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College Prowler Take
The school is making efforts to attract a broader range of students, but presently, the school is still a largely homogenized group of wealthy, Caucasian students. Colgate has taken a proactive approach to addressing the problem, by focusing on diversity during freshman orientation and assuring students, especially by the recently created Dean of Diversity, that diversity on campus will improve in years to come. The little interaction between the wealthy Caucasian students and other students of diverse backgrounds, whether it be ethnicity, socioeconomic class, nationality, or sexual orientation, is done by those in the majority who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone. Climate surveys have been collected to determine student happiness; for students who are not wealthy, Caucasian, and in particular male, their experiences have not been as positive. Some of the more integrated organizations on campus are the student dance groups, which often flaunt performers of several ethnicities during each end-of-semester Dancefest performance. Students tend to support the parties or events held by multicultural groups on campus, yet it tends to be the same concentrated number of faces every time. Students Speak Out
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The average Colgate student is...
The average Colgate student is white and comes from an upper-middle- to upper-class family. There is then a pretty even split between Jews, Protestants, and Catholics, and an even split between males and females, and liberals and conservatives. Colgate is as diverse as a pancake, and pancakes are not very diverse. The students are all very accepting though, and the students of racial minority have just as good of a Colgate experience as anyone else.
Diversity: March 01, 2009
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ColCP says: Colgate University 2016 Psychology |
Although there are people from all...
Although there are people from all around the world, we have no diverse thought.
Diversity: February 26, 2009
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ColAR says: Colgate University 2016 History |
There are vast extremes, no real...
There are vast extremes, no real median. The population is mostly white, and there is not much cultural diversity.
Diversity: February 25, 2009
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ColDP says: Colgate University 2014 Other |
The campus is pretty diverse...
The campus is pretty diverse intellectually. Beyond that, diversity at Colgate is a joke. Even though more minorities are attend every year, they pretty much keep to themselves. Economic diversity? Pssssh. It's mostly rich kids. I never felt poor until I got here.
Diversity: February 25, 2009
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ColDi says: Colgate University 2016 Computer and Information Sciences |
The campus is not very ethnically...
The campus is not very ethnically diverse. The majority of people that go to Colgate are very wealthy. There are a lot of spoiled brats here.
Diversity: February 25, 2009
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FactsEconomic Status
Colgate students carry designer handbags, flip the collars of their Polo shirts, and drive new models of SUVs or luxury cars. The school is noticeably upper-class, which can cause students from less fortunate backgrounds to feel uncomfortable.
Gay Pride
Colgate has a small LBGTQ population. Lambda is a support group for students, although it maintains a low profile on campus for the comfort of students who are not openly LGBTQ. Family Dinner occurs every Tuesday night in Frank Dining Hall and is time for LGBTQ to gather and socialize, though anyone is welcome. There is also Advocates, a Gay-Straight Alliance on campus.
Minority Clubs
The minority clubs maintain a visible role in campus affairs. They are often seen at Coop tables, set up to inform students of various events or issues. Groups work with one another in philanthropic endeavors, such as the Brothers Charity Auction, Latin American Student Association (LASO) dance showcases, and Sisters of the Round Table (SORT) charity dances. The ALANA Culture Center is the African, Latin American, Asian, and Native American center on campus. ALANA hosts several open-to-all speakers, brown bag lunches, and educational and social programs throughout the year.
Most Common Religions
Although the various religious groups actively advertise their events in hope of gaining new attendees, for the most part the groups are quiet, and the bulk of their activity takes place off campus. Christianity is the main religion on campus, but 20 percent of Colgate students are Jewish.
Political Activity
Colgate has a fairly liberal student campus, but the campus is open hearing everyone's political voice. College Democrats and College Republicans are represented on campus. However, most students are drawn to groups focused on human rights issues, such as Amnesty International, Democracy Matters, and Student Global AIDS Campaign. If students feel underrepresented, they are encouraged to create a group on campus and are welcome to apply for official recognition.
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