Abstract
This article interrogates multicultural initiatives in higher education through a Latino communication lens, mapping how institutional diversity mandates reshape curriculum development, faculty workload, and academic identity. Blending critical pedagogy intercultural communication and organizational culture scholarship, the discussion exposes how minority faculty navigate intensified committee service, constrained research agendas, and contradictory expectations from both liberal allies and monocultural critics. The narrative critiques administrative tokenism, questions merit assumptions rooted in Eurocentric traditions, and urges resource allocation that supports inclusive curriculum design, equitable promotion criteria, and culturally competent leadership. By foregrounding lived experience alongside demographic trends and policy discourse, this article contributes to diversity leadership literature and offers actionable guidance for chairs and deans striving to foster cultural pluralism without reproducing exploitation.
Recommended Citation
Gonzàlez, Alberto
(1991)
"Facilitating Cultural Diversity: A Latino Perspective,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 78, Article 7.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol78/iss1/7
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