Abstract
This article situates the department chair as a pivotal intercultural communication leader within higher education by interrogating demographic projections that forecast a majority minority society and rapid growth in Asian Hispanic and Black youth populations. Through conceptual analysis and synthesis of National Association of Schools of Theatre guidelines it distinguishes cross cultural encounters multicultural conditions cultural diversity and cultural pluralism and evaluates their implications for organizational culture resource allocation curriculum design and faculty governance. The narrative frames globalization and pluralistic governance as drivers of sustainable program development and urges chairs to cultivate cultural competence inclusive recruitment equitable resource distribution and dialogue oriented pedagogy. By mapping demographic trends and administrative strategies this article extends scholarship in theatre administration organizational communication and diversity leadership while offering practicable guidance for educators navigating an increasingly heterogeneous academic environment.
Recommended Citation
Drapeau, Donald A.
(1991)
"Cultural Diversity and the Department Chair,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 78, Article 6.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol78/iss1/6
