In wake of Supreme Court ruling, college groups issue statement on diversity | Inside Higher Ed: Thirty-seven college associations on Sunday issued a joint statement on the importance of diversity in American higher education.
"A diverse student body enables all students to have the transformational experience of interacting with their peers who have varied perspectives and come from different backgrounds. These experiences, which are highly valued by employers because of their importance in the workplace, also prepare students with the skills they need to live in an interconnected world and to be more engaged citizens. Our economic future, democracy, and global standing will suffer if the next generation is not ready to engage and work with people whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are different from their own," says the statement, published as an advertisement Sunday in The New York Times.
"We remain dedicated to the mission of discovering and disseminating knowledge gained through direct experiences with diverse colleagues -- a resource for achieving a stronger democracy and nation," the statement added.
