Understanding Student Experiences and Challenges

The speaker shares their journey from a poor community in Miami to becoming a Harvard professor, highlighting the challenges of poverty and education. They discuss the issues of diversity and inclusion in colleges, emphasizing the hidden curriculum and cultural capital. The importance of office hours and student engagement is explored, along with the challenges of food insecurity during spring break. The talk concludes with a call to action for moving from access to inclusion.

What was the speaker's initial reaction upon visiting Amherst College?

• He was disappointed by the facilities.

• He experienced cultural shock and excitement.

• He was overwhelmed by the size of the campus.

• He felt immediately at home.

What is the main difference between 'privileged poor' and 'doubly disadvantaged' students?

• Privileged poor students have more financial aid.

• Doubly disadvantaged students have more cultural capital.

• Privileged poor students come from private schools.

• Doubly disadvantaged students attend boarding schools.

Why do colleges prefer students from private schools?

• They are more likely to graduate.

• They have better grades.

• They possess cultural capital.

• They require less financial aid.

What is a common misunderstanding about office hours among students?

• They are only for emergencies.

• They are a time for professors to work undisturbed.

• They are mandatory for all students.

• They are only for discussing grades.

How can visiting office hours impact a student's grade?

• It can result in extra credit.

• It can increase the grade by 1.25%.

• It has no impact on the grade.

• It can decrease the grade by 1.25%.

What challenge do students face during spring break?

• Increased academic workload.

• Mandatory campus activities.

• Lack of travel opportunities.

• Food insecurity and lack of housing.

How did one student cope with food insecurity during spring break?

• By increasing online dating activity.

• By attending free campus events.

• By working extra hours on campus.

• By borrowing money from friends.

What is the speaker's main argument for improving diversity efforts?

• Increasing financial aid for all students.

• Focusing solely on recruitment.

• Reducing the number of students admitted.

• Moving from access to inclusion.

What role does data play in enhancing inclusion in colleges?

• It improves campus facilities.

• It increases the number of applicants.

• It identifies social and structural issues.

• It helps in reducing tuition fees.

What does the speaker challenge the audience to consider?

• The benefits of online learning.

• What else is taken for granted in inclusion efforts.

• The need for more campus events.

• The importance of financial aid.