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Matthew Lynch published in Diversity, Higher Education

It is Necessary to Disseminate Multicultural Standards in Higher Education

Multiculturalism, particularly in higher education, can come with substantial payoffs for the students. So, is it necessary to spread this concept, or to forcefully integrate multicultural standards? Is it happening on its own?

Correcting Concepts of Inferiority in Education Environments

One of the many problems that occur when disseminating multicultural standards is that many individuals may believe that their culture is superior to others. Often this stems from a sense of ancestral or cultural pride. Attempting to dampen that pride hardly ever has a positive outcome.

How can higher education leaders ensure that they are correcting concepts of superior and inferior cultures? When working with students in a higher learning environment, you’re often interacting with young adults who are capable of analysis and critical thinking.

Relying on those two skills, it is possible and reasonable to expect adults from various cultures to develop cultural relativism. The underlying idea is that cultural relativism will lead adults to understand that cultures are different, but not better or worse than any other culture.

The university environment is the perfect platform for these discussions. It is in a multicultural environment focused on learning, where people can assess the cultural norms they grew up with and learn from others who had different experiences.

The Case for Blending Cultures

Thought leaders Sleeter and Flores who have published research on the topic of multicultural teaching, both note that social interactions within multicultural education environments have fewer instances of prejudice. It is possible that multiculturalism, with its ability to blend cultures and define similarities between outwardly opposite cultures, leads to less social stereotyping. 

There are many benefits of blending cultures. Among the many cultures worldwide, there are underlying themes of self-esteem, actualizing self, identifying personal potential, rights, responsibility, and a community. However, not every culture is as individualistic and focused on the themes mentioned here.

That doesn’t mean that in a community-based culture the self is without mention. For example, in a culture that places family above self, the individual’s self-confidence may be lesser in exchange for strategic interdependence within the family unit.

When blending cultures, the result often leads young adults to take the best of both worlds. Those raised in individualistic cultures may find great joy in community-based atmospheres, whereas those who contributed to a community-based culture may find strength in working on themselves. 

Taking Conscious and Purposeful Action

University leaders, staff members, teachers, and administrators must all take note of the spread of a multicultural presence within their institution. Although many are happy to see the emergence of young adults coming into their own, there is the possibility of adverse effects.

Bring staff together to determine conscious and purposeful ways to impact the multicultural environment within your school. Are multicultural codes in place to ensure ethical conduct from students and staff? Do students and staff have the tools to make decisions regarding a student’s intrinsic value of their self and community?

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Matthew Lynch published in Diversity, Higher Education

How the Great Recession Impacted Black Enrollments in Higher Education

When the Great Recession started in 2007 and continued throughout 2008, many people were affected. Unemployment rates skyrocketed and many people could not pay for the daily items that they needed. However, new research shows that one of the biggest areas of that was impacted was higher education. Many families could not pay for the application costs of college, and beyond that, the tuition costs. This led to many students being unable to afford to get a college degree.

The costs were too high

At the time when the housing market collapsed and stocks declined, many families had to make some hard choices. This was especially true for many Black families that were impacted hard with unemployment and rising rent rates. In addition to what all families in America were experiencing, the state governments lowered their higher education funding. Due to this slashed funding, many colleges raised their tuition rates, making an already unaffordable education even more unrealistic for Black families. Only the elite upper middle class and upper class could afford college educations during the Great Recession.

 Black families struggled to send their children off to college, and the Great Recession made it worse. However, the rates of enrollment for Black students never recovered. Even more than a decade later, there still remains lower rates of Black students in colleges across America.

The largest decline

The Great Recession caused increases for higher education in some races. Research shows that when a crisis like this happens, many races will enroll in higher education for better marketability of their skills. However, the same is not true with Black individuals. In fact, schools saw a decline in the number of students enrolled.

The biggest decline in enrollment was Black women. There are 80,000 less Black women receiving a college education today than there was before the Great Recession happened. This is especially unfortunate because Black men and women are the least likely to finish their degrees. At just 38% of Black students completing their programs, the race gap won’t be closed. Historically, there have been more Black women than men who are enrolled in a college education. The job market needs Black women, but the Great Recession pushed this minority out, which only furthers the race gap in post-graduate careers.

