New insights into race, schools, and towns in Wisconsin.
This nonfiction work examines complaints of discrimination against minority students in the Wisconsin State University System and how enrollment, community relations, and policing intersect with student life. It draws on on-site visits to several campuses and reports from university and local officials to present findings and practical recommendations.
The report centers on minority enrollment, especially Black students, and the challenges they face in campus and host-town settings. It documents actions taken by universities and local communities, and it describes programs aimed at improving relations, safety, and access to resources.
What you’ll experience
- A detailed look at campus-community dynamics and how they affect student experiences
- Evaluation of security and policing practices and calls for impartial treatment
- Recommendations for improving housing, housing access, and civil rights protections
- Examples of programs aimed at dialogue, outreach, and fair treatment of minority students
Ideal for readers of civil rights history, higher education policy, and community relations in university towns.