Racial discrimination at U. of Nebraska (38 Attend Summer Institute for Promising Scholars)

University of Nebraska News Release ^ | 8/8/03 | University of Nebraska

[Right Wing Professor]

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 8, 2003 -- Thirty-eight incoming freshmen participated in the Summer Institute for Promising Scholars June 11 through July 25 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The institute is a six-week residential program for high school seniors who will attend Nebraska in the fall of 2003 and are members of U.S. racial minority populations that are underrepresented at the university. Since 1993, 315 students at the University of Nebraska have participated in the program, which is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of students from underrepresented populations.

The institute provides an opportunity for incoming first year students to complete two courses during the summer, become acquainted with the various UNL programs and services, and develop support networks on campus. In its 10-year history, the institute has helped develop a core of student leaders who have served as role models for students through their involvement as campus leaders.

Students who are selected to participate in the institute receive a full scholarship and room and board during the six-week program. Upon completion of the program, each student receives a $1,000 tuition scholarship for the first year of studies. For information on the 2004 Summer Institute for Promising Scholars, contact the UNL Office of Admissions at (402) 472-0671 or (800) 742-8800.

Participants in the 2003 institute and their intended academic major are listed below, alphabetically by hometown. The student's high school is included in parentheses if its name differs from the town.

(Kids' names deleted. The problem is this politically correct university, not the kids who think they're benefitting)

[Right Wing Professor]

Clear example of discrimination based on race. Parents of high-school seniors who would otherwise be eligible except for their race probably should think about suing.

[r9etb]

Since 1993, 315 students at the University of Nebraska have participated in the program, which is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of students from underrepresented populations.

This was probably instituted in response to the phenomenon that "students from underrepresented populations" tend not to graduate at rates comparable to "properly represented populations."

It would be interesting to see if there were any positive, statistically-significant benefit to this program. The article doesn't say -- a rather suggestive oversight.

If, OTOH, it did make a difference on graduation rates, then at first glance I think I'd actually be in favor of it.

[A_perfect_lady]

I wouldn't worry about it, twenty bucks says it won't make a lick of difference. Those who feel entitled don't work hard. The more the universities coddle minorities, the more entitled they'll feel, the less they'll feel responsible for exerting themselves, and the higher the drop-out rate will be.

[joesnuffy]

Or ...they will just join whatever "minority student union" available ...
and put pressure/intimidation on "non tenured" profs who dare/are foolish enough to fail them....
or give them grades lower than they feel they "deserve"......

[A_perfect_lady]

I've seen that crap before. I was teaching an undergrad anthropology course and some football player tried to pull the race card and force a good grade out of me. Fortunately, his coach pulled him aside and had a good heart-to-heart with the kid. Amazing what an attitude improvement I saw after that. A good coach is invaluable.