Open Access13: Fostering Diversity in a Faculty Development Organization
Author(s) -
Ouellett Mathew L.,
Stanley Christine A.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2004.tb00411.x
Subject(s) - internship , diversity (politics) , multiculturalism , context (archaeology) , public relations , professional development , organization development , sociology , knowledge management , political science , pedagogy , geography , computer science , archaeology , law , anthropology
Since 1994, the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) has articulated a goal of becoming a more multicultural organization. In support of this goal, POD sponsors two hey initiatives: travel and internship grants. This chapter offers an historical overview of the first nine years of these programs, selected perspectives from participants on the individual and organizational benefits of these initiatives, and a context within which to explore how POD is evolving as a multicultural organization and how it may benefit from increased attention to diversity rebated issues in the future.