Economic Diversity on College Campuses Is an Elusive GoalUniversity leaders often speak of the need to extend highereducation opportunities to low-income...Addo, Koran
Colleges emphasize a diverse class because different perspectives allow students to learn from one another, says Monica Inzer, vice president for enrollment management at Hamilton College in New York. Diverse college campuses offer more worldviews for students to consider and engage with. College student...
What these facts fail to mention, however, is the interplay between economic and racial diversity. College-aged minority populations emerge from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds, and college admissions should reflect that. But that does not mean accepting more low-income students necessarily ...
Where can you find these inclusive campuses? This list is a great place to start your search! All the colleges and universities listed here are located in the western United States and offer support for students of color, first-generation students, and undergrads from many different...
Diversity Questions for College Students of Color Given the vast diversity on U.S. college campuses, prospective students of color – like all students – may have unique needs. For example, an immigrant student still perfecting his or her English may need different supports than a classmate with...
So where we hear this debate is primarily in political circles and inthe media-not in corporate board rooms or on college campuses.1. The underlined word "imperative" in Para. l most probably refers to something . A. superficialB. remarkable C. debatable D. essential2. Which of the ...
cycle, students must do all they can to reveal how their backgrounds and experiences will enhance the mix of a student body. And schools have at least one clear target: Without explicit racial considerations, colleges seeking minorities must do even more work to diversify their campuses....
Other incidents on campuses ranging from Yale University and Ithaca College on the east coast to Claremont McKenna College in California, led to campus protests and calls for change.All of this and more occurred in 2015, leading the Washington Post's Michael E. Miller to conclude "Whatever you...
Daryl G. Smith's career has been devoted to studying and fostering diversity in higher education. She has witnessed and encouraged the evolution of diversity from an issue addressed sporadically on college campuses to an imperative if institutions want to succeed. In Diversity's Promise for Higher...
ost American colleges and universities have held that all students benefit when campuses reflect a broad range of intellectual and social perspectives, and that attracting a diverse student population is an important part of establishing an environment that broadens stu- dents' perspectives. Yet certain...