With a more diverse student body, there is a higher chance that students will interact with people of different backgrounds. This type of interaction will improve social development for students, as students are provided with the opportunity to expand their circle of friends. Whether or not an individual utilizes that opportunity is up to them. When looking at improving diversity on a
Over the next few years North Carolina Central University will be more diverse in the student body because of the world itself is already diversed. NCCU will have more diversity over the next years because of the academics that it provides, the motto that we stand by “Truth and Service” and because of the generous people that work here. Also the professors that teach the students the outstanding knowledge that will lead them and stick with them for the rest of their lives.
Diverse, community orientated, and strong academics. Those were my first impression of what kind of school Tulane University is. I was gravitated to the school’s unique culture and the history behind its foundations. My interest of Tulane was ignited when a representative from Tulane University came to my school. At first, she introduced what most colleges talked about during one of the college visit sessions. It was the usual information about student to faculty ratios, the huge school pride, and the daunting admissions process. However, beyond the discussion about Tulane’s school spirit, I was amazed about the unique student body that was present at the school. As the representative said, “The school is one big melting pot.” She pointed to the
Since its inception America has been coined the “melting pot,” a term that’s intended to encase pride over the vast amount of diversity contained within our country. That pride, however, is nothing more than an idealization of the truth. America is a country of great diversity, but its pride and acceptance of that diversity relies on a contingent tolerance. Diversity is a wide term that can refer to a number of different groups and in this context it is referring to groups of minorities in America, particularly the LGBT community. Perhaps, the best illustration of this harmful treatment can be found in the media, specifically in the form of television. The LGBT community has been subjected to discrimination, tokenism, stereotypes, and fatal
Jeremy S. Hyman and Lynn F. Jacobs explained in an article called “Why Does Diversity Matter at College Anyway?” that Diversity expands worldliness, because college may be the first time a person has had the opportunity to have real interaction with people of diverse groups (2009). They further explained that interacting with people from a variety of groups widens you social circle, because you are expanding
The Bronx is a community that is diverse. It is filled with people from different backgrounds that with different issues. This biggest misconception of the Bronx is that it is a community that does not help each other when in need. The borough does not have the glamour of Manhattan or the beaches of Staten Island, but what it does have is a community that is willing to help those in need. Part of the Solution has been committed to helping those who are struggling financially for more than 30 years. POTS, is the largest food provider in the Bronx, providing food for people in the community who cannot afford to eat three healthy meals a day. This non-profit organization is also a service stop for many people in the community. People can go
After graduating from MHS, the next challenge in my mission to ascend from my circumstances was to become the best student at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). With consideration of my mother not graduating high school, it was imperative and self- driving that I reward her sacrifices by excelling in my academic career. Eager to outperform, consequently, I earned the Smeal Merit Diversity Scholarship for three consecutive years (Freshmen-Junior) at Penn State. This prestigious scholarship is only awarded to the top five minority business students at Penn State. In addition to my academic successes, I became very active on campus and served as a leader at the top of four different campus-organizations. In particular, I acquired
In my research of Swarthmore College, one of its most compelling characteristics is the amount of diversity. Growing up in a predominately white suburb in Crofton, Maryland and attending elementary and middle schools with the same homogeneity, I longed to live in a place where I could meet people of different backgrounds, races, and sexualities. This wish came true in high school where I was finally in a world with students and teachers of all different backgrounds all furthering their knowledge together. Attending
Diversity in college expands opportunities to have different interactions with people who are from different cultures or groups; therefore, people can have more social development in college because diversity in college brings different college experiences by having interactions with people. Also, it can help students in society inside the campus because people will have different conversations. Diversity is important in college which the article agrees that “Americans seem to favor increasing diversity in colleges, but not preferences in admissions based on race or ethnicity,” so it can support the colleges which are increasing diversity (Bowman and O'Neil). It has so many benefits when Americans increase diversity in college such as helping students to think differently and students can be more creative because diversity brings so many varieties of cultural backgrounds, so students will be knowledgeable in cultures and life. However, college diversity has different impacts in college experience which can affect the college experience in so many positive ways as helping students to develop a better society in college, so the question
Throughout this past week, thanks to Alabama Action, I have discovered the true meaning of a “servant’s heart” and discovered that when like-minded people get together, we can make a huge impact on the community. Servitude is something that is incredibly close to my heart and this week was the perfect introduction to all that the UA Honors College has to offer to help find ways to leave my mark. Coming into this week, we were just a large group of kids from every corner of the country – joined only by our desire to serve and our love for the University of Alabama. But, in just a few short days, we became a community of thinkers, leaders, and dreamers who formed bonds that will last throughout these next few years and beyond.
To generate the much-needed information, I will examine information from sources such as website, news articles, and scholarly literature. I suppose that the information will be helpful to policy makers, educational administrators and other institutions besides the educational institutions. Rutgers University or sometimes referred as RU is an American higher institution of learning that largely deals with research. Currently, Rutgers University has a student population of about 65,000 students and over 9,500 employees who comprise both the teaching and administrative staff. At its inception, the college was only admitting male students although the trend has long changed. The institution is regarded among the diverse institution that seeks to advance the interest of all members of its community irrespective of color, religion and gender. From its official website, it is highlighted that the institution is “an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution”. Its zeal to create a diverse community is seen among the students, alumni and members of staff. This helps in creating a truly Rutgers experience that reflects the principles of an adorable
Having food on the table, a roof over your head, and a job to make ends meet. It is a basic human right. We live in a global era where all people need one another to survive and succeed. Immigrants bring diversity to the United States, along with their cultures, and skills, which help make us stronger as a nation. Without diversity in our society, we would be self-centered, which means we need immigrants. What’s stopping illegal immigrants from coming? The law. The rigorous immigration law came to act in 1965 and it states that in order for an immigrant to come they need to be legally documented in order to be allowed to be in the United States of America. Instead of sending them back to the war-ridden countries that they want to escape from,
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
The chance to experience a new chapter in my life and learn more about this world and the people in it are the reasons why I chose to attend Berea College. Prior to coming to Berea, I lived my entire life in a rural town in Tennessee that was very closed-minded to the outside world. About 1% of my high-school identified as a minority race, and anyone who did not fall into the white, wealthy class status were shunned. This made Berea College’s acceptance of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, and marital preference all the more refreshing. Through my experiences being an Asian Students Union’s officer, engaging in conversations with fellow students, and studying abroad in Japan, my world-view has expanded such that I have a deeper appreciation
All students deserve to be treated fairly as individuals. When considering the diversity of the class members, we will celebrate the uniqueness that the differences contribute. Because I have high expectations that all my children can be successful, adjustments may be necessary because everyone is not the same (Burden, 2017, p. 115). It is vital that a spirit of understanding and edification is active amongst the students and from the teacher (Romans 14:19, King James Version) to produce fruits of mutual respect: reduced bias, positive academic outcomes, enhanced problem solving, and healthy group dynamics (Cousik, 2015, p. 54). For differences that stem from culture, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, the adjustments will involve bridging the cultural gap between the students’ diversity and the curriculum. For differences that result from cognitive abilities, learning styles, or developmental stages, the differentiation in delivery style and product styles support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth. Strategies that support diversity: