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Diverse Learning Environments Sylvia Hurtado Marcela Cuellar Cynthia Lua Alvarez AACampU Meeting October 22 2010 Houston TX Overview Purposes goals amp Key Features of Project Developing the DLE Conceptual Framework ID: 592781

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Campus Climate, Effective Practices, and Student Outcomes in Diverse Learning Environments

Sylvia HurtadoMarcela CuellarCynthia Lua Alvarez

AAC&U Meeting

October 22, 2010

Houston, TXSlide2

OverviewPurposes, goals, & Key Features of ProjectDeveloping the DLE Conceptual FrameworkA New Assessment: Diverse Learning Environments SurveyDLE Survey Pilot FindingsSlide3

Purpose, Goals, & Key Features of the DLE Project Slide4

Purpose & GoalsPurpose:Assist educators in advancing the success of diverse studentsGoals:Develop a greater awareness about diversity, student learning, and student successAssess undergraduate skills for work and citizenship in a pluralistic democracy

Increase retention rates and improve the assessment of retentionCreate the conditions for realizing the benefits of diversity in the learning processSlide5

Key Features of the ProjectResearch: Diverse Learning Environments Survey Campus Case Studies of 7 Institutions National Retention Study (Clearinghouse)Practice: Institute for the Critical Analysis of Quantitative Data

Diversity Research InstituteSlide6

Developing the Diverse Learning Environments Conceptual FrameworkSlide7

Student Success OutcomesHabits of Mind/Skills for Lifelong Learning Competencies for a Multicultural World Achievement and RetentionSlide8

Foundational FrameworksInstitutional Adaptation to Student DiversityRichardson & Skinner (1990)Campus Climate for DiversityHurtado, Milem, Clayton-Pedersen & Allen (1998, 1999)Milem, Chang & Antonio (2005)

Student/Institution Engagement ModelNora, Barlow & Crisp (2005)Dynamics of Multicultural Teaching & LearningMarchesani & Adams (1992) adaptation of Jackson (1988)Slide9

9Slide10

A New Assessment: Diverse Learning Environments Survey Slide11

Unveiling the DLE SurveyNationally available CIRP surveyIntegrated assessment of climate, diversity practice, and outcomesInclusive of diverse social identities

Modules targeting specific topicsLongitudinal when linked with other student data (e.g. registrar data)Slide12

DLE Survey CompnentsCore SurveyModulesClassroom ClimateTransition into the MajorIntergroup RelationsCommunity College Students’ Transfer Pathway

Transition Experiences for Transfer Students at 4-year InstitutionsSlide13

DLE Survey Pilot FindingsSlide14

Pilot Sample InfoDLE Pilot data from 14 institutionsAcademic Year 2009 -10

N = 5,010 68.3% Female58.4% Students of Color33.6% Age 25+39.7% Currently at 2-yrSlide15

Factor AnalysisInstrument Coded for Conceptual Themes in Literature

Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) in SPSSPrincipal Axis FactoringVarimax RotationItems removed if loading below .35

Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in EQS

With Uncorrelated Errors (Factor Loadings 1

st

Column)

With Correlated Errors (Factor Loadings 2

nd

Column)

Factors Rescaled to 0 – 100 with a mean of 50Slide16

ClimateHarassmentDiscrimination & BiasPositive Cross-Racial Interactions

Negative Cross-Racial InteractionsSatisfaction with Diverse Perspectives on CampusInstitutional Commitment to DiversityStudent Financial DifficultyAcademic Validation in the Classroom

General Interpersonal Validation

Sense of BelongingSlide17

Discrimination and Bias (

α = 0.889)

Items

Factor Loadings

Witnessed discrimination

.758/.750

Been mistaken as a member of a racial/ethnic group that is not your own

.454/.444

Heard insensitive or disparaging remarks from students

.685/.644

Heard insensitive or disparaging remarks from faculty

.751/.677

Heard insensitive or disparaging remarks from staff

.741/.664

Verbal comments

.775/.792

Written comments (e.g. emails, texts, writing on walls, etc.)

.753/.762

Exclusion (e.g. from gatherings, events, etc.)

.716/.746

Offensive visual images or items

.735/.733

Robust ML Model-Fit Results

NFI = .698/.955; CFI = .700/.958; RMSEA = .138/.056

Please indicate how often at this institution you have:

Please indicate how often you have experienced the following forms of bias/harassment/discrimination while at this institution:Slide18

Academic Validation in the Classroom (α = .863)

Items

Factor Loadings

Instructors were able to determine my level of understanding of course material

.753/.776

Instructors provided me with feedback that helped me judge my progress

.818/.842

I feel like my contributions were valued in class

.810/.811

Instructors encouraged me to meet with them after or outside of class

.651/.582

Instructors encouraged me to ask questions and participate in discussions

.717/.673

Instructors showed concern about my progress

.611/.588

Robust ML Model-Fit Results

NFI = .927/.986; CFI = .928/.986; RMSEA = .126/.062

Please indicate how often you have experienced the following

in

class

at this institution:Slide19

PracticesCurriculum of InclusionCo-Curricular Diversity Activities (Campus-Facilitated)Slide20

Curriculum of Inclusion (

α = 0.854)

Items

Factor Loadings

Materials/readings on gender issues

.715

Material/readings on issues of oppression as a system of power and dominance

.775

Serving communities in need (e.g. service learning)

