Defining the Virtuous Circle Discussing the Need to

Defining the Virtuous Circle: Discussing the Need to Increase i. School Doctoral Student Diversity Dr. Renee E. Franklin, Syracuse University & Dr. Paul T. Jaeger, University of Maryland

By the Numbers: Race/Ethnicity U. S. Census Bureau Fact Finder, 2005 -07 American Community Survey: http//factfinder. census. gov

Percentage Comparison of Nation & All IS/LIS Ph. D. Students U. S. Census Bureau Fact Finder, 2005 -07 American Community Survey: http//factfinder. census. gov, ALISE Statistical Report, 2004

Latino, African American LIS/IS Ph. D. Student Enrollment ALISE Statistical Report, 2004

Comparison of Nation & All IS/LIS Faculty U. S. Census Bureau Fact Finder, 2005 -07 American Community Survey: http//factfinder. census. gov, ALISE Statistical Report, 2004

Comparison of Nation & IS/LIS Faculty (White, Latino, African American) U. S. Census Bureau Fact Finder, 2005 -07 American Community Survey: http//factfinder. census. gov, ALISE Statistical Report, 2004

Representation of White, Latino, & African American Faculty ALISE Statistical Report, 2004

Significance of the Issue • Statistical projections suggest that the number of racial/ethnic minorities will increase greatly in the coming years • It is essential that steps are taken to make the representation of races/ethnicities in doctoral programs more proportionate to national numbers

WHAT CAN i. SCHOOLS DO? Consider the Virtuous Circle!

The Virtuous Circle Culturally aware information workforce Diverse doctoral population Culturally aware Bachelor’s & Master’s students Diverse faculty & administration

Diverse doctoral population Culturally aware information workforce OUTCOMES Diverse & inclusive information services/ professions Culturally aware Bachelor’s & Master’s students Diverse faculty & administration

Implications for the Future of Doctoral Education STUDENTS • Increased population of diverse i. School students – Heightened awareness of factors that affect African Americans’ & Latinos’ (and other ethnic groups’) decision to pursue doctoral studies – New & improved recruitment & retention methods/tools

Implications Continued i. SCHOOLS • Creation of a larger, more diverse pool of potential faculty – Inclusion of diverse research ideas & perspectives – Insights to share with other fields – Role models whose presence encourages interest from diverse students

Implications Continued UNIVERSITIES • Colleges/universities with higher diversity increasingly highly regarded

Implications Continued i. WORKFORCE • Creation of a more diverse and culturally aware information workforce – More opportunities for ethnically diverse employers and employees – Corporations that encourage diversity often are highly successful

Implications continued …and Beyond • Increased acceptance of and opportunities for other “underrepresented” groups – Individuals with disabilities – Individuals who identify as LGBT – Individuals who are socioeconomically disadvantaged

Thank you!! Questions? Comments?