Which college is paired with 'Power and Representation'?

• A. Kresge College
• B. Oakes College
• C. College 9
• D. Porter College

Answer: (A)

This question tests how UCSC pairs a thematic idea with a specific college. The theme “Power and Representation” centers on who holds power, how power is exercised, and how groups are seen and heard within society and institutions. A college associated with this theme tends to emphasize exploring these questions across disciplines, through student-led projects, seminars, and cross-department collaboration.

Kresge College is the pairing for this theme, because its community and programs are organized around engaging with power dynamics, representation, and social justice in a collaborative, interdisciplinary way. That alignment makes it the best match for the idea of examining how power shapes who gets to speak, who gets represented, and how representation functions in different contexts.

The other colleges have different thematic directions and would not align as closely with this particular focus on power and representation.