A compelling educational initiative - will this turn into an educational trend?
Historically black college in Pennsylvania, Lincoln University is making news today because of it's unique graduation requirements that are being challenged.
What are they? For one you have to reduce your bmi (that is body mass index) to an acceptable level before you graduate, in addition to attending mandatory nutrition and health courses.
One school official James Deboy explained that the initial motivation for this policy was the concern for the health of its student population and the overall social challenge with weight and it's related illnesses within the African American community. The school's desire was to constructively contribute to combating this epidemic.
Though admirable, I wonder if this is a fundamental violation of civil rights.
What do you think?
To learn more and read some of the student reactions click this link.
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