 Work needs to be done

With rates of minority students still lower than they were before the Great Recession at more than a decade later, there is work that needs to be done. Educators need to push to get minority populations, especially Black women, applying for a college education. Resources and support need to be in place at all schools so that these race gaps can be closed. As the economy still recovers from the Great Recession, it’s important to keep in mind the cost of higher education. Additional scholarships should be offered to hard-working minority students to complete their degrees. Lack of funding has traditionally been a problem, but an increase in scholarships and support for applications could finally close the gap that the Great Recession put in place.

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Matthew Lynch published in Higher Education, International Education

How International Student Mobility is Changing in Higher Education

We live in the Information Age, a time where learning and earning happen remotely, from anywhere on earth. Being a student no longer means being rooted in the country of your origins. International Student Mobility is more than just a dream. For many students around the world, it’s the best possible solution. Almost anyone can study in their favourite country. In this article, we’ll take a look at how ISM (International Student Mobility) is changing the complexion of higher education service providers around the world.

Foreign Investment vs Local Investment

For most countries, higher education has been rooted in local investment. Whatever country you were born in, you probably ended up studying there. It was convenient for all families, and the cost of education was far more manageable in one’s own country.

However, times are changing. GDP’s in growing economies around the world are making it more and more possible to study elsewhere. This economic growth is especially prevalent in countries like China, Vietnam and India. With technology like Skype, WhatsApp and Facebook, allowing families to communicate all over the world, travelling to study is not as big a deal as it once was.

What does this mean though, for an economy? ISM is becoming a source of foreign investment. When students arrive, they bring with them their basic needs. Housing, food, water and electricity have a surge in growth. And that’s only naming a few areas. ISM is great for every country.

ISM is an area of untapped potential, capable of transforming any higher education intuition from a domestic success to an internationally recognised asset. So where does this transformation begin? Can any institution become a part of this International Student Mobile revolution?

Domestic vs International Marketing

Regardless of how great an institution is, at some point, they’re going to need to spread the word about their product. Up until now, this marketing and selling process involved allowing local community members to visit the institute, meet the faculty and experience the facilities for themselves. Today, marketing is a different ballgame.

A school’s website, Facebook page, blog and video marketing campaigns are the most reliable sources of building affinity with international audiences. How quickly an institution can answer a potential customer’s query is often the deciding factor in whether or not a prospective International Student becomes next year’s enrolment.

These changes may seem daunting, but in many ways, the internet and social media have made it so much easier to communicate, market, and eventually sell the idea of attending an international school.

With a capable team behind them, every institution, regardless of which country they’re in, has the potential to attract International Students. As long as they have a quality educational product. If you’re looking for more information on strategies you can use, read this article.

Accountability in Qualifications

With this international trend in student mobility growing, the one question that all institutes need to answer is this:

“Will my qualification be recognized anywhere in the world?”

Any institute looking to attract international students needs to answer this question with a resounding, “Yes!”

This means that local standards need to be polished off and measured up against international standards. It entails raising the bar and being willing to be held accountable to new standards of global learning. Any institute willing to do this has the potential to be a part of the future of education. Are you excited about your school’s prospects in an international world of student mobility?

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Matthew Lynch published in Education Leadership, Higher Education, K-12, School Leadership

Making the Link to Career and Life Success: Can K-12 and Higher Education Get it Right?

The model of the graduate, the vision of the graduate, the portrait of the graduate, the college- and career-ready graduate, and many other catchy phrases are being used to express the importance of making sure our students leave K-12 education prepared for the rigor and challenges of college. Though, are the skills that garner college admissions and earn college degrees, the skills that lead to career and life success?

K-12’s Big Bet

K-12 education systems are collapsing academic levels; eliminating tracking at their schools; adopting no-zero grading practices; opening access to advanced placement courses; providing SAT preparation workshops; eliminating course prerequisites; going one-to-one; and placing community colleges in their high schools—all in an effort to ensure that students have equal access to a high-quality education that prepares them for college success.  K-12’s big bet is that if academic rigor is increased for all; and school and policy barriers are removed, then their graduates will be ready for college success.  Simply improving SAT scores, signing up for advanced placement courses, even if not in an interest area, will improve the student’s college admission opportunities.

