THE DIVERSE PROFESSORIATE
Although the number of scholars from minority groups has increased markedly in the past decade, some experts expected the numbers would be even higher by now.
Jacqueline R. Scott, an associate professor of philosophy at Loyola U. Chicago, sees applications to race theory in her study of Nietzsche. She is one of only a few black, female philosophy professors. (Photograph by Ralf-Finn Hestoft)
PHILOSOPHICAL OUTSIDERS
Fewer than 30 black women hold full-time jobs in philosophy departments, but the number has inched up in recent years.
RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE?
Some evangelical professors say they are discriminated against, but others ask whether that is because of faith — or politics.
FIGHTING FOR BENEFITS
Many gay and lesbian academics say a lack of health insurance for partners remains a major issue, even though outright discrimination has faded.
RANKINGS RAINBOW
The college-guide market has exploded, with books and rankings that cater to students of all ethnic origins, faiths, and interests.
PRESERVING ANCIENT CULTURES
Some colleges are working to keep American Indian languages from becoming a lost part of history.
DISCRIMINATION REDUX
To infer anything about a person's character or sensibility on the basis of physical racial characteristics is legally suspect. Yet that is what "diversity hiring" practices require us to do, writes Jennifer Delton.
A BROAD UMBRELLA
Hiring foreign scholars in the name of diversity does little to help the education of minority youth in the United States, says Richard A. Tapia.
CRUCIAL STEPS
James A. Anderson says campus leaders need to consider eight key points if they intend to stay true to their commitment to diversity.
TOOLS TO SUCCEED
Elite colleges must do more to help low-income students succeed, writes Julio Alves.
UNDERGRADUATE PERSPECTIVE
Two minority students write about their perspectives on diversity after taking part in exchange programs.
FIGHTING STEREOTYPES
The perspectives of single academics need to be brought more directly into teaching and scholarship, write Bella DePaulo, Rachel F. Moran, and E. Kay Trimberger.
PERSISTENT GAP
Although female undergraduates may seem to be outpacing men, they still face many obstacles on campuses, writes Linda J. Sax.