Minority-Serving Institutions: A Model of Diversity in Higher Education for All?

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Wednesday 4:20 pm Four Seasons Ballroom 1
  In Roundtable Session: The Establishment and Innovation of MSIs (Table 9)

Abstract

Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) could model extending cultural support practices to students from various racial backgrounds. However, there is limited knowledge about how MSI agents transform their campuses to better serve racially minoritized students. This study uses document analysis and a campus racial climate framework to highlight advantages and uncover barriers in resource allocation and equitable experiences at an MSI. The findings help to critique the "one-size-fits-all" academic infrastructure, advocating for more nuanced support structures that address the unique challenges faced by diverse student populations.

Author

• Yi Zhou, University of California - Riverside