The Missing Link

By linking equity and academic processes with climate and culture improvement efforts, school systems are realizing greater student success.  They have secured the missing link.  The Meriden Public Schools’ (MPS) climate suite consists of three support mechanisms; a climate survey for students, staff, and families; a getting to know you survey; and MPS Cares—an online portal tool.  These tools provide us with data trends, district challenges, and individual student needs, which drive district initiatives to impact our students positively.  Most importantly, MPS has given students greater voice and choice, launched student-centered learning environments, and got students excited about their learning.

When we look at the probability of students attending college, the following factors must be considered:  reading, math, critical thinking skills, attendance, school anxiety, and social comfort.  Having an academic skills foundation is no longer enough.  A balance between academic strengths, emotional stability, life, interest, and perseverance/grit will increase the probability of students attending college, and more importantly, once there, experiencing success. But when K-12 and higher education value student engagement and interest, allow students to design and create and recognize unique learners, then K-12 and higher education will have the impact our nation’s economy and society requires.

It Starts with You

School systems have set the stage for student success by embracing digital transformations, creating student-centered learning environments, intentional scheduling practices, and personalizing the learning environments for all students (see attached College for All Card).  More and more colleges are looking for students with unique skills sets, not just high SAT scores and pristine high school transcripts.

The “New” High School Experience

At MPS, students in grade nine now participate in career exploration activities and understand the importance of their high school coursework and transcripts, as well as their passion and interest areas.  One-to-one conferences with adult mentors frame the importance of regular attendance, engagement, academic rigor, and school satisfaction. Freshman homework clubs and family dinners provide venues to review the PSAT process and B’s or better incentives, but also to discuss life goals and career interests.  In addition to the activities in grade nine, tenth-grade students participate in pre-/post-college exploration activities, visit four-year colleges, and tour successful businesses.

Eleventh-grade students participate in small group and individual college and career planning meetings, where parents are invited.  Spring SATs are discussed, and preparation classes provided.  However, as more and more colleges are doing away with this one admission metric, schools are rethinking how they use their time and resources.  The district hosts college and financial literacy fairs, and summer college and career academies in district (launching summer 2019), to ensure all students are prepared for the college application process.

Weekly college readiness and career preparation offerings begin in the senior year.  College application dinners and scholarship workshops are provided weekly.  In addition, military, apprenticeship, and community college roundtables are offered.  The culminating activity is a Senior Signing Day where students walk across the auditorium stage with their college, military branch or company of employment logo presented on the big screen behind them.  With the head football coach as the master of ceremonies of the event and the junior class in the audience, it is time for the seniors and the staff to celebrate their success, to show the world they got it right!

Indicators of Success

When supporting college and career success, schools look to provide rigorous programs, career exploration, life skills, and opportunities for independent thinking.  Most importantly, we must change mindsets to ensure that all team members recognize that the best way to love their students is by ensuring that they realize the skills and training needed to compete in a competitive global economy.  Do we provide opportunities for our students to problem solve, debate, design, and build?  Are we preparing our students for jobs that do not even exist? Are we honest about the reality of jobs that will be lost to machines and other technological advances?

Meriden Public Schools’ Student-Centered Equity Action Plan has led to the following results: a 20 percent increase in grade three students reading on grade level; double-digit increases on the Smarter Balanced Assessments; an 82 percent reduction in suspensions, a greater sense of belonging experienced by students and staff; a 20 percent increase in high school graduation rates; and more students going on to attend college. But, the real success will be defined by our students’ satisfaction with their life and career.

Creating a Lasting Link

Creating a lasting partnership will require K-12 education to strengthen relationships with higher education.  With technology transforming society and our schools, it is even more essential that our school systems and colleges together.  Teachers need to guide and facilitate as we ask our students to be digital citizens who communicate, collaborate, and create.  According to Ted Dintersmith, author of What Schools Could Be, students thrive in classrooms where they develop—purpose, essential skills and mindsets, agency, and deep retained knowledge.  Both entities need to listen to one another; understand each other’s experiences; respect the challenges; validate each other’s work, and believe that it is education that needs to change, not our students.  K-12 education and higher education do not need to be rescued from one another; they need to work together, put students at the center, and realize that their individual success will have a direct impact on our collective growth and the future of our great nation.   Wake up; our students are counting on us to get it right!

 

Mark D. Benigni ([email protected]) is superintendent of Connecticut’s Meriden Public Schools and co-chair of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents.

