Most see this growing diversity and economic interdependence as a fact, rather than a problem. They support diversity education that addresses these issues. According to Elway Research, most people see diversity as a positive factor on campus life and for individual growth. However, people disagree strongly as to the impact of diversity on academic standards and core curriculum. The challenge for supporters of diversity education is to educate the public that diversity education can and should be part of an academically rigorous college experience that prepares students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Diversity education can help build both a strong society and a strong economy.
Diversity education wins support when it is related to personal growth. People who have recently graduated from college and those who have taken diversity courses tend to be even more supportive of diversity education than the general public.