|
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from the William and Flora
Hewlett Foundation’s Pluralism and Unity Program, Holy
Cross has established a new program entitled Conscience for
Tomorrow. The program was developed to help achieve the goal
of doubling the diversity of the student body in the next
few years. The objective is to engage the entire campus in
a dialogue addressing the important issues of not only increasing
diversity, but also of helping students of color become full
and active participants in the College community. As a result
of the program, it is hoped that students will develop a
greater view of diversity and understand its necessity on
a college campus, as well as work to promote diversity and
multiculturalism over their four years on the Hill.
“This exciting and innovative program will help students hone skills that
involve having effective relationships with people from many diverse experiences,
ethnic backgrounds, perceptions and ways of thinking,” said Jacqueline
Peterson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students. “Holy
Cross, as an educational institution, has an obligation to offer our students
the best preparation possible for their positions outside the College.”
|
