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April 11, 2007
2 Associations Plan New Journal on Diversity in Higher Education
The American Psychological Association and the new National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education have announced plans to jointly publish a new quarterly journal to guide colleges’ efforts related to diversity and inclusiveness. The groups say the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, to be started next year, will feature research findings, descriptions of promising practices, commentaries, and book reviews. Its editorial board includes the chancellor of the University System of Maryland, William E. Kirwan, as well as the diversity officers of several public and private colleges. Its editor is Michael R. Stevenson, associate provost and professor of psychology at Miami University, in Ohio. —Peter Schmidt
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I support the efforts to start a new journal. The joint effort is to be applauded. The American Psychological Association and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education can provide a useful outlet for the expression of creative, innovative, and practical ideas to help solve many challenging, lingering, and futuristic problems.
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Professor
PhD Program in Educational Leadership
Prairie View A&M University
Member of the Texas A&M University System
Editor-in-Chief
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS
www.nationalforum.com
— William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Apr 12, 04:17 PM #