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Evaluating the institutionalisation of diversity outreach in top universities worldwide

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  • Mariana Buenestado-Fernández
  • José Luis Álvarez-Castillo
  • Hugo González-González
  • Luis Espino-Díaz

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The participation of diverse demographics in higher education has risen over the last half-century; meanwhile, different political and social tiers have been assigning a more active role to institutions in terms of equality and social justice. This change in circumstances has led to the roll out of processes to institutionalise diversity outreach. This study was conducted for the clear purpose of assessing the current institutionalisation status of diversity outreach in 127 key universities from the Academic Ranking of World Universities based on the opinions of diversity outreach managers and the information published on institutional websites, in turn measuring compliance with various indicators. A qualitative analysis of the institutional statements, the goals sought through strategic plans and the definitions of diversity itself was also conducted. The evidence reveals the early stage of the institutionalisation process in universities on account of the low percentage obtained for the proposed indicators. Furthermore, the study failed to exhibit significant differences in this process in terms of the institutional ownership or position held in the ranking; however, more prominent progress was noted in the North-American region when geographical differences were taken into account, likely as a result of the historical background in the advocacy for equal opportunities. Lastly, a change of approach to the conceptualisation of diversity is suggested in favour of equality and social justice.

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  • Mariana Buenestado-Fernández & José Luis Álvarez-Castillo & Hugo González-González & Luis Espino-Díaz, 2019. "Evaluating the institutionalisation of diversity outreach in top universities worldwide," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(7), pages 1-19, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0219525
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219525
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