Introduction

Institutions in the twentieth century have had to deal with difficult challenges regarding multiculturalism. Institutions of higher education are coming to the realization that they are inadequately prepared to understand the learning and developmental needs of racial, cultural, and linguistic minorities. Colleges in the twenty-first century must not only educate racial and cultural minorities to their value within their particular microcultural enclaves, but they must also enlighten White people to the value and richness of racial and cultural diversity in society at large. Discovering how best to educate racial and cultural minorities while expanding White students’ awareness of multiculturalism are challenges facing colleges and universities. Institutions must develop a vision and constantly assess the individual students and student subgroups, thus developing dynamic campus learning environments. Administrators will discover some changes that they must consider to enhance minority student learning and support for these students’ personal growth.