University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Eliminating barriers to diversity and inclusion within the U.S. Coast Guard & its service academy: An examination of policies and practices that have impacted service members & applicants of color
Abstract
dc:descriptionThe diverse racial makeup of the U.S. military is one of its greatest assets. To broaden equal opportunity, each branch of service has to be committed to removing prejudice and bias and fostering an environment in which every service member is treated with dignity and respect. Research suggests that awareness, accountability, and intentional, swift action contributes to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Examined through a critical lens, this qualitative study explores how the U.S. Coast Guard and its service academy are breaking down racial barriers to help improve recruitment and retention. The findings of this study indicate that such barriers within the Service are related to the findings of previously conducted research (DoD Board Report on Diversity and Inclusion, 2020; USCG Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, 2020). Recommendations include taking a critical approach to understanding historical and or/institutional racial inequities, implementing D&I education programs, and using survey data results to identify gaps and to formulate policy/action plans.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Ed.D.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp
- Grantor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Year dc:date
- 2022
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Hills, Precious R.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Ward Hood, Denice
- Pak , Yoon
- Mason, Curtis
- Huang , Wenhao D
Subjects
dc:subject × 9Rights
dc:rights- Statement dc:rights
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- Copyright 2022 Precious Hills
- Language dc:language
- en, eng
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Handle dc:identifier
- https://hdl.handle.net/2142/115598