Symbolic Frame Analysis of Organizational Change Efforts in Diversity and Inclusion

• In Event: Organizational Changes in the 21st Century

Abstract

This case study focuses on the ways campus leaders and constituents at four small, private institutions advance diversity and inclusion on their respective campuses. 51 interviews were conducted with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students, which revealed how senior administration leaders utilized the symbolic frame to inspire commitment to diversity.

Authors

• Varaxy Yi, University of Denver

• Samuel Museus, Indiana University Bloomington

• Ting-Han Chang, Indiana University-Bloomington

• Natasha Saelua, Indiana University

• Stephanie Mathew, San Diego State University

• Jasmine Haywood, Lumina Foundation

• Lucy LePeau, Indiana University Bloomington