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Other comments on racial/ethnic issues or questionnaire

CU-Boulder 1998 Community Survey

Any other comments on racial/ethnic issues or the questionnaire?
Overall Category -- Keep working/work more on diversity

• General diversity complaint
• Work on specific issues
• Diversity is a complex issue
• Specific suggestions/experience

Comments on: GENERAL GRIPE ABOUT UCB DIVERSITY
--sorted by Racial/Ethnic Group

D W 
QID 265 : Asian 
This survey has highlighted the disillusionment and disconnection that I 
feel towards CU.  I am not concerned about racial/ethnic issues where 
minorities make up a tiny fraction of the campus and tend assimilate. 
 
Q D 
QID 003 : Black/African Amer 
This is a good questionaire I think.  It is a small step in the right 
direction.  But it will hardly do anything productive about the rampant racism 
that exist on all levels at CU-Boulder. 
 
D 
QID 069 : Black/African Amer 
Prejudice and racism is very alive and evident on this campus! 
 
D 
QID 054 : Hispanic 
I think that if someone were to ask any student of color this question or 
another concerning racial/ethnic issues the student would respond with some 
form of discontent or unhappiness with relation to race/ethnicity. 
 
D 
QID 082 : Hispanic 
There's a lot of undercover discrimination they mostly don't say anything 
but just treat you differently. 
 
D 
QID 114 : Native American 
I think its funny that at campus diversity meetings it's a bunch of white 
guys talking about multicultural diversity. 

Comments on: WORK ON SPECIFIC ISSUES
--sorted by Racial/Ethnic Group

W F- X 
QID 024 : Asian 
Coming from New York, the campus is noticably "white."  I don't see that as 
a problem since I feel comfortable in this setting knowing that the level of 
understanding and tolerence is high.  Whereas, at times in a "diverse" setting, 
tension is even greater as social groups have a tendency to bond by 
commonalities including ones racial/ethnic background, this situation could 
sometimes cause greater segregation as outsides feel as though they have to 
play such role to fit in.  Sad picture. 
 
F+ K 
QID 062 : Asian 
UCB has a long way to go to reach a good mix of racial/ehtnic diversity. 
Althought, UCB is taking a step in the right direction.  I do believe that UCB 
has done a good job preventing (the encouragement of) prejudice. 
 
F+ 
QID 078 : Asian 
Though CU has been making efforts to meet the needs of all students, 
students of color still often feel alienated.  The Cultural Unity Ctr., and 
other services are helpful but again, more effort needs to be made to make 
students more aware of what's out there. 
 
F+ K 
QID 140 : Asian 
I have not seen a lot of programs for the black community, I think there 
should be more.  Race and ethnicity is under control, meaning not a lot of 
people even notice that there are minority students interacting with them.  It 
is widely expressed throughout the campus (good job). 
 
F+ Q 
QID 037 : Hispanic 
It give me hope to know that the most powerful country in the world is 
taking action in issues that involve human diversity.  The visionary mission to 
unity all kinds of idiosyncrasies to identifying thesleves first with the fact 
that they are humanbeings.  My ideal is to get individuals to feel that they 
are "citizens of the world."  This questionare shows the interest the US 
communities have taken to change their own socio-cultural environment. 
 
F+ Q 
QID 288 : Native American 
Yes, that racial/ethnic issues need to be a great priority for this campus. 
Along with being discussed more within administration, the classrooms and they 
need to be more visible within the campus environment/community.  P.S>  It 
would be nice to know how much $ was spent printing this questionnaire, getting 
it together and all other costs associated with it. 
 
F+ 
QID 048 : White 
As hard as CU seems to be working at acheiving "diversity" - many groups 
still seem and are under representative of the goal.  Affirmative Actions must 
continue and encouraged.  Sources such as the WRC (not extremist groups) 

Comments on: SIMPLE RESPONSES DONT WORK
--sorted by Racial/Ethnic Group

W F- X 
QID 024 : Asian 
Coming from New York, the campus is noticably "white."  I don't see that as 
a problem since I feel comfortable in this setting knowing that the level of 
understanding and tolerence is high.  Whereas, at times in a "diverse" setting, 
tension is even greater as social groups have a tendency to bond by 
commonalities including ones racial/ethnic background, this situation could 
sometimes cause greater segregation as outsides feel as though they have to 
play such role to fit in.  Sad picture. 

