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...are you fighting with us, or against us?

Link: https://diversity.nd.edu/our-commitment/

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…..I hope that we can all be judged by our actions and not our skin color or nationality.

doing their best to see that doesn't happen. As former GOP Strategist, Stuart Stevens, entitled the first chapter of his book "It Was All A Lie"......"Race, The Original Republican Sin"

By NO MEANS are we "There" yet...which is why DEI is so needed right now...and likely why the GOP opposes it.

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for sharing.

...from the attached UND Board of Trustees Task Force Report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...
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The University’s mission statement speaks to these commitments:

The University seeks to cultivate in its students not only an appreciation for the great achievements of human beings, but also a disciplined sensibility to the poverty, injustice, and oppression that burden the lives of so many. The aim is to create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit as learning becomes service to justice…

In all dimensions of the University, Notre Dame pursues its objectives through the formation of an authentic human community graced by the Spirit of Christ.

The Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross—the document that guides the life and ministry of the Holy Cross order that founded Notre Dame—states: “There are networks of privilege, prejudice, and power so commonplace that often neither oppressors nor victims are aware of them. We must be aware and also understanding by reason of fellowship with the impoverished and by reason of patient learning. For the kingdom to come in this world, disciples must have the competence to see and the courage to act.”

These are the ideals that must guide our aspirations for the University and our decision-making. We must fight against racism and all forms of injustice and inequity in our nation and the world. On our campus, we must examine the ways in which we can better live the ideals we profess. We pride ourselves on being a place of community, where all are welcomed and supported. We must acknowledge the ways in which we have fallen short in this regard and strive to become a better version of ourselves.

In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd last spring, University President Rev. John Jenkins, C.S.C., and his leadership team identified the need—even as they continued to work with a sense of urgency on an array of diversity and inclusion initiatives—to take a step back and evaluate in a more comprehensive way the University’s larger efforts. When our Board chair, Jack Brennan, and Fr. Jenkins constituted this group in August 2020, they gave us the following charge:

[This Task Force] is to assist the University in its efforts to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Its specific tasks include reviewing initiatives currently underway and the data available on the campus climate, with a special focus on racial matters and issues affecting underrepresented minority groups and on the particular challenges faced by low socio-economic status (“LSES”) and FirstGeneration students.

In announcing the Task Force, Fr. Jenkins stated:

We have heard from students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and it is clear that there is much to be done. We must improve the experience of our students from underrepresented groups, enhance the diversity of our faculty and staff, and deepen conversations and understanding about race and justice. We must foster greater cultural, racial, and ethnic awareness among all of us, and particularly among the majority— whether defined by race, religion, socio-economic group, or another characteristic—of the experience and voice of those in the minority. We must do this because only in this way can we live up to our Catholic mission, a mission that demands that we respect the dignity of every person, strive to build a community in which everyone can flourish, and show regard for the most vulnerable.

Our Task Force has discussed at length what Notre Dame’s aspirations should be with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion. During one of our listening sessions, a faculty member captured it well when he offered a beautiful and powerful reflection on the critical difference between welcoming “others” into “our” home as guests, and truly sharing that home as equals. We have returned to this important observation time and time again in the course of our deliberations. While the framework that follows offers a road map for the University’s critical next steps specifically with regard to race and socioeconomic status within the context of the charge we were given, we believe our over-arching aspiration is to act to ensure that EVERY member of the Notre Dame community feels not merely “welcome” here, but rather that this is truly their home.
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The very example of Fr. Ted standing arm in arm with MLK stands in stark contrast to your fallacious statement. Fr. Ted was a Holy Cross priest first and foremost and truly lived out the Order's 'Mission/Constitutions'.


Link: https://president.nd.edu/presidents-initiatives/notre-dame-board-of-trustees-task-force-report-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

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'Incompetence' by MAGA types on this Forum...even ND grads...whenever a woman (typically Democrat and of color, if not always) is in a position of responsibility. Now, reflect on Fr. Ted's historic drive to make ND a CO-ED University. I feel confident in saying that Fr. Ted would un-questionably stand up...and Fight For DEI at Notre Dame, and everywhere else.

