Fostering a greater diversity of viewpoints in the executive suite is a strategic priority in business, and accordingly, cultivating diversity in each entering class is a key priority for business schools. Students hailing from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances create a vibrant learning environment and reflect the makeup of today’s busi- ness world. The term “diversity” is a bit cliché in the 21st century, the traditional concept of which typically alludes solely to differences in gender or race. Today’s notion of diversity, however, transcends sex and eth- nic origin to encompass a variety of other characteristics that yield a variety of viewpoints.
