Why is Diversity Important?
Educating faculty and staff on how to work effectively in a diverse environment helps the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities prevent discrimination and promote inclusiveness.
There is evidence that managing a diverse work force well can contribute to increased faculty and staff retention and productivity. Effective management can enhance the organization's responsiveness to an increasingly diverse world of customers, improve relations with the surrounding community, increase the organization's ability to cope with change and expand the creativity of the organization.
In addition to contributing to these business goals, diversity can contribute to goals unique to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities as a statewide system of public higher education, such as increased accessibility and accountability to all residents of the state.
Good management of a diverse work force enhances the ability of the the Office of the Chancellor and the system's colleges and universities to maneuver in an increasingly complex and diverse environment.
