

Quality of Input

Resources Provided by the Government

Quality of Higher Education Outcomes

Governance in Higher Education

Conclusion and Recommendations

Chapter 6: The Internationalization of Portuguese Higher Education Institutions - Reasons, Strategies and Challenges

Motivation for the Study and Objectives of the Research

Research Structure

Section I. The Internationalization of Higher Education: The State of the Art

The Internationalization of Higher Education

Reasons for the Internationalization of Higher Education

Strategies for the Internationalization of Higher Education

The Challenges of Internationalization of Higher Education

The Internationalization of Portuguese Higher Education

Brief Contextualization

Section II. Research Methodology

Description of the Sample

Data Collection Instruments

Section III. Data Analysis and Discussion of Results

HEIDs' Perceptions - Qualitative Data Analysis

The Internationalization of HEIs

Reasons for the Internationalization of Portuguese Heis

The Strategies Used to Enhance the Internationalization of the Portuguese HEIs

Challenges Inherent in the HEI Internationalization Process

Section IV. Conclusions and Future Research

Limitations of the Study and Future Research

References.

Chapter 7: English Education Policy Trends in Puerto Rico and the Implications of the Language of Instruction in Puerto Rican Universities

History of English Language Education in PR

The Puerto Rican Dialect

Higher Education in PR

Interviews

Chapter 8: Access to and Widening Participation in South African Higher Education

Overview of Access, Success and Widening Participation in He in South Africa

Challenges of Access and Widening Participation in He

Historical Background of Access in South Africa

Ideological Foundations of Conceptions of Access, Participation and Success

Widening Participation and Epistemological Access in He Through Morrow's Framework

Chapter 9: Financial Barriers Affecting Students from Poor Families' Accessibility to Higher Education in Tanzania

The Concept of Access and Inclusion and its History

The Profile of Tanzanian Higher Education

Expansion of Students' Enrollment and Access

Financing of Higher Education and the Persistence of Financial Barriers to Access

Reduced and Insufficient University Funding as a Barrier

Families' Social Economic Status

Increased Tuition Fee as a Barrier

Undiversified Sources of Student Financial Support Barrier

Chapter 10: The Teaching Excellence Framework: Quality, Equality and Student Engagement in English Higher Education

Student Engagement and the TEF

CPE and the TEF Narratives

Chapter 11: Spotlight on Six Marginalized Populations in American Higher Education

African American/Black Students

Students with Disabilities

Hispanic/Latinx Students

LGBT Students

Undocumented Students

Student Veterans

Chapter 12: Motivation behind Male Students' Decision to Participate in a Study Program Abroad: A Study Conducted in the United States

Purpose of Study

Review of Literature

College Choice Theory

Stage 1: Predisposition

Stage 2: Student College Search

Stage 3: Choosing and Leaving for a Determined College/Program

Design of Study

International Student Experience

Predisposition

Searching for the Right Program

Commitment

Domestic Student Experience

Student Search

Discussion

Search

Recommendations

Summary

Chapter 13: Advancing and Retaining Underrepresented Faculty in STEM: A Program for Value-Driven Career Success

Theoretical Background

Role/Identity Alignment

Academic "Fit"

Alignment, Fit, and Faculty Development Programming

Institutional Data Used to Inform Career Development Program

Key Factors Influencing Faculty Turnover Decisions

A Non-inclusive Climate for Women and URM Faculty

Misalignment with Faculty Values

Faculty Career Development: A Values-Driven Program

Developing the Individual Faculty Member

Articulating Your Academic Identity

Promoting Your Academic Identity

Developing Supportive and Inclusive Departments

Departmental Workshop

Chapter 14: We're not in High School Anymore: Understanding the Academic Transitional Challenges Experienced by us Men of Color in College

Literature Review

Background Characteristics Associated with Persistence

Academic Under-Preparation of MOC

Examining Early Academic Transitional Challenges

Adapting to Academic Demands

Self-Responsibility for Course Requirements

Linking Academic Struggles with Persistence.

Discussion and Implications for Practitioners

About the authors

Name Index

Subject Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Print version record

ISBN:

9781787560567

1787560562

9781787560581

1787560589