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Roosevelt University: Non-Discrimination Case Study

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One of the events of University’s history that I found very fascinating is how Roosevelt University practiced non-discrimination in admissions for its students and faculty members since 1946. The University was recognized nation-wide in press coverage for taking small steps towards creating an academic environment where students and staff members were selected based on their knowledge and passion, rather than their race or gender. Also, there is a lot of diversity in current classes at Roosevelt University; it helps to improve work efficiency because people from different cultural background can bring variety of skills, capabilities, and knowledge that can constitute a better team work. This aspect of the University’s history reminded me

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