Transforming higher education requires a more diverse and inclusive landscape especially for women and minority groups in STEAM

28 Feb 2025

UP Diliman

This research dives into how higher education can be transformed through leadership focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). In simple terms, it’s about making colleges and universities more welcoming and fair places for everyone, no matter their background. By examining a large number of studies, the research pinpoints key areas that need attention for making positive changes. These include ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, particularly in science and technology fields where women and minority groups have historically been underrepresented, and promoting leadership styles that embrace diversity and inclusivity.

The findings are crucial not just for schools but for society as a whole. Inclusive education leads to more diverse ideas and innovations, benefiting us all. This study highlights how crucial it is for educational leaders to create environments where every student feels valued and included. This can significantly improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a diverse world. By understanding and implementing these principles, we can make higher education more accessible and enriching for everyone, paving the way for a more equitable future. This research is not just for academics; it is vital for anyone who cares about making education more inclusive and fair.

Authors:

Xiangge Zhao (School of Foreign Languages for International Business, Hebei Finance University), Walton Wider (Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University),Leilei Jiang (Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts, INTI International University), Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi (Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah), Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan (College of Education, Cebu Technological University), Jiaming Lin (School of Economics and Management, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering) and Lester Naces Udang (School of Liberal Arts, Metharath University | Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26241

Transforming higher education requires a more diverse and inclusive landscape especially for women and minority groups in STEAM

This research dives into how higher education can be transformed through leadership focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). In simple terms, it’s about making colleges and universities more welcoming and fair places for everyone, no matter their background. By examining a large number of studies, the research pinpoints key areas that need attention for making positive changes. These include ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, particularly in science and technology fields where women and minority groups have historically been underrepresented, and promoting leadership styles that embrace diversity and inclusivity.

The findings are crucial not just for schools but for society as a whole. Inclusive education leads to more diverse ideas and innovations, benefiting us all. This study highlights how crucial it is for educational leaders to create environments where every student feels valued and included. This can significantly improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a diverse world. By understanding and implementing these principles, we can make higher education more accessible and enriching for everyone, paving the way for a more equitable future. This research is not just for academics; it is vital for anyone who cares about making education more inclusive and fair.

Authors:

Xiangge Zhao (School of Foreign Languages for International Business, Hebei Finance University), Walton Wider (Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University),Leilei Jiang (Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts, INTI International University), Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi (Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah), Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan (College of Education, Cebu Technological University), Jiaming Lin (School of Economics and Management, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering) and Lester Naces Udang (School of Liberal Arts, Metharath University | Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26241