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Diversity:
Understanding and Appreciating Differences Within The Human
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Diversity,
in a broad sense, refers to "the variety created in any
society and within any individual, by the presence of different
points of view and ways of making meaning which generally flow
from the influences of different cultural and religious heritages.
This includes the differences in how we socialize women and men and
the differences that emerge from social economic status, age and
developmental and/or physical ability" (American Association
of College & Universities, 1995).
By
defining diversity broadly the focus becomes one of inclusiveness
and respect for the variety of characteristics that make one
individual different from another. This
"all-inclusive" environment recognizes that value of
individual characteristics and the contribution such differences
make to the whole.
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is important from an educational perspective because it enhances
the educational experience of all students regardless of their
race or ethnicity. Because of its mission, values, and
dedication to learning, higher education is uniquely positioned to
foster and nurture the behaviors to make diversity work.
Students learn about the world around them, about society and its
nature, and about values and differences. Students also
learn how to work with others, learn from others, and teach
others. Differences, quality, and content can be explored
through various areas of the curricula. This learning is
then transferred outside the classroom into the community and
workplace. |
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The College
will make all educational and personnel decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin or
ancestry, age, physical or mental disability unrelated
to ability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam
era veteran, except as specifically exempted by law. |
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