Diversity and inclusion
Countries are beginning to understand and recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion. Diversity means understanding and appreciating the differences that exist in everyone. For instance, there are people of all races ranging from African Americans to Latino. Diversity means recognizing these differences but, at the same time, appreciating and acknowledging them. According to the American council on education, diversity aids in building good citizens in a complex and pluralistic society. It aids in building teamwork and communities where members are characterized according to their actions and contributions rather than their differences. Diversity is essential when it comes to institutions of education. The paper will focus on the importance of diversity as a part of academic excellence and its relevance to our living core values.
Diversity impacts the way we think and interact with each other. Diversity contributes to intellectual engagement and self-motivation. When you learn in a culturally and diverse environment, you feel comfortable enough to be yourself. You are motivated to work harder at your dreams and goals due to the feeling of inclusion and acknowledgment. Secondly, interacting with diverse people outside the classroom setting helps people become better thinks and scholars. It directly contributes to the building of better citizens who directly impact the country positively. Through a culturally diverse environment, we can learn from each other and appreciate the different backgrounds. Diversity leads to increased collaboration and innovation, directly influencing academic excellence and high levels of academic achievement.
Diversity impacts communication and thought processing skills. A diverse environment is made up of different people from all backgrounds and races. This allows students to learn to communicate effectively, which is often different from what they are used to. It is important to note that people often grow up around people of similar socioeconomic and cultural characteristics. In essence, many people grow around the same racial group. For many students, regardless of what they identify to, the University challenges the predisposed stereotypes that they may have grown with. In a diverse environment, students often become accepting and tolerant of each other. They understand the differences that exist in society and come to appreciate them- this contributes towards better members of the community. It also helps them think critically and explore ideas more openly, which contributes to academic excellence.
Diversity is a vital factor when it comes to leadership. Having diverse mates is not the only way students benefit from diversity at the University. When the University employs people from different backgrounds, students can appreciate their teacher more. They get the chance to acknowledge the different leadership styles from the staff and administrators. For some students, it becomes an opportunity to emulate someone from their background and cultural affiliation. It, therefore, builds character and acts as a motivating factor- hence influencing academic excellence. Diversity banks on giving everyone a chance regardless of their cultural, ethnic, or racial backgrounds. It teaches students the importance of acceptance and appreciating each other.
In conclusion, diversity is one of the most defining factors of every society. It influences the way people think and behaves towards each other. In the academic setting, diversity can affect academic excellence and success significantly. It helps build a culturally pluralistic society and one in which citizens concentrate on their uniting factors rather than their difference. Diversity helps everyone feel included, which consequently leads to motivation.