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RIT is not seen by its students as an entirely diverse campus. Most students that come here are from the United States, and are mostly white, middle-class males. There has been a great push by administration the last few years to encourage diversity on campus. Though often criticized, their efforts appear to be working. The number of women and minority students has drastically increased since the campaign started. RIT students, on the whole, are very accepting of different cultures, and they are all pretty much open to different religious and political values. While there are moments of tension between certain groups, the student body seeks to promote understanding and tolerance between all religious and political groups. There have been a limited number of crimes committed due to a person’s ethnicity, religious beliefs, or social convictions, and none of them were the least bit serious. One of the most noticeable groups on campus is RITGA, the RIT Gay Alliance. RITGA is a very active group of students who seek to promote understanding and acceptance of alternative lifestyles. Another group that is very vocal is the Women’s Center. They put on various annual events, including “Take Back the Night” and “The Vagina Monologues.” These programs are aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence and bringing about social change. As at any school, there are students who have contrasting views on certain subjects. RIT allows these students to come face-to-face and discuss topics in open student forums that address heated topics, such as self-segregation, in a civilized manner. The school does a great job of promoting diversity on campus, and follows through (sometimes excessively) on its programs to do so. In the future, RIT is likely to continue its trend of becoming even more of a diverse campus by stepping up their recruitment of minority students. Students Speak Out
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I love the fact that most of the...
I love the fact that most of the pictures in the view book show a couple of girls and a couple of guys, and they all seem to be from different ethnic backgrounds. That is not a true representation of this campus at all. You will never find a group of students that look like that all together on this campus, unless you’re doing a photo shoot. |
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The administration seems to think...
The administration seems to think that we aren’t diverse enough, so they keep hitting us in the head with the idea of diversity and how we could improve it. It seems simple enough to me—if you want a more diverse campus, start recruiting students from more diverse backgrounds. |
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You want diversity? Walk through...
You want diversity? Walk through the GCIS building sometime. I’m not sure some of those people are from this planet, let alone this country. |
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The campus seems disproportionate...
The campus seems disproportionate when it comes to diversity. I think it depends on which college you are looking at. Some of them are primarily one type of student, while others, like the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, are really diverse. |
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Diversity is this big buzzword on...
Diversity is this big buzzword on campus. It’s like school spirit; no one really wants to define it, but everyone wants to know why we don’t have it. |
FactsEconomic Status
Students here tend to be from middle- to upper-class backgrounds. There is, however, a generous sprinkling of lower-class students as well. Overall, economic status is not a major issue at RIT. One thing is for sure—we’re all broke after a couple of weeks of eating out here!
Gay Pride
RIT and the town of Rochester, in general, are very accepting of the gay and bisexual population. Groups such as RITGA are very active in the community and plan many events, including the annual gay pride parade and festivities. Outspoken, a major student organization, is also available for the GLBT community, supporters and the curious.
Minority Clubs
Minority students play an important role in the overall RIT experience. There are clubs based around minority cultures, but each one welcomes any student interested in a particular aspect of the culture and does not require that students be of that minority’s descent in order to join. Clubs like OASIS and the Asian Deaf Club seek to promote overall student understanding and appreciation for different cultures. Another major student organization, African American, Latin American, and Native American (AALANA) Collegiate Association (or ACA for short), and Global Union help support many of the minority clubs on campus and their offices are located in the basement of the Student Alumni Union.
Most Common Religions
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all well represented on campus. There are many clubs on campus dedicated to religious life, including Hillel, Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC), InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IV), Brothers And Sisters In Christ (BASIC), Newman Parish, and the Muslim Student Association (MSA). Many of the groups try to work together to promote religious tolerance and understanding while still holding traditional services.
Political Activity
RIT is a political mecca of sorts. There are active groups present that hold many types of political views. Students on campus are not shy at all about actively portraying their political ideals. There are multiple official and unofficial political groups on campus, many of which post propaganda and hold meetings and rallies on a regular basis.
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