Kristin Hawkins, Courtney Kessler

University officials speak on diversity

University Chief Diversity Officer William Harvey presented his first public address to the University yesterday afternoon, highlighting the need for sustained efforts toward increased racial tolerance and diversity nationwide, In his address, entitled "Issues of Race at Predominantly White Institutions," Harvey noted that many of the racial issues he has studied throughout his professional career have yet to be adequately remedied, both at the University and nationwide. Harvey's address focused on the themes of affirmative action, diversity within curricula and the need for both students and faculty to take action. Institutional policies of affirmative action for faculty hiring have proven controversial and extraordinarily ineffective across the country, Harvey said.