ABSTRACT
In 1987, Lesley College announced in its newly adopted mission statement that “The goal of a Lesley College education is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience they need to succeed as catalysts and leaders in their professions, their own lives, and the world in which they live.” By 1992, it became apparent that the professions, their lives, and the world in which students live were presenting diversity challenges of such significance that, to prepare graduates adequately, the college needed to address the issues more actively. With the support of the Trustees, President Margaret McKenna obtained a grant from a generous Lesley alumna and established The Lesley College Diversity Initiative to prepare students-particularly teachers— to work collaboratively and productively in a multicultural world.