Thomas W. Giard III ([email protected]) is superintendent of Connecticut’s Waterford Public Schools.

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Matthew Lynch published in Best Colleges and Universities, Higher Education

2023 Top Research Universities in the World

Are you a postgraduate looking for a research home? Maybe you’re a keen undergraduate hoping to get on the right track for graduate school.

There are some incredible opportunities waiting for you at research universities. You just need to find the right one. Here are five of our favorite top research universities.

1. MIT

MIT is the holy grail of research universities. The funding and faculty alone set it apart from most other schools. But what’s great about MIT is that research isn’t limited to staff or graduates; the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program provides opportunities to get involved with projects before you’ve even graduated.

2. University of Oxford

Oxford is one of the world’s oldest universities and it provides both an undergraduate and postgraduate tradition steeped in history and incredible connections for research.

Oxford provides an opportunity to access not only world-class research resources but are likely to rub shoulders with the best and brightest in their fields as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship.

3. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is the best research university on the European continent. Founded in 1854, it was designed to be a center for excellence in science and technology.

While it’s still a national center of excellence, it personifies the global focus offered by Zurich and Switzerland as a whole and is home to an impressive number of international students and researchers.

The university regularly partners with international institutions, both universities and companies, to trade both information and resources for even stronger research programs.

4. University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is Canada’s premier research university with research funding that outpaces every other university in the country. It has also made a name for itself as one of the world’s best universities not only in research but overall.

Whether you’re interested in science or the arts, the University of Toronto is an excellent school for current and future researchers.

5. The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo is recognized as being the best university in Japan and one of the best research universities in Asia and the world.

It’s a unique university in the sense that it is home to as many undergraduate students as postgraduates and more so when you count doctoral students. Those students benefit from Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research as Tokyo receives 40% more in fund than the university with the second largest grants.

Are you attending one of these research institutions? Did we mention your favorite university? Let us know in the comments below.

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Matthew Lynch published in Best Colleges and Universities, Higher Education

2023 The 5 Most Expensive Colleges in America

Elite and expensive describe some of America’s top universities. In 2022, students matriculating at these colleges can expect to pay nearly $70,000 a year in tuition Room and board.

Considering that many students take four to six years to complete their college degrees, their education costs a hefty sum.

These five universities are the most expensive colleges in America.

  1. Claremont McKenna College

As the fifth most expensive college in America, Claremont McKenna costs a paltry $54,405 for tuition and another $16,705 for room and board. Average aid packages of $46,324 make this college more affordable for students seeking an education from a private liberal arts school.

  1. Sarah Lawrence College

Students at this private liberal arts college located just outside New York City pay $52,550 for tuition and another $14,440 for room and board. The school is small, with an undergraduate enrollment of fewer than 1500 students. The acceptance rate here is 53%.

The school is known for having top-notch faculty members.

  1. University of Chicago

A private school, the University of Chicago is the third most expensive school in the country, with a combined total cost of $73,356. Tuition is $57,006, and room and board costs $16,350. The university is well-known for its research, and it consistently ranks in the top for the best in education.

  1. Columbia University

The tuition at Columbia University is $59,430 per year. Room and board costs $14,016 , bringing the total annual cost to $73,446. Most students pay an average of $20,000 a year after receiving their financial aid packages. Before you begin packing your bags, however, keep in mind that Columbia turns down 94% of their applicants.

  1. Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College is a private liberal arts school that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Located in Claremont, California, the most expensive college in America costs $75,003 annually. Tuition here is $56,876, and room and board costs $18,127. Almost three-fourths of the students attending this university receive financial aid, but know they’ll be offered top jobs in STEM fields.

In Summary

Many of the students enrolled at these universities aren’t paying the full amount for their tuition. Estimates suggest that anywhere from 25% to 70% of the students attending these colleges receive financial aid to assuage the pain of the high cost of a university education.

Even if students had to pay full price, they consider the investment well worthwhile. Many of them enter the workforce making six-figure salaries.

The most expensive colleges in America in 2020 will continue to attract hopeful candidates for admission.

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2023 The World’s Most Affordable Universities

High school graduates often dream about accomplishing two essential goals once their diploma is in hand. They want to travel to foreign countries and obtain their college degrees.

