Abstract

This paper discusses the issues and challenges associated with diversity leadership initiatives currently inplace within institutions of higher learning. The writer will address qualities associated with effectivetransformational leadership in higher education and how those abilities can positively affect an institution'sdesire to build a diverse faculty. Topics discussed include the debate over the lack of qualified doctoralcandidates of color for higher education employment and developing institutional strategic plans andinitiatives for diversity faculty leadership agendas. In addition, the writer will discuss faculty diversificationefforts that have been successful with Asian- Americans and Anglo- American women, yet, these sameinitiatives continue to underrepresent Hispanic, African- American, and Native American groups. Finally,the writer will analyze the lack of diversity representation in higher education and how institutions canfoster, develop, search, and hire accomplished women and individuals of color.

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