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Rex
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Colleges Valuing Race?
Why do colleges value race so much?
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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Colleges (and society), value diversity.
When you bring different cultures together, you consolidate different ideas, values, views, and techniques of seeing society, and how to resolve the problems we are encountering in the world.
The consolidation of these perspectives, is an amazing environment to be in, and it is something that everyone wants to be part of. It helps us to understand each other, and the diversity of ideas and opinions we have in the world.
When you bring different cultures together, you consolidate different ideas, values, views, and techniques of seeing society, and how to resolve the problems we are encountering in the world.
The consolidation of these perspectives, is an amazing environment to be in, and it is something that everyone wants to be part of. It helps us to understand each other, and the diversity of ideas and opinions we have in the world.
Rob Adkisson
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Colleges and universities cherish the richness that racial diversity brings to their campuses. This diversity isn't just about race, but also about varied experiences, different ways of thinking, unique cultural backgrounds, and the range of social privileges. In a classroom setting, these diverse elements spark lively, comprehensive discussions across a broad spectrum of study areas.
A diverse student body, both inside and outside the classroom, fosters a learning environment where students can learn from each other's similarities and differences. Moreover, some colleges actively strive to bring in students from historically under-represented communities, aiming to create a more balanced, fair environment.
In addition to racial diversity, some colleges also have special programs for "first generation students". These are students who are the first in their families to attend college, breaking new ground in their pursuit of higher education.
A diverse student body, both inside and outside the classroom, fosters a learning environment where students can learn from each other's similarities and differences. Moreover, some colleges actively strive to bring in students from historically under-represented communities, aiming to create a more balanced, fair environment.
In addition to racial diversity, some colleges also have special programs for "first generation students". These are students who are the first in their families to attend college, breaking new ground in their pursuit of higher education.
Amalya Sukiasyan
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I think colleges are not very focused on race. They may sometimes consider it, but in many cases, I believe they are not.
Race is just a socio-cultural difference which also contributes to the human diversity.
Race is just a socio-cultural difference which also contributes to the human diversity.
Jerome Dees Jr.
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This is a big question. I think the hope was to balance out years of inequality in education which in many cases was skewed based on race. If I understand your question, I think some institutions are trying to level the playing field and give everyone a fair shot.