Diversity, said Jackson, involves racial, cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Diversity stretches our understanding.
Diversity creates a holistic view that prepares students for the world, said Jackson. He said he feels part of UNH's role as a university is to prepare students for the world, and diversity is part of that preparation. According to Jackson, the university hasn't made diversity as much of a priority as it should be. Besides preparing students for diverse communities beyond college, diversity also builds a level of sensitivity, said Jackson. It should be part of the education process that people are socialized.