For years, college leaders have talked about becoming more diverse and inclusive, although they did not always commit to those goals. But the national conversation changed dramatically after George Floyd died in police custody.
The protests that followed, fueled by growing racial tensions and shifting national demographics, have stopped many colleges in their tracks and made them reconsider their diversity efforts more seriously than ever.
This Chronicle collection, Student Diversity: What Colleges Need to Do Now, includes must-read articles on how colleges have responded to the crisis, and what steps they should take to make diversity and equity a priority. It includes interviews with students, advice from experts, and pointed opinion essays from academics.
