Illinois College Becomes First to Ask Undergrads if They're Gay
By Michael Martinez, CNN
August 25, 2011
(CNN) -- Elmhurst College, a private liberal arts school in suburban Chicago affiliated with the United Church of Christ, has become the first college in the country to ask an optional question about a student's sexual orientation and gender identity on an undergraduate admission form, according to the school and a gay rights advocacy group.
"Would you consider yourself a member of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community?" the new application asks prospective enrollees.
Students can answer "Yes," "No," or "Prefer not to say."
Full article: http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/25/illino ... index.html
Elmhurst College Wants to Know if Students are Gay
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