Racial diversity among university faculty remains low despite student demographic shifts
A study suggests U.S. universities have not significantly increased the racial diversity of their faculty, despite growing diversity among student populations.
Why it matters
The finding highlights a persistent gap between student and faculty demographics, though the evidence is based on observational data.
Study methodology
The researchers analyzed enrollment and employment data from multiple institutions over several years.
Limitations noted
The study does not account for variations in institutional size or regional differences in diversity efforts.
Common questions
What data did the researchers use?
They used enrollment and employment data from multiple U.S. universities over several years.
Sources
- Why faculty diversity at universities still lags far behind the changing demographics of college students Phys.org · phys.org
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