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Finally, may I present evidence against the opinions of Klitgaard...
These facts lead one to seriously question the intent of a researcher who concludes on the basis of test scores, that minorities are not capable of competing with whites at "elite universities." The facts I have presented are contrary to the Klitgaard assertions. Charles V. Willie Professor of Education and Urban Studies Harvard Graduate School of Education
Once again Harvard is showing its true color. Recent (as well as not-so-recent) events substantiate the fact that Harvard's commitment to diversity is a sham, and perhaps justifiably so, according to a recently released report. Robert Klitgaard, associate professor at the Kennedy School, recently released the preliminary findings of his study which found that "women and minorities at top universities often do not perform as well academically as their high aptitude tests would predict." He goes on to say that the reverse is true for Jewish students. But Prof. Klitgaard doesn't stop there. Because of this...
...publications' coverage of Third World issues, lack of commitment to a Third World Center, etc.), but it also feels that Third World students don't deserve to be here on an academic level. Even our role of bringing diversity to the University's Euro-centric atmosphere is in question: Klitgaard is "uncertain" of the benefits of diversity to the students body in general...
...Klitgaard is quick to add that the findings are his ideas and are not policy decisions. But let's look at Harvard's policy decisions with respect to different parts of the student body...