There Appears to Be a Lack of Faculty Diversity

question 78

Multiple Choice

There appears to be a lack of faculty diversity.White Americans make up 78 percent of all full-time faculty members,as compared with __________ percent of African Americans,3.5 percent of Hispanic Americans,and .5 percent of Native Americans.

• A) 10
• B) 13
• C) 5.5
• D) 2

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Definitions:

Poverty Threshold

The minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country to sustain a family or individual in terms of their basic needs for food, shelter, clothing, and other essentials.

Hispanics

A term referring to people from, or descendants of people from, Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the context of the United States.

Below the Poverty Line

Refers to individuals or families whose income falls below the official threshold defined by the government, indicating a lack of sufficient income to meet basic needs.

White Trash

A derogatory term directed at white people, especially the poor working class, implying low social status.