Department - Author 1

Journalism Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Journalism

Date

12-2015

Primary Advisor

Dan Eller

Abstract/Summary

This study examined how student affairs professionals, especially those in cultural centers, could increase campus diversity and inclusivity. More specifically, it sought to find a theoretical basis for social justice education programs that could increase campus climate. It was performed as a single site case study at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Three Cal Poly student affairs professionals were interviewed for qualitative data which were then compared and analyzed with the literature surrounding campus diversity and inclusivity. The study concludes that student affairs professionals can increase campus diversity and inclusivity by developing social justice education programs that not only teach students structural inequalities of oppression, but also how to take actions against them to make a positive campus climate.

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