This study was first commissioned by NISOD and Diverse: Issues In Higher education in 2014. The national survey is administered by the Center for Higher Education Enterprise (CHEE) at The Ohio State University, which is directed by professor Terrell Strayhorn.
The purpose of this commissioned study was to examine the extent to which diversity and inclusion permeates aspects (e.g., administrative structures, commitments, work environments, staffing practices) of the campuses of participating community and technical colleges, which are NISOD-member institutions, around the country.
Antelope Valley College
Dyersburg State CC
Front Range CC
Harrisburg Area CC
Montgomery County CC
Mountain View College*
Oklahoma State U. Inst. of Tech
Seward Cty. CC/ Area Tech. School*
Southwest Virginia CC*
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