Summarizing this issue reinforces the need to continue the discourse on diversity in the HRD curriculum. For example, one area not covered in this collection, but important to the dialogue is evaluation of diversity education. These articles represent a thoughtful beginning, providing ideas to prompt additional conversations, action plans, and next steps in the process.
Avery, D.R., & Thomas, K.M. ( 2004). Blending content and contact: The roles of diversity curriculum and campus heterogeneity in fostering diversity management competency . Academy of Management Learning & Education, 3, 380-396.
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Bell, M.P., Connerley, M.L., & Cocchiara, F.K. (2009). The case for mandatory diversity education. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 8, 597-609.
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Bierema, L. ( 2009). Critiquing human resource development’s dominant masculine rationality and evaluating its impact. Human Resource Development Review, 8, 68-96. doi: 10.1177/1534484308330020
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Curtis, E.F., & Dreachslin, J.L. (2008). Diversity management interventions and organizational performance: A synthesis of current literature. Human Resource Development Review, 7, 107-134. doi: 10.1177/1534484307311700
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Holladay, C.L., Knight, J.L., Paige, D.L., & Quiñones, M.A. (2003). The influence of framing on attitudes toward diversity training. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 14, 245-263.
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Holladay, C.L., & Quiñones, M.A. (2005). Reactions to diversity training: An international comparison. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 16, 529-545.
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Holladay, C.L., & Quiñones, M.A. (2008). The influence of training focus and trainer characteristics on diversity training effectiveness. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 7, 343-354.
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Kulik, C.T., & Roberson, L. ( 2008). Common goals and golden opportunities: Evaluations of diversity education in academic and organizational settings. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 7, 309-331.
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Lee, E.O., & Bertera, E. ( 2007). Teaching diversity by using instructional technology: Application of self-efficacy and cultural competence. Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, 1, 112-125. doi: 10.1108/17504970710759602
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Wentling, R.M., & Palmas-Rivas, N. (2000). Current status of diversity initiatives in selected multinational corporations. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 11, 35-60.
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Zembylas, M. ( 2008). Engaging with issues of cultural diversity and discrimination through critical emotional reflexivity in online learning. Adult Education Quarterly, 59, 61-82. doi: 10.1177/0741713608325171