The purpose of this study was to qualitatively analyze the perceptions of student affairs professionals in their experience with diversity training to find effective diversity training methods. Directors of student affairs departments at Ball State University were asked to name post-master's professionals in their area who they felt were committed to diversity. One professional was selected from each of the ten participating departments.The interpretation of qualitative data revealed that diversity was consistently described by the participants as "difference;" that commitment to diversity was derived from personal experience; and effective diversity training methods included connecting to personal experience, allowing ample time for training, encouraging contact with diverse groups, and utilizing effective presentation style. Departments could better prepare their professionals for dealing with issues of diversity by having extensive training throughout the year and making diversity a part of the department's values. / Department of Educational Studies
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/187990 |
| Date | January 2005 |
| Creators | Tupy, Nina J. |
| Contributors | Mulvihill, Thalia M. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | v, 149 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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