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Simmons College - DiversityCollege Prowler2.31
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Diversity is a tricky thing at Simmons, and the small size of the school can be deceiving. The population is open and welcoming to students of all backgrounds. The Diversity Committee watches over faculty and curriculum diversity, and Student Advisors on Multiculturalism is a student group concerned with educating students on other cultures and being respectful of others. Multicultural students are invited to a multicultural student open house during fall orientation. The ALANA (African-American, Latina, Asian, and Native American) association hosts awareness activities on campus to further the acceptance of difference on campus. Multicultural groups work hard to expose their peers to Asian Awareness Month, Black History Month, and Latino Heritage Month. Religious groups offer praying spaces, retreats for students, and even suggest a church or temple that might fit a student. The cost of the College—although a significant amount of tuition can be covered by financial aid—often creates only a small group of people who can actually afford Simmons. Efforts have increased to make Simmons a more diverse and accepting community with the implementation of the FACES (First-year Appreciation of Cultural Experiences at Simmons) program. On the whole, Simmons is extremely accepting of differences: culturally, politically, religiously, and sexual orientation—no matter how small the population is statistically. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
I don't think Simmons is at all...
I don't think Simmons is at all diverse. |
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I’ll give Simmons an ‘A’ for...
I’ll give Simmons an ‘A’ for effort. |
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The campus is relatively diverse....
The campus is relatively diverse. We’re not talking U.N. diverse, but you’ll see and know people from lots of different backgrounds. |
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Simmons, like all colleges and...
Simmons, like all colleges and universities, has been historically closed to minority groups in the U.S. In other areas, such as geographical diversity, Simmons could also do better. Most students are from the New England area. |
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I think it depends on the person’s...
I think it depends on the person’s definition of diversity. It could be better in some aspects. I would like to see more diversity as far as racial appearances; but again, it depends on the person’s definition of diversity. |
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Simmons College? FactsEconomic Status
While there is diversity in the economic status of Simmons’s student body, the cost of tuition and room and board directs the average students to be middle-class or upper-middle-class. Financial aid packages do open doors for those who don’t fit in these categories, so don’t fret too much. At Simmons, you will find students with no financial aid and the ability to shop on Boston’s Newbury Street without a care, as well as students balancing their course work with one or two part-time jobs. The contrast between the students spending their parent’s money versus their own on books and extracurricular activities creates an interesting mix.
Gay Pride
The alliance makes efforts to make students comfortable with their sexuality. Recent discussion has expanded to transgender students.
Minority Clubs on Campus
There are several multicultural organizations on campus. Events are held to celebrate Asian, Black, and Latino history months. The Black Student Organization (BSO) is one of the strongest organizations on campus, sponsoring dances and poetry readings. The Asian Students Association is dedicated to welcoming all students to experience Asian culture.
Most Common Religions
Judaism, Catholicism, Bahai
Political Activity
Political activity has been reinforced by the emergence of Simmons Votes, an organization developed to encourage student voting. Liberal and Democratic ideas are dominant.
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