"The last thing [the BSA] would want to do is move into an 'ethnic' wing," he told the audience.
"It will have a stigma," Phillips added after the forum ended.
Redmond emphasized that the center would still be "an open space" and that the wings were designed not to separate student groups but to bring them together.
"I do think creating this space and bringing these groups together is a great idea," she explained, citing the recent Cultural Rhythms festival as "a great example of how ethnic organizations can come together."
Reaction from campus leaders who attended was generally positive, but several said they felt that there were still issues to be worked out.
"I definitely support the initiative they're taking," said Tony Yung '00, co-president of the Chinese Students Association.
Yung expressed concern about the feasibility of some of the council's ideas.
"If you're going to give office space to 241 groups.... It seems kind of difficult. But I like the cause," he said.
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