Strategies for Facilitating Inclusive Campuses in Higher Education : International Perspectives on Equity and Inclusion.

Intro -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Series Editor's Introduction -- Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning -- PART I: CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES -- Introduction to Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Campuses in Higher Education -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Definitions -- Challenges -- Summary -- Chapter Overviews -- Conclusion -- References -- PART II: GLOBAL PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES -- Chapter 1: Removing the Rose Colored Glasses of Exclusivity -- Introduction -- Teachers as Moral Leaders -- Unconscious Biases -- Race -- The Role of Education -- The Educator as Gatekeeper -- Diversity Management, Affirmative Action -- Diversity Management Paradigm - A Complete Organizational Change -- Quotas - Bridging and Bonding Social Capital -- Forced Participation: Affirmative Action Programs -- Diversity Management: Conflict and Backlash -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Authentic Caring: An Australian Experience -- Introduction -- Philosophical Context -- Jodi's Story - Glimpsing Pedagogical Caring in Action -- When "Leaping in" is Guided by "Leaping Ahead" -- When Snow Does Not Fall -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: High-Impact Inclusive Learning Organizations: Evidence-Based Strategies in Higher Education -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- Designing Inclusive Learning Environments -- Evidence Informed Strategy -- Policy Implementation -- Cross-Curricular Skills -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Access4All: Policies and Practices of Social Development in Higher Education -- Introduction -- Inclusion in HE: The European Perspective -- Comparing Data on Inclusion in Tertiary Education in Europe -- Assessing Innovation and Inclusion in HEIs -- Good Practices for Inclusion in HE -- Promoting Inclusion Through Strategic Planning -- Conclusions -- References.

Chapter 5: Enhancing Inclusion, Experience, and Academic Performance: Peer-to-Peer Mentoring for Equity Group Students in an Australian Regional University -- Introduction -- The SCU Unimentor Program -- History of Unimentor Scheme -- Sustained Growth and Resistance: 2009-2013 -- Recent Challenges 2014-2018 -- Disciplinary Responses to the Program -- Reflection -- Insights - Horizons and Possibilities -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Using Virtual Communities of Practice to Coach and Mentor Faculty to Facilitate Engaging Critical Consciousness -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Critical Consciousness and Learning Equity -- Communities of Practice -- Coaching and Mentoring -- Background -- Design/Methodology -- Group Coaching and Mentoring Framework -- Virtual Communities of Practice Community of Practice -- Standardized Meetings -- Group Coaching and Mentoring -- Collaborative Tasks -- Qualitative Data Analysis -- Participant Survey -- Findings -- Faculty Director's Perspective -- Unstructured Participant Observations -- Results from Individuals One-on-One Coaching Sessions -- Post-Then-Pre-Survey Results -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Afrocentric Mentoring Models of Marginalized Individuals in Higher Education -- Introduction -- Faculty Leader in Faculty Leadering -- Traditional Faculty Leadering -- Non-Traditional Faculty Leadering -- Afrocentric Faculty Leadering Models Grounded in Africentric Philosophy -- Culturally Relevant Faculty Leadering -- Social Challenges that May Affect Higher Education -- Benefits and Weaknesses of Faculty Leadering -- Weaknesses of Faculty Leadering -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: The Use of an Academic Mentorship Model to Enhance the Transition, Retention, and Success of Disadvantaged Students in Higher Education -- Introduction and Background -- Mentorship Framework.

