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Scholarship March 29, 2017

“The Climate for Underrepresented Groups and Diversity on Campus”

The Wabash Center

Author
Hurtado, Sylvia and Ruiz, Adriana
Publisher
The Higher Education Research Institute (HERI)
Race continues to be a significant issue on campus. Underrepresented college students at low-diversity institutions reported more incidents of stereotyping, discrimination and harassment on campus. Data indicate more hospitable racial climates on the most diverse campuses and suggest that campuses must continue to work to improve intergroup relations even as enrollments begin to change.