One of the great joys of my life is teaching. I’m fortunate to teach classes on social justice at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most respected schools in the country. Penn has a longstanding commitment to affirmative action, and I have seen first-hand how diversity in the classroom benefits all my students.
There’s just no question that diversity is a core piece of a vibrant academic community and a critical part of the learning experience — for all of us. Bringing together students with different experiences forces students to think critically about their assumptions, which is an essential goal of a university education.
