Leveraging Power: A Multiple Embedded Case Study of Institutional Change Efforts for Racial Equity at Four Private Universities

Lucy A. LePeau, Varaxy Yi and Ting-Han Chang

The Journal of Higher Education, 2025, vol. 96, issue 5, 729-755

Abstract: Despite research signaling the need to advance racial equity in university policies and practices, power dynamics in institutional change processes are not well understood. Using a constructivist embedded multiple case study design, critical theoretical perspective, and explanation-building technique, we analyzed how four private institutions with demonstrable change in student success and closing racial equity gaps in graduation rates enacted diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts over the last 5 years. Findings led to understanding how institutional agents synergistically used strategies in two phases: one, advocates, partnerships and coalitions, and capacity-building; second: resources, assessment, and accountability.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/00221546.2024.2364571

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