Fostering Diversity in a Faculty Development Organization

Mathew L. Ouellett, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Christine A. Stanley, Texas A&M University

License: CC BY-NC-ND

Abstract

Since 1994, the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) has articulated a goal of becoming a more multicultural organization. In support of this goal, POD sponsors two key initiatives: travel and internship grants. This chapter offers an historical overview of the first nine years of these programs, selected perspectives from participants on the individual and organizational benefits of these initiatives, and a context within which to explore how POD is evolving as a multicultural organization and how it may benefit from increased attention to diversity related issues in the future.