This book significantly advances discussion of the mission of higher education in today's multicultural environment and global economy. It sets out the challenges and considerations that must be addressed by administrative leaders, by trustees, and others who shape the vision and direction of the institution.

James A. Anderson is Chancellor of Fayetteville State University. He is also Professor of Psychology. He was previously Vice President for Student Success and the Vice-Provost for Institutional Assessment and Diversity at the University at Albany. Ronald A. Crutcher is President of Wheaton College.

Foreword-Ronald A. Crutcher; Introduction; 1. Defining Diversity in Learning-Centered Contexts; 2. Shifting the Organizational Perspective on Diversity-Institutional and Academic Change; 3. Shaping the Academic Discussion about Diversity; 4. Accounting for Diversity within the Teaching and Learning Paradigm; 5. Practical Teaching Strategies that Engage Student Differences; 6. Balancing the Traditional Curriculum with Inclusion and Diversity; 7. Empowering the Voice of Diverse Students in the College Classroom; 8. Responsibility and Accountability-A Willingness to Examine Our Promises and Processes; Appendix A. Summary of Findings in Relation to Research Questions; Appendix B. Perceptions of Academic Leadership and Competency and Diversity Outcomes; Appendix C. Organizational Assessment of Diversity and Leadership; Appendix D. Student Survey on Classroom Environment; Index.