In my observations of KU, I've noticed how much the university stresses the Diversity of the school. During orientation and throughout the website, that seemed to be one of the strongest messages out out there. And, considering the location of Kutztown, it is important to convey that idea. Infact, here is the opening of the 'Vision Statement' form the website:
'Kutztown University will be the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture, and public engagement, in order to prepare our students to meet lifelong challenges and responsibilities within a complex and diverse community.'
It also mentions KU as the 'Region's Center for Cultural Enrichment."
In the President's Letter, on the website almost a quarter of the text is devoted to the importance of diversity.
I've also noticed the university's stress on the control of substances. Each page on the website has a link to the KU Choices code of conduct.
Ok...I have a headache and need to go study for a test. Farewell...
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I am interested in the various ways in which "diversity" is stressed. You've pointed out clear examples in the university's "Vision Statement." As I was reading these examples, I noticed the use of the future tense: KU WILL BE the region's center. That seemed to convey a sense of where the univerity plans on going (but is not there now??).
Also, the use of "Enrichment" seems notable. What do you make of this term?
I am also thinking about how the university conveys diversity visually. Did you notice how the university tries to construct "diversity" through visual texts?
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