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Understanding the implications of organizational culture and organizational structure for the role of the Chief Diversity Officer in higher education

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative study was to add to our understanding of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) in higher education by examining how the role is influenced by organizational structure and organizational culture at select higher education institutions. Eight chief diversity officers discussed their roles and the organizational contexts which influenced their work. Eight campus informants also contributed to our understanding of the CDO role at their respective institutions. This study’s findings highlight the variance between institution-level organizational culture and unit-level organizational culture, and the salience of the CDO’s placement within the institution-level organizational structure.

Source: Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Author: Qiana Woodard

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Research Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2292483404

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