Defining and assessing disadvantagement

Fuller, Bruce; McNamara, Patricia P.

doi:10.1002/he.36919782308

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“…For instance, Newell (1978) recommends that professional schools formulate as part of their mission statement a policy which outlines the nature and degree of diversity that the school wishes to achieve. Institutions that have adopted policies that facilitate such increases in admission will continue to attract disadvantaged candidates (Conciatore 1989;Fuller and McNamara 1978).…”

Section: Resocialization Effortsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Affirmative action strategies and professional schools: case illustrations of examplary programs

1992

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Increases of women and minority students at professional schools have been reported but disadvantaged populations still suffer underrepresentation. The literature indicates that effective affirmative action may be realized through early identification programs and pre-professional contact during recruitment; role modeling, and mentoring used from early identification through professional licensure; resocialization techniques for both faculty and students used after matriculation; and academic, social, and psychological support services used during the program that aid retention. A survey of law, medical, dental, and veterinary schools revealed various affirmative action strategies used for the recruitment, admission, and retention of women and minorities. Seven case illustrations of affirmative action programs are detailed. These cases demonstrate that an eclectic grouping of strategies is less effective than a concise, directed program of strategies complementary to the professional school, its faculty, their geographic location, their targeted clientele, and their specific goals for cultural diversity.

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Section: Resocialization Effortsmentioning

confidence: 99%