An Understanding of Students' Perspectives toward Diversity at a Midwestern Health Professional School: A Phenomenological Study

An Understanding of Students' Perspectives toward Diversity at a Midwestern Health Professional School: A Phenomenological Study

Study was conducted to better understand students' perceptions toward diversity within their institution. Students defined diversity broadly and five themes identifying students' needs in regards to diversity emerged. The themes included the students' need to be respected, the interna...

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Published in:NASPA journal Vol. 41; no. 1
Main Author: Bresciani, Marilee J
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 02-12-2003
Subjects:
College Students
Cultural Differences
Diversity (Faculty)
Foreign Students
Postsecondary Education
Racial Differences
Sex Differences
Student Attitudes
Student Diversity
Student Needs
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Summary:Study was conducted to better understand students' perceptions toward diversity within their institution. Students defined diversity broadly and five themes identifying students' needs in regards to diversity emerged. The themes included the students' need to be respected, the international students' need to not feel so isolated, and the need for students to not be gender stereotyped. (Contains 36 references.) (Author/ADT)
ISSN:1559-5455
DOI:10.2202/0027-6014.1307