Design Rationale -- Program Outcomes -- Primary Student Concerns -- Program Effectiveness -- Longer-term Impacts of the Mentorship Program -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Getting the Right Mentor -- Flexibility is Key to Success -- References -- Chapter 9: A "Critical Factor": Facilitating the Success of Students from Low Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds at Australian Regional Universities Through Technology -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Students Affected by Financial Disadvantage and Regionality -- The Importance of Technology for Non-traditional Student Cohorts -- The Study -- Key Findings -- Family Responsibilities -- First in Family Influences -- Finding 1: Technology Allowing Flexibility and Life Management -- Finding 2: Connectedness Fostered by Technology -- Challenges Related to Technology -- The Enduring Value of Face-to-Face Learning -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: A Strategy for Enhancing Academics' Cultural Lens: The Knowing Your Students Report -- Introduction -- Method -- Participants -- Measures and Materials -- Participants -- KYS Report -- Procedure -- Results -- Quantitative Findings -- Qualitative Findings -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Innovations and Insights for Higher Education Aspiration and Outreach Programs -- Introduction -- Ahead - Innovations in HE Outreach -- Defining the Equity Challenge -- University Outreach and National Equity Outcomes -- University Recruitment And Outreach Programs -- University Outreach Programs - Insights and Considerations for Higher Education Leaders -- Institutional Social and Corporate Responsibility -- Human Capital: Aspiration as Competency -- Institutional Communication for an Equity Audience -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: A Collaborative Study Abroad Model: Inspiring Fiscally Underrepresented Students -- Introduction.

Course Development and Description -- Course Details -- Class Size and Composition -- Planning and Implementation -- Best Practices -- Benefits and Challenges -- Student Voices: A Qualitative Analysis of the Survey -- Survey -- Service Learning Experiences -- Student Experiences -- Student Learning -- Inclusivity and Course Improvements: From a Student's Perspective -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Improving Bridge Programs on American College and University Campuses -- Introduction -- Overview of Bridge Programs -- Bridge Program Target Populations -- Federal and State Programs -- Campus-based Programs -- Bridge Program Evaluation and Effectiveness -- Integrating the DSDM: Implications for Practice -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Inclusiveness in the 21st Century: Glasgow Caledonian University's Approach -- Glasgow Caledonian University -- Widening Access -- University's Approach -- Policy Context: Glasgow Caledonian University -- The Role of the Disability Service at Glasgow Caledonian University -- Rationale for Supporting Students with Disabilities from Pre-Entry to Graduation -- "Taking Responsibility for Your Own Learning" Years 1-5 -- Evaluation and Analysis -- Outcomes -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Future Research -- References -- Chapter 15: Advocating Equity and Community Through Residential Learning Programs -- Introduction -- History of Learning Communities -- Dynamic Student Development Metatheodel -- Relative Theory to Learning Communities -- Considerations of Diversity and Inclusion -- Framing of Diversity Through the DSDM -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Ensuring Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education Provision: Ghana's Approach -- Introduction -- Country Profile -- Higher Education Portrait -- International Conventions -- National Initiatives -- The Constitution of Ghana.

The Disability Act 2006, Act 715 -- The National Accreditation Board Act 2007, Act 744 -- Higher Education Reforms -- Privatization of Higher Education -- Student Loan Trust -- The Disability Common Fund -- Member of Parliament's Share of DACF -- Institutional Initiatives -- Satellite Campuses -- Affirmative Actions -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17: Innovative Strategies for Creating Inclusive Spaces for Hearing-Impaired and Visually Impaired Students in an Open Distance And e-Learning (ODeL) Environment: A Case Study of the University of South Africa (Unisa) -- Inclusive Higher Education in South Africa Post-Apartheid -- Students with Disabilities in South African Higher Education -- Legislative Framework for Inclusion of Persons of Disabilities in Higher Education -- The Role of Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Case of Unisa -- Obstacles that Students with Hearing and Visual Impairment Face in an ODeL Context -- Students with Disabilities at Unisa -- Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities -- Ethical Issues -- Conclusions, Recommendations, and Future Studies -- References -- About the Authors -- Name Index -- Subject Index.

This volume provides educators with a global understanding of the successes and challenges associated with facilitating inclusive campuses in higher education amidst the growing diversity of students by providing evidence-based strategies and ideas for implementing equity and inclusion at higher education institutions around the world.

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