REDI or Not? The Experiences of Equity-Deserving Students in the Wake of Massification and Widening Participation
Date
2025-04-25
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
ORCID
0009-0006-1208-1196
Type
Thesis
Degree Level
Doctoral
Abstract
It can be argued that while post-secondary institutions in Canada are actively engaged in reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) efforts, the evidence regarding how or if these initiatives are being incorporated into student support services is lacking. The shift from elite to mass to universal access in higher education has been a primary catalyst for increased access and the diversification of the student body. While this expansion has been beneficial, the administrative and support systems required to accommodate these changes have not evolved at the same rate. This has resulted in a number of challenges for student support services that impact students’ ability to get the supports they need, and in a timely fashion.
Description
Keywords
massification, neoliberalism, reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, higher
education, equity-deserving students, student support services, decoloniality
Citation
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department
Educational Administration
Program
Educational/Leadership