Diversity Initiative Schemas: Students’ Cognitive Representations of Managing Diversity on College Campuses

Authors

Jeanetta D. Sims, University of Central Oklahoma
Ashley Neese, University of Central Oklahoma
Anna Henson, University of Central Oklahoma
Atoya Sims, University of Central Oklahoma
Treyce Glidden, University of Central Oklahoma

Abstract

Using schemas as a theoretical framework, this paper explores students’ cognitive representations of managing gender and racio-ethnic diversity initiatives on college and university campuses. Exploration of student schemas is necessary to inform higher education administrators of the existing expectations present among students since these expectations interplay with student responses and reactions to diversity management efforts. Using content analysis of students’ narratives, results concerning students’ cognitive representations are offered, and key managerial implications are shared for those in higher education leadership.

Recommended Citation

Sims, Jeanetta D.; Neese, Ashley; Henson, Anna; Sims, Atoya; and Glidden, Treyce (2019) "Diversity Initiative Schemas: Students’ Cognitive Representations of Managing Diversity on College Campuses," Journal of the North American Management Society: Vol. 12: No. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://thekeep.eiu.edu/jnams/vol12/iss2/4