In class today, we gave our presentations for our first research assignment. I did mine on the effect of the internet on higher education, but there were lots of other unique  presentations too. One presentation that I thought was fascinating and important was James’ presentation on diversity on College campuses.

Within this presentation he brought up a lot of good points regarding the need for increased diversity on campuses everywhere, and the benefits brought about by having a diverse student body. As James laid out in his presentation, having a diverse student body not only allows for a more open minded community when it comes to civil issues, but also produces better students and better leaders, both very important things that universities are striving to do. With racial issues being such a large influence on many large issues of today, any organization that strives to bring the most people into the most enlightened view about race is doing a good thing. This, combined with proven increases in academic
success on diverse campuses leaves very little room for doubt that having diverse campuses is beneficial to everyone involved.

I went to a fairly non-diverse high school, so Santa Clara has been a greater step into diversity for me. Other students may come from more diverse schools and by attending Santa Clara, are stepping into a less diverse community. Either way, we need to recognize the need for diversity and strive to create a community where everyone has equal opportunity in everything, and is not held back or looked down upon because of their ethnicity.

Nate Miller