Colleges and universities see this is as extremely important. That’s why Princeton is tooting its own horn here.
This report is from the school’s website:
Princeton receives national award for outstanding commitments to diversity and inclusionThe HEED Award recognizes a school’s comprehensive approach to recruiting, retaining and supporting a diverse range of students, faculty and staff. The award honors colleges and universities that support diversity in many forms, including gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, veterans, people with disabilities and members of the LGBT community.“Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being done every day across their campus,” said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of “INSIGHT Into Diversity.”“We’re extremely proud to again receive this award in recognition of the many ways in which we’ve made Princeton a truly more diverse, accessible and inclusive institution,” said Michele Minter, vice provost for institutional equity and diversity. “This special recognition is a tribute to the leadership and commitment of individuals across this campus, including Admission, Campus Life, Dean of the Faculty, Human Resources, the Graduate School and beyond. We look forward to continuing to build on this progress.”In particular, the HEED Award recognized the following initiatives, programs and changes on Princeton’s campus.Princeton’s efforts to recruit historically underrepresented and first-generation college students. In the undergraduate Class of 2023, 49.5% are American students of color, 24% are eligible for federal Pell Grants for low-income students and 16% are first-generation college students. Among U.S. graduate students who started at Princeton this fall, 43% are minorities and 28% identify as low-income or first-generation college students.
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