Posted on 11/09/2006 8:42:50 AM PST by CharentonChina
A group of black students at Indiana-Purdue University-Indianapolis is threatening to sue the college over alleged discrimination.
The IUPUI Black Student Union said it would file a lawsuit Monday unless officials agree to provide a new black cultural center, more black faculty and $78,000 for black student groups.
The group also wants sensitivity training for administrators and an undergraduate degree program in African-American studies.
"We're not asking for anything outlandish," said IUPUI senior Dominic Dorsey, 24, who heads the group. "We're asking for what's due to us to make us feel comfortable on a Euro-centric campus."
In a nine-page letter delivered to administrators this week, the group complained that officials turned down black students' requests to use a student activity fund and that some white officials have been disrespectful to black students.
It also complained that black students were not consulted before the Mary Cable Building was torn down this year to make room for a parking lot. Cable founded the Indianapolis chapter of the NAACP.
However, not all blacks on campus feel discriminated against. Freshman Nashunda King, 18, said she feels more comfortable at IUPUI than she did at her predominantly white high school in Avon.
"I like this environment," she said. "Everybody gets the same treatment. To me, it's fair."
IUPUI officials have made racial diversity a top goal, aiming to boost the school's minority student enrollment from 15 percent to about 18 percent. Officials also want to boost minority graduation rates at the 30,000 student campus.
"People are working hard to make IUPUI a diversity-positive campus," said Karen Whitney, IUPUI's vice chancellor for student life and diversity. "We evaluate ourselves harshly, and we've not been satisfied."
Oh. It's all about "feelings". I see ... How do you like "Bugger Off" for an answer?
Me too, but I wouldn't feel comfortable in Owl_Eagle's new activity centre. I want my own. And about three-fiddy.
Diversity is the enemy of unity - not the recognition of our vafied backgrounds, but their elevation to coequal status with our citizenship, our "American" identity. Concentrating on "diversity" takes our eye off the ball. Argh.
How about a one way ticket back to Famine, Africa?
Okay, substantial chuckle on that one. Thanks!
What hath we wrought?
oops - "varied", not "vafied". Prob'ly ruined my point, there...
It's Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
major creep is a huge problem and its not just in ethnic studies (though they are the worst offenders). There are schools that offer BS degrees in wireless engineering, what a crock. Get an EE and specialize in wireless thats what electives are for!
In the same view some school has to step up and say *enough* you want to be an black studies major pick history and aim all your electives at Africa / American history
"Black studies" is not about Africa - there are legitmate academic discplines that study Africa. It is about spending four years marinating one's self in victimhood.
This is what comes from a societal view and education system that believes it is more important to not hurt little Johnny's self-esteem than to challenge them and prepare them for a world that doesn't give a d**m about their feelings.
IUPUI is not Purdue University - it's a third-rate extension campus.
It's good to see African-American students following their parents' lead, and demanding this, that, and the other thing. Just like the old days.
Buncha kangaroos
"In other words, SEPARATE BUT EQUAL. Hmm."
Not at all. My point was that if he doesn't like the University he should find one that he likes better rather than make racist demands. As far as separate but equal, it is Blacks who are actively seek to separate themselves from whites.
Public relations in the black community for large corporations.
I just met a women who works at my company who got a big promotion and move to California after completing her Masters in African-American studies.
Remember that you asked. ;)
"Hammers, nails, and wood are racist tools of the white man."
As are Universities.
Awesome post!
That's what I said. It's called IRONY.
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