ADL Report Cards Show Campus Antisemitism Grades Improving

In-Depth Analysis

The ADL's report card project has faced criticism for being oversimplified, but universities are taking it seriously, with 89% engaging with the ADL during the assessment process. The report evaluates universities based on their policies, incident response, and campus climate related to antisemitism. Schools with strong policies and proactive measures to address antisemitism tend to receive higher grades. For example, UCLA rose from a D to a B after Chancellor Julio Frenk highlighted their efforts to combat antisemitism. Conversely, schools with frequent antisemitic incidents and a lack of clear policies, like The New School, continue to struggle. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, noted that maintaining a safe campus climate is a matter of will, with the strongest gains coming from institutions that have deeply engaged with recommendations and translated them into lasting institutional practice.

While some Jewish campus groups find the report cards helpful, others believe they make their relationships with campuses more difficult. The ADL acknowledges these mixed reactions and sees itself as playing a 'bad cop' role in pushing universities to take antisemitism concerns more seriously.

It's important to note that the ADL grades reflect a specific point in time and may not capture recent changes or initiatives. For instance, Florida International University maintained an A grade despite a recently revealed group chat with antisemitic language, as the information came too late to be reflected in the grades.

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FAQ

What does the ADL report card on antisemitism measure?

The ADL report card assesses universities' policies, incident response, and campus climate related to antisemitism.

Why are some schools improving while others are not?

Improvements are often linked to universities taking comprehensive approaches, reviewing policies, clarifying expectations, and strengthening enforcement. Schools that fail to address antisemitic incidents and lack clear policies tend to struggle.

How should students and parents use this information?

The ADL report card can serve as a valuable tool for assessing the campus climate at different universities and identifying institutions that prioritize combating antisemitism.

Takeaways

Many universities are making progress in combating antisemitism, but there is still work to be done.
The ADL report cards provide a useful, though imperfect, benchmark for evaluating campus climate.
Students and parents should consider these grades, along with other factors, when choosing a university.
Universities must proactively address antisemitism through clear policies, swift responses to incidents, and engagement with Jewish student groups.

Discussion

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Sources

2 Cal Poly students fell out of windows in the same dorm in the same month. Why? ADL report cards show campus antisemitism grades improve Mamdani’s alma mater Bowdoin gets a D in combating antisemitism — while NYC’s New School has F: ADL report

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