"Most Liberal Colleges" listed... But,.. why?

[andy06shake]

That's all well and good as long as the teachers aren't all gung-ho on DEI, etc.
Don't forget, many teachers learn about all this woke crap in university classes.

It used to be the institution's reputation and prestige.   Harvard's not the school it used to be.

Again, it must just be different on your side of the pond.

I don't remember college or university lecturers teaching me anything much about politics.

I seem to recall they kind of kept their political affiliations to themselves.

I suppose that may have been different if you were reading political science or the like.

But my degree was in "Information Technology and Media Communication."

"Horses for courses" i suppose.

University taught us so much more about life than merely politics.

And when you left, it also showed you what you did not know, which, granted, was rather a long piece of string.  

[rickymouse]

I thought a person was supposed to go to college to learn what is required for the trade they want to go into.  Seems like they are just pushing for students that want to reinforcing their social beliefs and dragging out college to get more money from the students and putting the students into debt.

But what do I know, just because I hear all the complaints from people about all the stupid classes needed to get their degree and their high student loan payments doesn't mean anything I suppose.

[Vermilion]

Just seems silly, never mind possibly counterproductive, to select an educational establishment based on politics(and religion as well by the sounds of things) as opposed to merit and prestige.

Especially so when you are paying for the privilege to attend.  

Different strokes for different folks, I suppose.

You’re doing your child a disservice sending them, most times in debt, to a school whose goals include leftist/marxist indoctrination.

[DBCowboy]

I thought that maybe I should offer up this thread for discussion elsewhere... within the "political" world of Deny Politics... but I'm strictly interested in another question...

Why list "Liberal Colleges" in the first place?  Are they not institutions of higher learning...
or are they actually activist indoctrination camps?

I mean... this is clearly Press-Release journalism with prominent entries like:
[Edit to add: I get the distinct impression that this is an example of an AI-assisted work.]

Clearly it's a "virtue" listing...
10 Most Liberal Colleges Prioritizing Community and Experience

    American University, Washington, D.C.
    Hampshire College, Massachusetts
    Sarah Lawrence College, New York
    Oberlin College, Ohio
    Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts
    Bennington College, Vermont
    Bard College, New York
    Brown University, Rhode Island
    University of California, Berkeley, California
    Boston University, Massachusetts

Are they actually advertising they focus on something other than being a good doctor, lawyer, businessman, or other 'social currency?'

I really don't get it.

Why would any other university or college stand to be excluded from caring about those things... but offering a solid education instead? ... Oh yeah.... they don't do that, do they?

Liberal used to have a different meaning.

That's changed, but they (the evil leftists) still use the term.

[DontTreadOnMe]

I will most likely regret this....
What in your opinion is DEI exactly?

God help me...

DEI is a poor alternative to picking the best person for the job.

[RichardHurt]

Not going to agree or disagree. 
But when someone claims DEI, it is mostly used in a manner that demise others based on color of skin or ethnicity.
Are you saying that because you have proof of a DEI hire?
i at one point had the very misfortune of being that guy that had to make those kind of decisions.
Have you?

[DBCowboy]

Not going to agree or disagree. 
But when someone claims DEI, it is mostly used in a manner that demise others based on color of skin or ethnicity.
Are you saying that because you have proof of a DEI hire?
i at one point had the very misfortune of being that guy that had to make those kind of decisions.
Have you?

DEI is race-based hiring.

It's no different than just hiring white people because they're white.

Hiring people based on merit is what should be done.

It's equal.

[RichardHurt]

DEI is race-based hiring.

It's no different than just hiring white people because they're white.

Hiring people based on merit is what should be done.

It's equal.

Didn't ask your opinion did I?
Stay in your lane.

[DBCowboy]

Didn't ask your opinion did I?
Stay in your lane.

No

[RichardHurt]

No

So you find yourself to be above DTOM to respond?
I believe she can answer for herself. She is fully capable and I am sure willing.
Do you understand what DEI is?
I fully do not agree with it but I am sure as shit not going to allow misinformed individuals to just interject that into a conversation without fully explaining the reason as to why.
You jumping in is DEI.
Are you ok with that?