“How much is THAT going to cost,” ask concerned parents. Travel and college studies may seem mutually exclusive, but some students may find that a willingness to travel abroad to get a college degree will cost them far less than studying at a U.S. School.

The least expensive university in the U.S. is Brigham Young University – Provo with an annual tuition rate of less than $6,000. That includes room and board, too. Small class sizes and plenty of available financial aid make this school a top choice for affordability in the U.S.

How surprised would you be to know that you have even more affordable choices around the world? Here are some of the world’s most affordable universities:

University of Bergen

Although the cost of living in Bergen is higher than in New York City, students may find that the price justifies the means. Annual living expenses average $17,000. Tuition at Norwegian universities is free, which means that the only expenses you’ll occur while studying abroad is your living costs.

Tecnológico de Monterrey

This university is anchored in beautiful Monterrey, Mexico, but it has satellite campuses throughout the country. Tuition costs average $5,000 annually, and room and board will set you back $6,000 a year. Prices for getting a college degree in Mexico are similar throughout the country, although you may find it more expensive to live in Mexico City.

Universiti Malaya (UM)

If you’ve wanted to attend school in Asia, consider Malaysia as your number one choice for value and affordability. Tuition is less than $4000 annually, and you can expect to pay less than $4300 a year for living costs. The University of Malaysia continuously improves its rankings among colleges in the world, but there are other universities here to consider as well, such as the University of Nottingham (UK) and University of Southern California – School of the Cinematic Arts (US).

Options for Graduate School

Affordability isn’t limited to just undergrads. Graduate students seeking options that are easy on the wallet can find plenty of affordable universities around the world. Many of them offer online courses, as well.

Students interested in an MBA program in the U.S., for example, can find plenty of colleges with annual tuition rates of less than $8,000 annually. Living expenses are additional, of course.

Candidates interested in studying abroad can find more affordable options, though. King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia (KAUST), provides a free education (including tuition, living expenses and medical care) through subsidized financial aid.

Thanks to some of the most affordable universities in the world, you can live abroad and get your degree at the same time, more economically than studying in the states.

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2023 Best and Worst Colleges for Free Speech

Free speech is a treasured right granted by the Constitution of the United States. Taking this right for granted or allowing it to be usurped puts our country and especially citizens in danger of losing not only their First Amendment Rights but other rights as well.

In his fable “The Bear Who Let It Alone,” humorist James Thurber said, “You might as well fall on your face as lean too far backwards.” Good universities can make bad decisions that have them leaning too far backward, especially when silencing free speech.

Worst colleges for free speech

Colleges and universities should uphold and encourage free speech, but three schools have earned a place among the worst for free speech according to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). Each university mishandled a situation involving free speech.

  • Georgetown University – This school has earned notoriety for clamping down on free speech several times. Most recently, the school preventing students from campaigning for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, citing their tax-exempt status as the reason. Perhaps more egregious is that the university ignores its free speech policies.
  • California State University, Long Beach – University leaders clamped down on free speech when they forced the closure of a play that made fun of racial stereotypes and showed how race defines a person. The actors in the play were minorities themselves, but the university refused to allow for artistic expression that mentioned race.
  • California State University, Los Angeles – Not to be outdone by a sister school in the same system, the university mishandled a speaking engagement by conservative Ben Shapiro by offsetting the cost of security on students, requesting a panel of opposing speakers, and imposing a tax on controversial speech.

Best colleges for free speech

Other universities serve as best examples of how free speech rights can be an integral part of the higher education experience. These schools include:

What sets apart the best colleges for free speech?

The best colleges for free speech develop clear policies and follow them. Schools that remain true to their founder’s ideas regarding free speech have had the best success in handling divergent thought and its expression.

Universities have long encouraged diverse thinking, and they must continue to do so. Students enrolled in institutions of higher education should learn how to listen to uncomfortable ideas and develop their own worldviews. The caveat is that college students are becoming less open-minded toward free speech, according to a Brookings Institute study.

Helping these students accept and encourage free speech is something to which every university should aspire.

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2023 The Best U.S. Colleges and Universities to Work For

Every year the Chronicle of Education ranks the best U.S. colleges and universities in the country. Where will you work? With 2021 nearly at the halfway mark and 2022 not far away, it’s time to look ahead to the best choices in higher education employment.

