Diversity in the classroom isn't just important-it's essential. As a faculty member who studies leadership in post-secondary ...

Colleges emphasize a diverse class because different perspectives allow students to learn from one another, says Monica Inzer, vice president for enrollment management at Hamilton College in New York.

"Students are looking for places where they can feel safe physically, emotionally, psychologically," says Pierre Morton, chief diversity officer for Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire.

By addressing the diverse learning styles of students, virtual classrooms foster an inclusive environment where every learner ...