I am not worried about justifying Colgate’s student body diversity. Why should I be?
My points were illustrative of Colgate’s circumstances and trends. It is fortunate enough to have extremely high caliber students, faculty and staff backed up by terrific resources. And so if the campus becomes more or even less diverse, well, that remains to be seen. Colgate seeks the best and brightest within its means to support those needing financial aid. Nothing mysterious about that. Its strategic plan is pointing towards a need blind future, as Colgate defines the commitment, through another $180 million or so of fundraising. Do you care to contribute?
Now you mention the “rich kids” stuff again. Not sure why full pays bother you so much but I think it’s fair to say that not all Greek members are rich nor are parties limited to the rich. And who says that those graduating with little debt from Colgate or anywhere else were rich to start with? Ok?
About the demonstrations last fall which did relate to students’ feelings of inclusion and other matters, my understanding is that the Colgate administration and the campus generally responded most positively with a multi-point plan that was also widely acclaimed. Another ok.
I hope you are more comfortable now with the context of these remarks.
Go 'gate!