Higher Education Social Policy and Justice Theories - MCQs

According to Kezar & Posselt, which force serves as a "psychic prison" for administrators?

• Bureaucracy

• Neoliberalism

• Institutional tradition

• Federal regulation

The authors critique "equal opportunity" in higher education primarily because:

• It mistakenly assumes educational outcomes will level out naturally.

• It ignores the real, unequal resources students face after enrolling.

• It inherently favors socioeconomic equality over racial justice.

• It presumes existing structures are neutral when they actually privilege certain groups.

The authors suggest social policy and justice theories should prioritize human development that facilitates:

• Full inclusion in society

• Economic independence

• Equal competition

• Collective liberation from institutional structures

Why do traditional decision-making frameworks fail social justice outcomes, according to Kezar & Posselt?

• They neglect power dynamics

• They disregard the collective good

• They overlook marginalized groups

• All of the above

The authors challenge and aim to invert which deficit narrative commonly used in higher education?

• Administrators aren't equity-minded

• Students aren't college-ready

• Campuses aren't student-ready

• Faculty aren't culturally responsive

Which analytic question demonstrates "critical consciousness about power," as outlined by the authors?

• How does this align with institutional diversity goals?

• Whose interests might this decision silence?

• How will this affect our reputation with marginalized members of the community?

• Can we justify this decision morally?

Historically, which university division often holds a privileged status over student affairs, perpetuating structural inequity?

• Academic affairs

• Student health services

• Campus recreation

• Facilities management

Which of these is NOT part of the seven key principles for equitable administrative practice presented in the chapter?

• Student centeredness

• Culturally-sustaining administrative practice

• Routinizing mindfulness and wisdom

• Wisdom in judgment

What reason do Kezar & Posselt provide for the necessity of administrators developing self-awareness and positionality?

• It guarantees neutrality in institutional policies.

• It ensures administrators align with their institution’s equity master plan.

• It helps administrators recognize and manage their own biases.

• It leads directly to increased retention among marginalized students.

According to the authors, why must mindfulness be continuously integrated into administrative routines?

• To maintain efficiency during financial crises.

• To avoid reinforcing inequitable or unjust patterns.

• To ensure consistency with traditional decision-making practices.

• To streamline rapid decisions in emergencies.