This chapter explores the connection between the authors' foundational Multidimensional Identity Model and intersectionality. The authors discuss the challenges and promises of capturing a holistic, intersectional perspective in identity theory, as well as how to engage the concept of identity as practitioners.

Student affairs professionals committed to principles of social justice continually seek ways to align their values with their professional practice. However, such commitments and aspirational goals are not enough to dismantle systems, policies, and practices embedded in the inequitable and oppressive structures often found in higher education.…

The purpose of this article is to review the extant student affairs diversity literature to better understand the trends and development that have occurred over time. By assessing the trends, scope, and direction of the multicultural literature, perhaps student affairs professionals will be better able to capitalize deliberately on the important…

Using the Oklahoma Racial Attitudes Scale-Preliminary Form, researchers examined the White racial consciousness (WRC) of 534 White student affairs practitioners. Experience with multicultural issues, self-identification with a socially marginalized group, discussions with supervisors on race and multicultural issues, and interest in working with…

Examines the relationship between psychosocial development and racial identity of 250 black traditional-aged undergraduate college students. Results suggest that practitioners should be mindful of possible group differences when applying student development theories to black students. (Author/MKA)

The relationship between multicultural competence and racial consciousness of 534 White student affairs practitioners was assessed using the Multicultural Competence for Student Affairs-Preliminary 2 Scale and the Oklahoma Racial Attitudes Scale-Preliminary Form. Experiences with multicultural issues and identification with socially oppressed…

Reports on selected aspects of the multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective student affairs practice. Focuses on student affairs core competencies, multicultural competencies in student affairs, and implications of multicultural competencies in student affairs. Discusses training and research implications. (RJM)

Details the work of a task force charged with developing initiatives to integrate multicultural concerns into both higher education and a professional association. Outlines historical roots of the effort, lists goals, and proposes initiatives to enhance multiculturalism. It is hoped that such efforts will promote change in the student affairs…