ERIC Number: EJ1355686
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Nov
Pages: 12
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Viewpoint Diversity at UNC Charlotte
Metzgar, Matthew; McGowan, Mary Jo
Acta Educationis Generalis, v12 n3 p1-12 Nov 2022
Introduction: A number of recent surveys have shown that college campuses are becoming intolerant of different viewpoints. Part of the mission of any college should be to create a space where different viewpoints can be debated in a healthy, intellectual way. To gauge the campus climate at their own University, the authors deployed a survey to business students asking how comfortable they were sharing and responding to different viewpoints. Methods: Business students were surveyed for their attitudes towards diverse viewpoints. The survey instrument has been used at other colleges to survey students for several years. Results: A portion of students are censoring their views on controversial topics. There is often a reluctance to present honest viewpoints in the classroom. Discussion: Faculty needs to be mindful of the classroom environment they create. Colleges should be a major place where different viewpoints are discussed and debated. Limitations: Only business students were surveyed. There may be different outcomes for students in other majors. Conclusions: These results suggest that many students are self-censoring their views in class. Faculty should be aware of this and create an environment where different viewpoints are welcome.
Descriptors: College Students, Business Administration Education, World Views, Perspective Taking, Debate, Censorship, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Classroom Environment, Majors (Students), Inclusion, Diversity, College Instruction
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