One in three Americans will be African-American, Hispanic or Asian. All of society is wrestling with issues relating to diversity, and higher education is not immune to such pressure any more than are corporations, communities or even families. Higher education must lead by example. Issues of racism and sexism do not affect just one group. They affect everyone.
Inclusion leads to growth.
We live in a diversified world filled with people and cultures moving about rapidly. In the past, people overlooked differences and everyone tried to assimilate. That was when our nation was comprised primarily of European ethnic ancestry. Such a limited outlook is culturally incorrect and economically foolhardy in a world that is shrinking with each technological advance. The U.S. is rapidly becoming a society of diverse cultures, and the burgeoning minority population of Las Vegas is exceeding all previous demographic projections.