The surveys were first-time conducted at the campus to gather data (formal assessment) about the campus climate, which is noted by a respondent who stated that “students face some minor or major problems so it’s my humble request to you that you kindly conduct the survey more deeply”. Many other respondents also acknowledged the LE survey, which shows that respondents are concerned about the campus environment and lack of an institutional mechanism to raise students’ issues and grievances. The findings and information on the website of the University (http://www.unipune.ac.in) are consistent, which indicates that the University does not have an official policy or a document regarding difference and inclusion. Moreover, there is a lack of an institutional framework pertaining to issues such as discrimination, vulnerable students, and improving campus climate.
In the U.S. higher education context, research synthesis on the campus climate demonstrates that race is one of the most significant factors on campuses. Harper and Hurtado (2007) stated that it is an institutional (e.g. administration, faculty, and researchers) responsibility to make a regular …show more content…
Higher education institutions in the U.S. offer affirmative action in enrollment process as well as a range of formal and informal support to underrepresented students and enrich diversity benefits. One of the most striking examples is commonly known as ‘Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’ initiatives in higher education in the U.S. Since the last decade several institutional frameworks have originated to initiate a variety of programs such as, promoting structural diversity, stopping various kinds of discrimination, enriching learning environments, and creating awareness building programs/events regarding social justice issues to create an inclusive campus
In the U.S. higher education context, research synthesis on the campus climate demonstrates that race is one of the most significant factors on campuses. Harper and Hurtado (2007) stated that it is an institutional (e.g. administration, faculty, and researchers) responsibility to make a regular …show more content…
Higher education institutions in the U.S. offer affirmative action in enrollment process as well as a range of formal and informal support to underrepresented students and enrich diversity benefits. One of the most striking examples is commonly known as ‘Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’ initiatives in higher education in the U.S. Since the last decade several institutional frameworks have originated to initiate a variety of programs such as, promoting structural diversity, stopping various kinds of discrimination, enriching learning environments, and creating awareness building programs/events regarding social justice issues to create an inclusive campus