Whole Institution Approach to Diversity and Inclusion: A SWOT Analysis
Higher education plays a crucial role in societal prosperity, yet inclusive practices in European universities remain a challenge. This study examines strategies, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in fostering diversity and inclusion. Results highlight the need for specific action at the system level and collaborative efforts among stakeholders for systemic inclusion in tertiary education.
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Whole institution approach to students diversity and inclusion in European universities: A SWOT analysis AHEAD 2024 Conference Panorama: Widening the Lens for Systemic Inclusion in Tertiary Education March 21, 2024 Dr. Hemendra Mistry MSCA COFUND Fellow Prof. Maria Cruz Sanchez Gomez Professor of Educational Science Department of Didactics, Organization, and Research Methods (DOYMI) Faculty of Education University of Salamanca, Spain
Introduction SDG 4, Quality and accessible education for all Higher education is considered a key factor in economic prosperity and social well-being. An inclusive university is one that welcomes diversity as an attitude and value on the rise (Martin, Borges, & Goncalves, 2018). Universities are insufficiently prepared to include all students from an inclusive standpoint (Moliner et al., 2019). Only a few European countries have followed up with concrete action at the system level (European University Association, 2019)
Method Ethical examined and approved study protocol by USAL SREC approval informed consent, Participants 30 universities responded voluntarily (France-4, Spain-8, Sweden-7, UK- 8) Materials and procedure - Online survey questionnaire
Results Address in specific strategies and code of conducts (87%) EDI unit in campus (87%) Reasons social responsibility (87%), explicit value (80%), legal obligation (73%) Leadership central level governing bodies (83%), rector s cabinet (70%) Major way to address print, electronic and social media (90%) Diversity address in data collection gender (63%), age (60%), race (47%) and disability (47%) Use of measures guidance, counselling and mentoring (87%), tools and techniques for inclusive learning (83%)
SWOT Analysis Strengths Opportunities
SWOT Analysis (2) Weaknesses Threats
Conclusion Collaboration among stakeholders, policy- makers and administrators. More training opportunities. Collaboration with other educational institutions and diversity organizations. Adequate funding from the government. Focus of students diversity and inclusion in universities main strategy