Here are my top picks for 2022, in no particular order:

Stanford University

Considered one of the most innovative universities in the country, Stanford University outperforms similarly innovative schools by offering employees cross-departmental communications, open-mindedness and free food. The university assists faculty with housing options, encourages research and scholarship, and promotes diversity and development.

Glassdoor rankings indicate that eight out ten employees would recommend the university to friends looking for work, and 90% of the employees approve of how the school is run.

Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University is a faith-based school that make it one of the best colleges and universities to work for in 2020 because of its passion for creating a balance between work and life.

Those who have worked at the Texas-based campus cite collaboration, trust and campus safety as their primary reasons for rating this school with high marks. The university culture promotes critical thinking and positivity. Reviewers report enjoying national exposure in a small-town atmosphere.

University of Michigan 

The University of Michigan offers some of the best compensation plans of any school in the country. The focus is on creating community, and this school has 200 years of experience in doing just that. Every department is service-oriented, and it shows in how the employees go out of their way to help others.

Reviews from former employees indicate that 90% of them would recommend this school to friends seeking employment in higher education.

University of Mississippi 

The University of Mississippi attracts top faculty members because of its ability to engage employees in the mission and vision of the school. Faculty members report experiencing high levels of job satisfaction, excellent working relationships with department chairs, a strong focus on diversity, and attention to fostering career trajectories.

What’s more, 97% of the employees at Ole Miss approve of the way the university is run.

Illinois State University

Illinois State University garners excellent reviews from the employees who have worked there. University leadership has a 100% approval rating, and 98% of the employees would recommend this institution to others.

Illinois State prides itself on its collaboration, and the willingness to work with each other manifests itself in every department. If you are looking for a tenure-track position, this university offers a focused and transparent approach to career planning.

My top five choices for best U.S. colleges and universities to work for in 2020 represent diverse parts of the country, and each offers distinctly appealing characteristics. There’s something for everyone in higher education.

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2023 Best and Worst Colleges for Minorities

Going to college is about expanding your worldview. You’ll have four to six years to immerse yourself in other cultures and ideas, and the best way to do that is by attending a college that encourages minority enrollment.

If you are a minority, you may want to find a university that will address your needs and help you grow. You want to know that you will be safe wherever you choose to go to school.

2022 Worst Colleges for Minorities

The worst colleges for minorities may be among the best if you’re looking for an experience that places you among ethnically similar peers.

University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

This school at the southern tip of Texas boasts a student population that is 88.9% Hispanic/Latino, 3.7% white, and .7% Black/African American. The university celebrates its Hispanic culture but will be focusing on increasing their minority enrollments thanks to a half million dollar grant.

Howard University

This private school in Washington, D.C. is a long-standing member of Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU). Student demographics reveal that 95% of the enrollment is Black/African American, 1.9% is white, and 1.4% is Asian.

Although this college is one of the least diverse schools for minorities in the United States, it has a tremendous reputation for academics. Also, it has one of the best graduation rates in the country.

2022 Best Colleges for Minorities

Don’t think that opportunities for diversity are bleak. If you’re looking for a college experience that encourages minority inclusion, consider attending one of these top three higher education choices.

Harvey Mudd College

This liberal arts school focuses on innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. It also prides itself on attracting some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds. Harvey Mudd College values minority students for their unique perspectives.

University of Hawaii – Hilo

Attend the University of Hawaii, and you’ll be immersed in cultural diversity. The school encourages minorities to share their perspectives through artistic expression. With a student population that is 22% white, 17% Asian, 14% Hispanic/Latino, 11% Native American-Pacific Islander, and the rest “ethnicity unknown,” minorities find their Ohana, what islanders call “family.”

Swarthmore College

With a student population that is 17% Asian 13% Hispanic/Latino, 6% Black or African American, and 42% white you may wonder if this school addresses the needs of minorities. The answer is a resounding YES. Swarthmore College offers tremendous opportunities for minorities to share their backgrounds and learn about others through the Black Cultural Center, the Intercultural Center, and the Student Government Organization Diversity Center.

Minority students who want a homo-ethnic educational experience can find it; for some students, attending a college with peers of similar backgrounds may be the right choice. Students seeking to expand their horizons among ethnically diverse populations can find that, too.

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