Comments on: CITED SPECIFIC PROBLEM OR SUGGESTION
--sorted by Racial/Ethnic Group

S 
QID 077 : Asian 
I beleive that aren't enough interactions between minority student groups. 
As a result this may foster segregration rather than diversity.  Members in an 
ethnic group tend to stick to each other. 
 
S 
QID 128 : Asian 
It is unfortunate that those of mostly European descent are often 
criticized for speaking their minds on racial/ethic issues while those like 
myself are shielded from similar criticisms for fear of sounding racist towards 
me.  We all deserve a voice and we all should be vulnerable to constructive 
criticism 
 
S 
QID 151 : Asian 
My only issue is that only certain minorities are more focused upon 
... what I mean by this is that, as an Asian-American, I find most clubs 
and any scholarships aimed more toward the predominant Asian groups. 
Where's some attention for the "less prevalent" Asian groups, such as 
Thais (I am half Thai), Laotians, Cambodians, etc? 
 
S 
QID 002 : Black/African Amer 
We need an African history class.  Look also at people credentials instead 
of how much money they will contribute to the university (out-of-state people). 
 
S T 
QID 129 : Black/African Amer 
I have sensed a lot of racial tension up here.  That tension makes it 
frustrating and harder to make friends.  People are more concerned with trying 
not to offend others that it makes everyone uncomfortable.  Being an African 
American female, my floormates were very comfortable around me.  (They've told 
me themselves)  Now, after everyone is "relaxed" with me we've all become 
friends. 
 
S 
QID 243 : Black/African Amer 
The university must deal swiftly and effectively with persons who manifest 
racial attitudes ... some thing which the University seems to have failed to do 
up to this point.  Remember Matt Shepard, and by association, to political 
implications. 
 
S 
QID 279 : Black/African Amer 
It is obvious as the color of someone's skin that they are different or 
rare on this campus.  My reference is to minority students that do not/cannot 
pass for white.  My issue is that poeple try not to make it an issue by 
overlooking someone's obvious differences.  Instead of overlooking, why not 
look them in their eyes, ackowledge their different and get to know them 
period. 
 
Q W S 
QID 281 : Black/African Amer 
This is a helpful questionnaire.  But I think that it is pretty unrealistic 
to get a diverse set of opinions in such an undiverse school.  I don't feel 
that there are enough African-American students that go to CU to give fair 
representation of our opinions - or for that matter there are not enough 
"minorities" of any background to have our opinions weigh to the majority white 
opinion.  Also, I am very upset that there has been nothing done by the 
administration and alumni of CU about the hate mail that the minority 
organizations have been receiving.  I don't feel that CU has provided equal 
access to students instate or elsewhere.  And in 1998 that is a pity! 
 
S 
QID 063 : Hispanic 
This campus is very segregated.  The racial/ethnic groups stick together 
and do not interact with others. 
 
S 
QID 071 : Hispanic 
Bringing in more money to CU will always conflict with creating diversity. 
CU needs to look 25 years ahead and start now with fostering the talents and 
ideas of the racial/ethnic population in Colorado - then we will have a diverse 
state and an even wealther campus, in 25 years! 
 
S 
QID 018 : Native American 
Everyone at CU should respect each other and meet at a common ground to 
make the campus a better place.  Some students are valued more than others in 
classes and that is not right. 
 
S 
QID 041 : Native American 
I do not like how hate mail has been sent to the BSA club. 
 
S 
QID 064 : Native American 
Native Americans need more support both with counseling and in having 
representatives in administration.  I would love to see more scholarships for 
minority students offered by CU, not private institutions. 
 
S 
QID 253 : Native American 
Its very awkward being the only Native American in most of my classes, even 
the big ones.  I feel like I'm denpended upon too much to represent the N. 
American viewpoint for all N. Americans in class discussions.  The only 
solution is to recruit more N. Americans. 
 
S 
QID 107 : White 
Find a lot of stereotypes and assumptions about certain races on campus. 

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