EXPERT REPORT OF PATRICIA GURIN
Gratz, et al. v. Bollinger, et al., No. 97-75321 (E.D. Mich.)
Grutter, et al. v. Bollinger, et al., No. 97-75928 (E.D. Mich.)

Table C5
Skills and experiences related to living in a diverse society: White students
Informal interaction diversity
  Classrom
diversity		 Workshop Discussion Socializing Close college
friends were
diverse
How well did your indergraduate education prepare you for graduate school? blue square blue square blue square blue square  
How well did your indergraduate education prepare you for your current/most recent job?   blue square blue square blue square blue diamond
Past year: Discussed race/ethnic issues blue square blue square blue square blue square blue square
Past year: Socialized with someone of another race/ethnic group blue square blue square blue square blue square blue square
Current close friends are diverse blue square blue square blue square blue square blue square
Current neighbors are diverse blue square blue square blue square blue square blue square
Current work associates are diverse   blue square blue square blue square blue square
Notes: All outcome meaures reflect student growth since entering college. Details on the specific measurement approach used are found in Appendix C. Positive effects indicated by square; negative effects indicated by diamond. Nonsignificant effects (p > .05) not shown. "Classroom Diversity" was measured by the students' enrollment in an ethnic studies course in college. "Workshop" refers to attendance at a racial/cultural awareness workshop in college. "Discussion" and "Socializing" were measured by the frequency with which the student "discussed racial/ethnic issues" and "socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group" during college.

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