Clearly, most American universities and colleges require diversity in
their respective student bodies for three reasons. First, administrators
and faculty obviously feel that having a student body made up of
individuals from different racial backgrounds will contribute to more
understanding and appreciation by the students, thus paving the way for
closer ties among white, black and Asian students. Second, by having
students from diverse cultures, i.e. those not normally associated with
white America, all students will benefit by learning to appreciate the
differences between various social groups. And third, universities and
colleges feel that a diverse student body makes it possible for all to
achieve success while also helping those with fewer social/economic choices
and options.
As to the pros and cons of initiatives aimed at creating diverse
student bodies at major American universities and colleges, administrators
at the University of Michigan "worry that next year's entering class will
be less diverse" as a result of Michigan's 2006 ban on affirmative action,
while other officials "worry that they will lose top minority candidates to
selective private universities" (Lewin, 2007, Internet) without initiatives
that give preference to blacks and Asians over white students. Evan
Caminker, dean of the University of Michigan Law School, points out that
when affirmative action programs are eliminated, it might lead to a less
diverse student body which he sees as "a big step backward," especially
when institutions no longer have the "special responsibility for ensuring
success" (Lewin, 2007, Internet). Personally, regardless of race or ethnic
background, if an individual wishes to attend a major university,
admittance should be based solely on scores, personal achievements and
intelligence and not on a person's lack and/or possession of
social/economic advantages. For example, if a student is qualified in all
areas to attend the University of Michigan, he/she should be admitted
without any consideration of race or ethnic background.
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Lewin, Tamar. (January 26, 2007). "Colleges Regroup After Voters Ban Race
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2007/01/26/education/26affirm.html?r=1&ex=1170478800&oref=slogin.
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