This reader focuses on racial/ethnic diversity in America's higher education institutions. Diversity is discussed from a historical perspective, providing a context for the many contemporary experiences described in these writings by and about students, staff, and faculty.

The selections represent the research perspectives and theoretical models of many scholars, providing viewpoints of African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos in Higher Education. The selections cover seven areas: Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Higher Education History; Faculty; Students; Benefits of Diversity; Curriculum/Learning/Teaching; Research Issues; and Policy Issues. The analysis, conclusions, recommendations and reflections of scholars contained in the writings provide insight into some of the possible remedies to the issues examined.

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