Should ethnicity be a factor when hiring faculty members?

“No, because your ethnicity doesn’t determine who you are as a person.”

Emily Schroer 

Junior 

Political Science 

Grand Blanc, Michigan 

“Diversity is important, but it shouldn’t matter if you are qualified for a position. However, equality is important.”

LaShawntelle Carson-Pops 

Senior 

WGS

Lansing, Michigan 

“Yes. There’s a study that says that students who see faculty similar to them are more successful. This would also help with retention rates.”

Terria Crank 

Senior 

Detroit, Michigan 

“I think that the best teaching candidate should get the position because they will be able to teach the best. Diversity is important but should not be a deciding factor.”

Jordan Punches 

Senior 

Advertising and Public Relations 

Hopkins, Michigan