Perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion within undergraduate curriculum and university: A qualitative study.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of American College Health Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-28 DOI:10.1080/07448481.2023.2280781

Suzanne Grossman, Raihan Khan, Theresa M Enyeart Smith

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Abstract

Objective: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are important at university campuses, especially preparing students for the workforce. This study aimed to identify perceptions of DEI among seniors related to their major curriculum and at the university.

Participants: In Spring 2021, 101 graduating seniors, who are future health professionals, completed an online survey.

Methods: Open-ended and multiple-choice survey items were analyzed. Thematic coding for open-ended questions and SPSS was used for the quantitative analysis.

Results: Analyses revealed the university kept students informed of DEI activities; however, more could be done. In the department, participants reported that classes focused on DEI activities; however, some faculty entered classrooms without evaluating their own implicit biases. Future suggestions include creating a DEI-focused course and increasing faculty and student representation from underrepresented backgrounds.

Conclusions: Findings from this study can be used to inform DEI-related courses as well as faculty hiring and student recruitment guidelines.

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本科课程和大学对多样性、公平和包容的看法:一项定性研究。

目标:多元化、公平和包容(DEI)的努力在大学校园中很重要，尤其是为学生准备工作。本研究旨在确定高年级学生对其专业课程和大学生活中DEI的看法。参与者:2021年春季，101名即将毕业的大四学生完成了一项在线调查，他们将成为未来的卫生专业人员。方法:对开放式和多项选择调查项目进行分析。采用开放式问题主题编码和SPSS软件进行定量分析。结果:分析显示，大学让学生了解DEI活动;然而，还可以做得更多。在系里，参与者报告说课程集中在DEI活动上;然而，一些教师进入教室时没有评估自己的内隐偏见。未来的建议包括创建以dei为重点的课程，增加来自弱势背景的教师和学生的代表。结论:本研究结果可用于指导dei相关课程以及教师招聘和学生招聘指南。

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Journal of American College Health Multiple-

CiteScore

5.40

自引率

12.50%

发文量

388

期刊介绍： Binge drinking, campus violence, eating disorders, sexual harassment: Today"s college students face challenges their parents never imagined. The Journal of American College Health, the only scholarly publication devoted entirely to college students" health, focuses on these issues, as well as use of tobacco and other drugs, sexual habits, psychological problems, and guns on campus, as well as the students... Published in cooperation with the American College Health Association, the Journal of American College Health is a must read for physicians, nurses, health educators, and administrators who are involved with students every day.