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Tag Archives: Colgate University
Graduation Groupthink
At the end of the school year, I sometimes reflect back on my graduation from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. In 1971, our graduation speaker was U. S. Secretary of State William P. Rogers. I do not remember one … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbie Hoffman, Christine Lagarde, Clarence Thomas, Colgate University, college graduation, commencement speakers, Community College Survey of Student Engagement, Condoleeza Rice, conservative, Dick Gregory, Eric Holder, higher education, Hirsi Ali, historically black college, ideal culture, International Monetary Fund, John Boehner, Morgan State University, political ideology, racism, real culture, Robert Birgineau, Skidmore College, University of California Berkeley, William P. Rogers, women's rights
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Fraternities, Sororities, and Diversity Unconsciousness
Earlier this year, I read that a fraternity at the University of Mississippi had been suspended by its national body because of the actions of three of its members. Evidence shows that three freshmen affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon likely … Continue reading
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Tagged Colgate University, cultural encapsulation, discrimination, fraternities, Greek system, homelessness, Indiana University, James Meredith, Kappa delta, Lamda Chi Alpha, negative sanctions, noose, President Judy Bonner, segregation, Sigma Phi Epsilon, sororities, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi
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Women’s Colleges Still Needed?
Recently, I read an article that addressed the challenges confronting women’s colleges, including their declining enrollment nationwide. A small, small fraction of prospective female college students are interested in a women’s college. When I started attending college in the 1960s, … Continue reading
Diversity Training: SME or Experience?
When it comes to diversity training, is it more important to be a subject matter expert (SME) or someone who is well-versed in training? When hiring a diversity trainer, the question itself is problematic. With a subject as complex as … Continue reading