It is believed that diversity among students, academics, and staff greatly supports
university to fulfill its primary mission of providing a quality education. Diversity
enriches educational experiences since we can learn more from those whose
experiences, beliefs, and perspectives are different from our own. These lessons can
be best taught in a richly diverse intellectual and social environment.
Diversity also promotes personal growth--and therefore a healthy society. By
challenging stereotyped preconceptions, diversity encourages critical thinking and
helps students learn to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds.