ABSTRACT

In this cross-sectional survey study, we examined the experiences of minority students’ involvement and their experiences in cultural clubs and organizations at community colleges. From two community colleges, 204 participants were invited to complete an online survey “Experience with diversity index”. The findings indicated a significant positive correlation between minority student involvement in cultural clubs and organizations, and their experience with cultural diversity. In other words, students who were involved in clubs and organizations reported that they were able to become acquainted with students from a different country, race, or ethnic background. Through their involvement, they were able to have discussions regarding religion, lifestyles, customs, and traditions. The findings also revealed that demographic information such as age, gender, and generational status did not contribute to minority students’ interactions with peers and faculty members at community colleges. Approximately 82% of participants reported being often or very often involved in culturally based clubs and organizations, whereas 18% reported little to occasional involvement.

摘要

在这项横断面调查研究中，我们调查了少数民族学生的参与经历以及他们在社区学院的文化俱乐部和组织中的经历。来自两所社区学院的 204 名参与者应邀完成了一项在线调查“多样性指数体验”。调查结果表明，少数民族学生参与文化俱乐部和组织与他们的文化多样性体验之间存在显着的正相关关系。换句话说，参与俱乐部和组织的学生报告说他们能够结识来自不同国家、种族或民族背景的学生。通过他们的参与，他们能够就宗教、生活方式、习俗和传统进行讨论。调查结果还显示，人口统计信息，如年龄、性别和世代地位对少数民族学生与社区大学同龄人和教职员工的互动没有贡献。大约 82% 的参与者报告经常或非常经常参与基于文化的俱乐部和组织，而 18% 的参与者报告很少或偶尔参与。