higher levels of satisfaction with their college experience.10 Finally, several studies reveal that women's studies courses encourage more debate among students than other kinds of courses and, in fact, improve women's attitudes toward men.11 This research and trends across the country suggest that, contrary to critics' claims, diversifying the college curriculum is resulting in a more rigorous educational experience for today's college students. While some new courses are being added, many of the changes in the college curriculum are improvements to existing courses. Faculty members today are striving to provide a more complete and complex picture of culture and history. The growing evidence suggests that these efforts are paying off for today's students. They are fostering intellectual development, expanded cultural knowledge, and interracial understanding among college students.
higher levels of satisfaction with their college experience.10 Finally, several studies reveal that women's studies courses encourage more debate among students than other kinds of courses and, in fact, improve women's attitudes toward men.11 This research and trends across the country suggest that, contrary to critics' claims, diversifying the college curriculum is resulting in a more rigorous educational experience for today's college students. While some new courses are being added, many of the changes in the college curriculum are improvements to existing courses. Faculty members today are striving to provide a more complete and complex picture of culture and history. The growing evidence suggests that these efforts are paying off for today's students. They are fostering intellectual development, expanded cultural knowledge, and interracial understanding among college students.