The Hamilton Story

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English - June 08, 2016 13:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB - ★★★★ - 14 ratings
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What kind of diversity should colleges and universities require? Hamilton College's new diversity requirement got it wrong. ACTA Vice President of Policy Michael Poliakoff tells the story of the Alexander Hamilton Institute, a model for enriching intellectual diversity. This tale of donor intent and academic excellence explains the difference between the Institute's mission and Hamilton College's lazy version of diversity.