.578

Material/readings on race and ethnicity issues

.824

Opportunities for intensive dialogue between students with different backgrounds and beliefs

.635

Materials/readings on issues of privilege

.705

ML Model-Fit Results

NFI = .987; CFI = .988; RMSEA = .056

How many courses have you taken at this institution that included the following? Slide21

Co-curricular Diversity Activities (Campus Facilitated)(α = 0.903)

Items

Factor Loadings

Attended presentations, performances, and art exhibits on diversity

.637/.649

Attended debates or panels about diversity issues

.797/.810

Participated in ongoing campus-organized discussions on racial/ethnic issues (e.g. intergroup dialogue)

.854/.866

Participated in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Center activities

.762/.729

Participated in the Ethnic or Cultural Center activities

.844/.848

Participated in the Women’s/Men’s Center activities

.809/.782

Robust ML Model-Fit Results

NFI = .964/.981; CFI = .965/.982; RMSEA = .079/.062

Since entering this institution have you:

Since entering this institution, how often have you done the following?Slide22

OutcomesIntegration of LearningPluralistic OrientationSocial Action Engagement

Civic ActionSlide23

Pluralistic Orientation (

α = 0.787)

Items

Factor Loadings

Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective

.621/.589

Tolerance of others with different beliefs

.678/.752

Openness to having my own views challenged

.697/.672

Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues

.650/.728

Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people

.628/.607

Robust ML Model-Fit Results

NFI = .955/.990; CFI = .954/.991; RMSEA = .103/.052

Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself. Slide24

AnalysisFrequencies of Select Items & Factors

Cross-tabulations of Factors by Racial/Ethnic Groups Multiple Regression on Select FactorsEnrollment Mobility Frequencies & Cross-tabulationsSlide25

FrequenciesStudent Satisfaction with ClimateGeneral Interpersonal ValidationReporting DiscriminationHarassment Based on Different Social IdentitiesSlide26

Student Satisfaction with Climate Indicators

PercentagesSlide27

General Interpersonal ValidationPercentagesSlide28

Reporting Discrimination

Scale

n = 5,007

(%)

Never

4,457 (89.0%)

Seldom

266 (5.3%)

Sometimes

160 (3.2%)

Often

82 (1.8%)

Very Often

42 (0.8%)

Please indicate how often at this institution you have:

Reported an incident of discrimination to a campus authoritySlide29

Harassment based on Different Social Identities

Social Identity Group

Never

Seldom - Sometimes

Often –

Very Often

Race/Ethnicity

71.2

23.9

4.9

Gender

72.1

23.7

4.2

Age

73.4

22.2

4.4

Sexual Orientation

86.0

11.0

2.9

Ability/Disability Status

85.2

12.2

2.7

Citizenship Status

87.0

10.0

3.0

Political Beliefs

70.2

24.1

5.7Slide30

Cross-Tabulations by Racial/Ethnic GroupsDiscrimination & BiasPositive Cross Racial InteractionsNegative Cross Racial InteractionsSlide31

Discrimination & Bias by Racial/Ethnic Groups

Racial /Ethnic Groups

Low

Middle

High

Asian

27.3

29.1

43.6

African American

40.6

25.3

34.1

Latina/o

39.6

33.2

27.2

White

36.0

35.3

28.7

Two or More

24.7

35.1

40.2

χ

² = 126.244

p < .001Slide32

Positive Cross Racial Interactionsby Racial/Ethnic Groups

Racial /Ethnic Groups

Low

Middle

High

Asian

23.6

39.4

37.0

African American

36.7

23.7

39.5

Latina/o

39.3

31.7

29.0

White

36.3

34.1

29.6

Two or More

26.8

32.2

41.0

χ

² = 106.723

p < .001Slide33

Negative Cross Racial Interactionsby Racial/Ethnic Groups

Racial /Ethnic Groups

Low

Middle

High

Asian

22.5

26.5

51.0

African American

34.3

30.4

35.3

Latina/o

39.9

27.1

33.1

White

47.7

27.9

24.4

Two or More

39.2

28.3

32.5

χ

² = 209.258

p < .001Slide34

Multiple RegressionsGeneral Interpersonal ValidationAcademic Validation in the ClassroomPluralistic OrientationSlide35

Predictors of General Interpersonal Validation

InformalVisiting Office HoursDiscrimination and Bias (-)High level of peer encouragement

Campus – Facilitated

Faculty

Staff

Academic Counselors (-)

Curriculum of Inclusion

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

Co-curricular Diversity ActivitiesSlide36

Predictors ofAcademic Validation in the Classroom

InformalVisiting Office HoursDiscrimination and Bias (-)High level of peer encouragement

Campus – Facilitated

Faculty

Curriculum of Inclusion

Institutional Commitment to DiversitySlide37

Predictors ofPluralistic Orientation

InformalPositive Cross Racial InteractionsInterest in helping to promote racial understanding

Campus – Facilitated

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

Conversations Across DifferencesSlide38

CIRP DLE LaunchRegistrationOpened Oct. 20, 2010Standard CIRP Fees: $775 admin, $3/ returned surveyPDF preview of core and modules online

www.cirpsurveys.orgAdministrationFebruary 12 – June 30, 2011Online onlyContact

www.heri.ucla.edu

HERI: 310-825-1925Slide39

ConclusionSuggestions?Comments?