Modern Foreign Languages Faculty Work
Title
Advocating for a Diversity and Inclusion Commitment at Liberal Arts Colleges: Essential Conversations in the Role of the Chief Diversity Officer
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2018
Publication Title
Campus Diversity Triumphs
DOI
10.1108/S1479-364420180000020018
Abstract
This chapter discusses the role of chief diversity officer (CDO) on liberal arts campuses and how the CDO should take the lead as equity advocator and conveyor and help set the desired dialogue conditions. Among the topics examined is the institutional inclusion process which includes innovative and supportive new ideas and programs for equity among all members of the academic community. Also the hiring of underrepresented faculty members is crucial and can support the growth of enrollment and retention of diverse groups of students. Diversity and inclusion create common goals, and liberal arts colleges should rapidly move to allow the best hiring practices during the recruitment of new faculty members. Equitable learning conditions for all are as crucial as the creation of faculty evaluation systems that promote equitable opportunities. Liberal arts colleges have a historic opportunity to lead the way and become exemplary role models in practicing diversity and inclusion on campus.
First Page
221
Last Page
233
Recommended Citation
Rojas, Juan Armando. "Advocating for a Diversity and Inclusion Commitment at Liberal Arts Colleges: Essential Conversations in the Role of the Chief Diversity Officer." In Campus Diversity Triumphs, edited by Sherwood Thompson. Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2018. 221-233.
Link Out URL
https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-364420180000020018