The Diversity Project as a Joint Venture: How Higher Education and Industry Collaborate to Move the Needle of Progress

This study examines the role of corporate influence in shaping an American business school's commitment to racial and ethnic diversity. Themes emerging from an intensive case study include: (a) the centrality of corporate interest and support; (b) co-investment in ‘pipeline development’ strateg...

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Published in:Industry & higher education 2006-06, Vol.20 (3), p.165-174
Main Author: Siegel, David J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Business Education
Business studies
Case Studies
Collaboration
Cooperation
Cultural Differences
Cultural diversity
Enterprises
Ethnicity
Higher Education
Industry
Influences
Minority Groups
Race
School Business Relationship
Social integration
Student Recruitment
Universities
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Summary:This study examines the role of corporate influence in shaping an American business school's commitment to racial and ethnic diversity. Themes emerging from an intensive case study include: (a) the centrality of corporate interest and support; (b) co-investment in ‘pipeline development’ strategies that encourage more minorities to pursue business education; (c) the role of external mandate in stimulating activity and accountability; (d) the recognition of diversity as a source of competitive advantage; and (e) evidence of partners mutually challenging each other to move the needle of progress on the diversity front. Overall, the study's findings lend support to the notion that the particular shape and scope of diversity-related activity in higher education is significantly conditioned by external desire, expectation, and involvement.
ISSN:0950-4222
2043-6858
DOI:10.5367/000000006777691016