Argument+Essay

Thinking about our discussion of "The Purpose of Education", your tour of Larrison Hall, the Brookdale website, and the information you'll gather during the week, answer the following question:

What role should a college campus play in creating an atmosphere of tolerance? Does Brookdale foster an environment of tolerance as effectively as it advertises one?

Things to consider: You may choose to write your paper with a focus on one aspect of diversity on campus such as: Or something else that interests you in particular.
 * Does Brookdale seem to offer a "moral education" as Dr. King describes?
 * Do Brookdale's attempts at fostering diversity meet the needs of the students and faculty? Why or why not?
 * Is diversity integrated into campus life and culture or is it simply an add-on?
 * Are some diversity issues more effectively addressed than others? Why might that be?
 * Race
 * Ethnicity
 * Religion
 * Disability
 * LGBTQ
 * Social Class
 * Nontraditional students
 * Culture
 * Gender

You may also include ONE outside reference on the larger issue of diversity in higher education that suppliments your argument.

Page Length: 4-5 page minimum First Draft Due November 5th