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Abstract
This assignment introduces the concept of neoliberal multiculturalism through an examination of campus-wide practices to recruit and support students of color, international students, and other students of historically marginalized backgrounds. The activity details an emerging and common scenario of universities actively recruiting diverse students while limiting institutional and interpersonal support in the name of individualism and meritocracy. The activity develops student consciousness of institutional practices driven by neoliberalism and encourages a social-justice orientation to change policies and practices.
Courses
Organizational Communication, Intercultural Communication.
Objectives
Develop an understanding of neoliberal multiculturalism as an ideology.
Assess the presence of neoliberal multiculturalism in organizations.
Identify support structures for students affected by neoliberal multiculturalism.
Develop critical consciousness of social justice issues in organizations.
Notes
1 An example of public comment from the MIT found here: https://news.mit.edu/2020/universities-support-mit-harvard-ice-visa-0710
2 For example, the author's university regular touts their high presence on the US News and World Reports’ list of the most diverse universities in the United States. This list is updated annually and can be found at https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/see-the-most-diverse-national-universities