Multiculturalism at Kalamazoo College: Goals

Goal #1

To inform and educate the campus community about the importance and value of diversity in the educational environment. Systemically addressing diversity or multiculturalism is a complex issue.  Systems are comprised of individuals.  One cannot assume that every one is on the same plane, in relation to their acceptance of the need to address issues of diversity.  The concept, related definition, and consequences of accepting and/or embracing diversity will vary, based on individual experience and the differing stages of racial/cultural identity development.  Therefore, it is necessary to educate the community by 1) providing a common definition and frame of reference, and 2) showing explicitly how attending to matters of diversity is critical to institutional (and therefore, individual) survival.

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