Learning About Race And Ethnic Diversity On Campus: A Critical Incident

Abstract

The research project utilized a critical incident survey to investigate two research questions regarding employee diversity on a large urban university campus: What types of racial and ethnic issues and concerns exist among the university’s faculty and staff? To what extent do members of the campus community perceive that their race and ethnicity related issues and concerns were successfully resolved?” Three general themes emerged from the data: no race or ethnicity related incidents to report; positive incidents embracing diversity; and negative or problematic issues.