Cultural Diversity In Colleges

Racial diversity is something that is often discussed on college campuses. As a student who self-identifies as a minority in more ways than one I often feel like I have a pretty good understanding of the subject of racism and race. However, often times when these issue are discussed I learn something new; this was the case when reading the articles this week. This week’s articles examined the issue of race from different perspectives. This allowed me to re-examine the issue in a fuller manner; it also allowed me to question some of my own notions that I hadn’t really challenged before.

Students from diverse social/cultural backgrounds who are pursuing degrees in the US universities are subjected to, socially and academically, a worrisome climate. It is critical for educators to question, evaluate and to examine cultural diversity outcomes in higher education campuses. According to my role as the writer of this paper, I intended to typify the different stages that any international student could be exposed to, and how they interact with target culture, coupled with the outcomes of such adjustment trails. In the social context, international students often experience a phase of homesickness and then a period of cultural shock. For instance, instructors in higher education classrooms apply various teaching styles or educational methods which are originally different than the international students ' scholastic values, beliefs, and practices. One of the key elements in my research paper is the attention it paid to the cultural/social clashes that may occur to international students while they are attempting to socialize within the host culture.

Racial diversity is a term that describes the variety and nuances in the color of human skin. Throughout the course of education, students with darker colored skin experience discrimination and are not granted the opportunities they deserve. “As the United States becomes more racially and ethnically diverse, institutions…are [asked] to prepare students to live and work in an increasingly multicultural society” (Jones 249). The article describes research done in 2008 that investigates the relationship between racial diversity and community college normative campus climate. This research is important because the majority of research done within the heading of diversity and campus climate are focused on 4-year colleges (Jones 251, 259). The critical

College universities should actively strive to make their campuses racially diverse for the benefit of their students and society.

It has been a long four weeks since I last saw you, but I want you to know that I am doing well and that I will be back home soon for two weeks. I want you to know, that we have to catch up on a lot of issues that I have learned. Like you already may know I am taking Contemporary Issues. It is a class designed to show the students the multicultural perspective of the diversity on the campus. You will be so surprised to everything that I have learned, the facts are really interesting on University of California San Diego (UCSD). I have come to learn the school is not what we expected it to be. I have done multiple reading, one in particular caught my attention written by Tara J. Yosso, she argues multiple views on how inequality continues to be a problem and is becoming a norm for the community of historically underrepresented students (hus).

In high school, we are limited to, our individual neighborhoods and schools which may not be lacking in diversity. However, when one heads to college it is important to be open to new ideas and be able to interact with people from all parts of the world. A college community is the ideal environment for people from all different backgrounds to learn from each other. A diverse learning environment is very important on all college campuses so that students from all backgrounds feel welcomed and safe. One thing that attracted me to Ohio State University (OSU) is the diversity that is found on campus. Being a Puerto Rican American, it is important for me to attend a campus that is inclusive of all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender

Having never left the confines of New York City for more than a week or two at a time, there is a certain fear I have of leaving this comfort for college. There are aspects of life away from home that I can prepare for: new friends, a new city, new culture, etc. But, there are certain things no amount of preparation can get me ready for. One such aspect that I was concerned about was diversity of the college community, both on and off campus. Coming from a “cultural melting pot,” would I be able to adjust to little diversity elsewhere?

Universities in the present globalized world have a diverse student population. I believe this aspect has an important role to play in the overall educational experience of students. Diversity has many forms such as gender, race or ethnicity, nationality or place of origin, disability, etc. When students interact with fellow students who are different from them, they learn to value and respect differences. I feel it helps in developing students who are more open to new ideas and willing to experiment. Ultimately, this creates a more tolerant society. Growing up in India surrounded by cultures different from my own, I was encouraged to value both the commonalities and differences of the human experience. As a graduate student at McGill, and while living in Montreal, a vibrant multicultural city, the experiences that I gained further shaped my worldview. To demonstrate how I will employ my competency in a diverse academic setting I will focus here on the approaches that I used during my graduate years at McGill.

One of the pressing issues trending in higher education is the matriculation and retention of women and minority students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). As our global economy continues to battle with other nations in staying abreast with cutting edge industrial fields, colleges, and universities are faced with increasing the number of students in the STEM field. There is urgency in not only expanding the number of students pursuing a STEM major, but also more importantly heightening the number of women and minority students in those fields.

Diversity refers to the range of ideas, beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, and many more within institutions, and social environments. There are believers who argue diversity benefits every party involved, and there are people who believe diversity serves no purpose to everyone involved. Because of these varying views, diversity among universities nationwide is a touching issue causing these universities to attempt to implement procedures to increase diversity on their campus. For example, Michigan awarded twenty points to applicants who identify with a specific minority groups.

America is a place that was founded as being the melting pot of the world’s population. High schools, community colleges and universities are often a smaller representation of the United States as a whole. In Northern Michigan there is a community college named Mid-Michigan Community College (MMCC). MMCC has two campuses Harrison and Mount Pleasant, which serve different student populations. Harrison is the main campus, which typically sees more poverty stricken students and Mount Pleasant which see broader diversity and a higher affluent population, due to Central Michigan University being down the road.

The word “diversity” means a range of different things. It can also see as the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas and so on. As a university student you are expected to have an idea in every aspect or area of life because learning is universal despite you are in school, you have to incorporate learning with social, economic, political and environmental aspect of life. These can be along, the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities religious beliefs political beliefs, or other ideologies.

It is essential for diversity to exist because it offers people to have the ability to take in new experiences and viewpoints. However, the definition of diversity can change from person to person. Many college campuses have varying definitions of diversity, whether it is having students of many different regions, majors, or ethnicities. The University of Colorado’s definition seems to focus on the aspect of community. The University of Colorado Boulder defines diversity as having students from a variety of backgrounds and interests, all adding to the idea that they will come together to form a strong community. However, this definition is not consistent with the actions of the university, which focus mainly on race.

Many universities in the United States are looking to increase the diversity on their campuses and increasing the international student population is an attractive way of doing so. These students add a layer of diversity to the residence halls, campus atmosphere, and classrooms. The mix of international students in classrooms can have a positive, and sometimes negative, impact on the student classroom experience. These students entering American classrooms can face challenges in their critical thinking, speaking, cultural differences, and academic standards. Many international students have to adjust to the difference of learning and thinking in their native language to the learning and thinking style of the American classroom. This transition presents a challenge for many international students.

To reinforce company values by being actively involved and creating strong relationships in the community is a core value at TCCC. To ensure new candidates embody similar values, the company should scout for key traits that support its community-focused corporate culture during the recruitment process. For TCCC, the definition of global diversity should encompass an understanding of the differences between cultures and foster internal diversity. Support from top management and clearly communicating the business requirements for diversity and inclusion practices are also important.