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Model Overview

  

1. Dynamic Diversity Paradigm Inventory
2. Dynamic Diversity Paradigm Plane
3. Dynamic Diversity Paradigm Typology
4. Toward a Dynamic Model of Diversity: Engagement

WHAT IS YOUR DIVERSITY COLOR?

Toward a Dynamic Model of Diversity:
The Dynamic Diversity Paradigm Inventory (DDPI)

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Please circle the number indicating the extent to which you AGREE/DISAGREE with the following statements. There are no right or wrong answers.
 

 

 

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

1

Diversity incorporates a variety of characteristics.

5

4

3

2

1

2

Diversity expands thinking.

5

4

3

2

1

3

People are often hired because of their race rather than their skills.

5

4

3

2

1

4

Diversity should not be an issue in a university.

5

4

3

2

1

5

A university should provide a center that celebrates everyone’s diversity.

5

4

3

2

1

6

Diversity is more than ethnicity.

5

4

3

2

1

7

Diversity is important to create an enriched educational experience for all students.

5

4

3

2

1

8

Diversity should not be an issue in the workplace.

5

4

3

2

1

9

Diversity is primarily about different races.

5

4

3

2

1

10

Diversity can be defined as a melting pot.

5

4

3

2

1

11

If people have enough motivation they will succeed.

5

4

3

2

1

12

Diversity should not be forced on anyone.

5

4

3

2

1

13

Affirmative action hurts people of color.

5

4

3

2

1

14

Diversity has a significant effect on my life.

5

4

3

2

1

15

A university should provide services to support different ethnic populations.

5

4

3

2

1

16

Affirmative action helps people who have been discriminated against to gain equity.

5

4

3

2

1

17

A university should provide services to support students with disabilities.

5

4

3

2

1

 

18

Diversity is not as important as achievement.

5

4

3

2

1

19

Diversity is a variety of characteristics.

5

4

3

2

1

20

A university should provide services to support students who are women.

5

4

3

2

1

21

Affirmative action helps people gain equity in education.

5

4

3

2

1

22

Diversity is paired with affirmative action.

5

4

3

2

1

23

A university should provide services to support students of different sexual orientations.

5

4

3

2

1

24

Different university standards are acceptable to create equity for students who did not have equal opportunities in high school.

5

4

3

2

1

25

Diversity is needed to increase access to higher education for students of color.

5

4

3

2

1

26

Diversity does not influence me in a significant manner.

5

4

3

2

1

27

Focusing on racial diversity demeans students of color.

5

4

3

2

1

28

Diversity should be discussed.

5

4

3

2

1

29

Diversity is needed to generate racial equality.

5

4

3

2

1

30

Affirmative action creates reverse discrimination.

5

4