The Quest to Increase Diversity at the University of Oxford

Autor/in	Wilson, Jeffery L.
Titel	The Quest to Increase Diversity at the University of Oxford
Quelle	In: Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education, 14 (2022) 1, S.186-197 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2151-0393
Schlagwörter	Student Recruitment; Student Diversity; Barriers; Disadvantaged; Residential Programs; Foreign Countries; Universities; Reputation; Institutional Characteristics; Metropolitan Areas; First Generation College Students; Minority Group Students; Selective Admission; School Community Relationship; College Admission; Enrollment; College Choice; United Kingdom (England); United Kingdom (London) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sozialer Wohnungsbau; Ausland; University; Universität; Ballungsraum; Bildungsselektion; Hochschulzugang; Hochschulzulassung; Zulassung; Einschulung; Studienortwahl
Abstract	In this paper, an understanding of how an elite institution pursues diversity initiatives is explored. Research afforded a better understanding of strategies adopted for recruitment and retention whereby positive results were reported after implementation. Removing barriers that may prevent marginalized populations from enrolling were critical towards these efforts. Oxford has taken steps to increase diversity, and it appears they are having modest success. One method that has been an asset is to invite students to spend time on campus through residential programs. Additional efforts underway to increase diversity include an intensive urban recruitment initiative and securing school/parent/community buy-in. Venturing into private partnerships with non-profits and fostering better community relationships with inner-city London neighborhoods are a few of the steps being taken to increase representation from first-generation, minority, and socio-economically disadvantaged students. This new approach to diversity will hopefully lead to more students applying and ultimately enrolling into the prestigious institution. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01