The purpose of this study was to describe the establishment of the multicultural requirement at Florida State University using the political model (Baldridge, 1971). The research questions focused on six aspects of the policy making process: (1) the nature of the interest in the establishment of a multicultural requirement, (2) type of conflicts, (3) the affect of interest groups or individuals on the policy making process, (4) the process used to translate articulated interests into policy, (5) resolution of conflicts and pressures, and (6) status of the multicultural requirement. / Qualitative research data were collected through interviews and documents. The researcher identified faculty members and others involved in the policy making process. The units of analysis for this study were: (a) the responses of faculty members; and, (b) documents and other information obtained from the case university. The data were triangulated to ensure the trustworthiness of the study. / Based on the findings from this study, institutions that decide to establish a multicultural requirement will face a long and complex political struggle. Each institution will face different challenges depending on the institutional social structure, involvement of groups and individuals who have a vested interest in policy decision, legislative processes, and policy formation and execution. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 56-04, Section: A, page: 1194. / Major Professor: Barbara Mann. / Thesis (Ed.D.)--The Florida State University, 1995.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_77409 |
| Contributors | Coleman, Joyce Ann., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 139 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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