C'mon, Ned...admit it...you made a mistake trying to bring Fr. Ted into this on your side...the side of exclusion. That's not at all who he was.


Link: https://hesburghportal.nd.edu/story-dedication-coeducation-2.html

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challenge, but DEI isn't going away at Notre Dame.

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/27/us-universities-diversity-legacy-admissions

Actions speak much louder than words.

can't see that...much less accept it. Legacy admissions is a separate issue...and more complex, especially for Private Universities that don't get state funding...catch my drift?

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access that address the needs of Selective/Private Universities for funding, which ties into the long established practice of "Legacy Admissions"...a good example is Charles Kushner's $2.5M donation to Harvard just prior to his son, Jared, being admitted. It happens...the challenge is to take some of that money and make sure that those who don't have such an advantage get a chance at a great education...it's called "Balance"...not an easy thing to achieve.

BTW, DEI could be done more properly if you accounted for class.

required, is documented evidence of why Private Universities feel the need to allow Legacy admissions...from the attached Wiki page (with references)...
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Legacy preference or legacy admission is a preference given by an institution or organization to certain applicants on the basis of their familial relationship to alumni of that institution.[3] It is most controversial in college admissions,[4] where students so admitted are referred to as legacies or legacy students. The practice is particularly widespread in the college admissions in the United States; almost three-quarters of research universities and nearly all liberal arts colleges grant legacy preferences in admissions.[5]

Schools vary in how broadly they extend legacy preferences, with some schools granting this favor only to children of undergraduate alumni, while other schools extend the favor to extended family, including: children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews, and nieces of alumni of undergraduate and graduate programs.[6] A 2005 analysis of 180,000 student records obtained from nineteen selective colleges and universities found that, within a set range of SAT scores, being a legacy raised an applicant's chances of admission by 19.7 percentage points.[7]

Legacy preferences are controversial, as the legacy students tend to be less qualified and less racially diverse than non-legacy students.[8] However, legacy students are economically beneficial to universities, as they are perceived to be more likely to donate to their university after graduation and have parents who are perceived to be more generous donors.[8] Legacy preferences are particularly prevalent at Ivy League universities and other selective private universities in the United States.[9]
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Currently, the Ivy League institutions are estimated to admit 10% to 15% of each entering class using legacy admissions.[21] For example, in the 2008 entering undergraduate class, the University of Pennsylvania admitted 41.7% of legacies who applied during the early decision admissions round and 33.9% of legacies who applied during the regular admissions cycle, versus 29.3% of all students who applied during the early decision admissions round and 16.4% of all who applied during the regular cycle.[22] In 2009, Princeton admitted 41.7% of legacy applicants—more than 4.5 times the 9.2% rate of non-legacies. Similarly, in 2006, Brown University admitted 33.5% of alumni children, significantly higher than the 13.8% overall admissions rate. In short, Ivy League and other top schools typically admit legacies at two to five times their overall admission rates.[23] Among top universities, the University of Notre Dame and Georgetown University are known to weigh legacy status heavily in their application processes.[24]
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As for academic qualifications...see the Wiki article chart...

Private Universities, especially...like Notre Dame...need Private donations...which often come from wealthy graduates...not taxpayers of the state they are in. Surely you can grasp the reality of this situation. And...a Religiously Oriented University...like ND...is very likely to use some of those donations to advance programs they believe strongly in...like "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"...there you have it...all in a simple, easy to understand 'Nutshell'...you're welcome.


Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_preferences

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one's hands and voting for legislation that makes the lives of marginalized people that much harder.

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Your comments are absurd.

Christ spoke of different gifts given by The Holy Spirit.

He spoke of talents as well.

You do not speak for Jesus.

He’s just a punchline in your sick jokes.

Even Jesus is laughing at you.

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you might want to spend more time on another message board.

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Today, you would be first in line with your race card.

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That’s what DEI gets you.

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Carry on.

someone who has yet to display any compelling train of thought...which checks the box for Incompetence...as well as Insecurity (i.e. fear of engaging in Intelligent debate)