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Even though our campus is becoming more diverse, faculty diversity has stayed almost stagnant from 2001-2005. In 2001, 34.8% of students were African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, Pacific Islander, or International. Whereas, only 16% of faculty were African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, Pacific Islander, or International. In 2005, the student body rose to 40.2% and faculty rose to 18% (Statistics are from TWUs Institutional Research Department). A related question is: "What do teachers and administrators who are not from the same class, cultural, or racial backgrounds need to know about students and their communities in order to provide the best learning environment for everyone?" (Luttrell 3). Do you think that a women's center along with the help of multicultural programs could help create a bridge between students and teachers? In many ways, a women's center could offer community based education outside of the traditional classroom.

Cited:
Luttrell, Wendy. " Empowerment Without Illusion." Off Our Backs: a women's newsjournal. Washington: May 31, 1982. Vol. 12, Iss. 5