Episode 102: “Diversity” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
The word “diversity” has become a sticky one. In the last fifteen years, a genuine “diversity industry” has sprung up, particularly at colleges and universities in the United States. Higher education institutions across the country have entire...
Words & Numbers · Antony Davies & James R. Harrigan
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Show Notes
The word “diversity” has become a sticky one. In the last fifteen years, a genuine “diversity industry” has sprung up, particularly at colleges and universities in the United States. Higher education institutions across the country have entire departments with dozens of full-time, highly-paid staff members dedicated to the concept. But to what effect? And exactly what kinds of “diversity” are we talking about? Special guest (and regular FEE contributing author) Mark J. Perry joins Antony Davies and James Harrigan to drill down into this and more on this week’s episode of Words and Numbers.
Quick hits
Oregon first state to require home visits of all families with newborns
Oregon looks to impose statewide rent control
Foolishness of the week
City Harvest self-sufficiency calculator
Topic of the week: Diversity Officers and Administrative Bloat in Higher Education
The impact of diversity officers on diversity
University of Michigan spends $11 million on diversity
Fraction of 18-24 year olds enrolled in college (by race and gender)
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James R. Harrigan on Minds.com
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