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- ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE To I AM – URI UNITY IN DIFFERENCE STUDENT EQUITY CONFERENCE 2010 (1)
- Academia and Student Affairs o Currently the academic curriculum is not interdisciplinary, inclusive and/or concerned about educating our future graduates about cultural awareness o Certain courses such as URI 101, COM 100, and several other general education requirements are again not reflective of a university that is “thinking big.” Such courses lack dialogue, diversity, equity and inclusion nor do they reflect the vision and mission of the university which directly impacts the culture of our institution o Currently, URI is lacking in creating conditions necessary for all campus community members to feel welcomed, supported, included, and valued by the university and each other o Currently the Greek systems are not implementing diversity/inclusion in their activities to educate the larger campus community and this again reflects the lack of awareness in their recruitment processes o Diversity is lacking immensely and it is not practical to celebrate it in a week at URI (i.e., Diversity Week) o URI lacks a unifying culture and stories or traditions that can be shared by community members to encourage dialogue and transformative communication among students o Lack of training among student staff, faculty, staff, and administration is a crucial issue, which is a threat to the greater campus community and diversity o Students in certain respective majors and disciplines are currently held to different standards with regards to general education requirements and do not have an opportunity to learn about issues of diversity and inclusion o While the orientation program is sufficient in getting the job done by informing students about the values, mission, academic and social future of this university, it lacks in collectively and accurately depicting how we hold our students accountable and further the sort of students this university values and needs (1)
- And insure the University’s implementation of our recommendations. (1)
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- And of course all new construction. (1)
- As a result they shoulder the burden of the cost of living. Similarly students from households with limited budgets are often unable to afford housing. While payment plans are an option, they are not feasible for most students with significant financial constraints In-hall staff, specifically Residential Assistants whom are often experienced as unsupportive when implementing departmental procedures for room changes. RA serve as “gatekeepers” for room request changes and request tangible proof of or justification for residents’ desire to change room. The expectation that LGBT students, students of color, and students from other marginalized groups quantify their experiences of hostility, bigotry, or general lack of acceptance is unjust Students have felt that the in-hall staff members with whom they most closely interact, namely Residential Assistants are under educated about underrepresented populations and their role in making residence halls affirming for all students There is a general need to revitalize the campus community’s efforts to address issues of multiculturalism, inclusion, and diversity. The office of Housing and Residential Life is in a unique position to facilitate student growth and leadership. (1)
- Campus Climate Issues The current climate and culture here at URI has generated a history of hate crimes (1)
- Culture (1)
- Currently at this University, students from underrepresented groups suffer daily as a result of the ignorance of their fellow campus community members. Their experiences are real and should not go unaddressed. We must erase the ever-present sense of apathy for others and come to the aid of our fellow community members. We share with you a dedication to graduating well-rounded educated students. The University should aim to produce graduates who will enter into the world with a comprehensive sense of what it means to be fully human, and the rights and responsibilities that humanity includes. As a community, students at URI should better understand injustice and its source so that they may become more involved in the effort to stop it. URI students can and will be productive global citizens if the University sets the standards for inclusion and social justice. URI students, faculty, staff, and administrators can join us as allies of all people, rallying to stop oppression and inequity. As a result, our entire URI community can acquire a sense of fellowship, cultural intelligence, and interest in the greater world. This effort must start now, here within their university. We ask that you work with us to create positive change at the University of Rhode Island. (1)
- Dear President Dooley, Provost DeHayes and Vice President Dougan (1)
- Develop goals, actions, and recommendations for those problems as identified by the students of the University of Rhode Island (1)
- Digital repositories (1)
- Email response and memo (1)
- Entertainment, games, activities, and amicable competition should be the focus of the event o Homecoming should be moved to the quad and it should include more community building events such as a bonfire, dances with themes, games, rallies on the quad, etc. Such events would help to boost the pride of the teams and supporting fans o The Homecoming budget should (1)
- Faculty and Staff Training Issues Students have experienced insensitivity from Faculty and Staff o Insensitivity is experienced by students directly in the form of derogatory comments from Faculty and Staff. o Insensitivity has also been experienced when a Faculty/Staff member condones derogatory comments or actions that occur in their presence. o Students view Faculty, Staff, and administrators as role models and mentors and the insensitivity demonstrated on campus influences their values, thoughts, and behaviors. Faculty members do not necessarily address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and when addressed, it may be addressed ineffectively. o Faculty do not always have the adequate training or resources to address issues of diversity in classroom A crucial issue facing our campus is the recruitment and retention of faculty from underrepresented groups o All students deserve to have mentors and role models who have a shared identity and experience with them o Lack of diverse faculty impacts campus climate, students’ education, and their qualitative experiences (1)
- Fiction (1)
- GLBT Center Programs and Activities Consistent With Student Sub-committee Diversity Goals and Recommendations 2010 (1)
- Gay (1)
- Goals: Our goals are to identify the problems that the University faces with regard to multiculturalism and inclusion (1)
- Health care (1)
- Health care policy (1)
- Homophobia (1)
- Housing and Residential Life Issues The expense of on-campus housing is prohibitive to many URI students. Economic diversity within residence halls is impeded by the expense of living on campus. A number of LGBT students are estranged from their parents and no longer receive support (1)
- I AM U-URI Unity in Difference Mission Statement 2010 (1)
- I AM U-URI Unity in Difference developed as a result of the Student Leadership Conference, which was held on February 5th and 6th 2010. The mission of I AM U-URI Unity in Difference is to form a student advisory committee for the President of the University of Rhode Island on the unique aspects of the student experience, as well as collaborate with other existing groups on issues concerning diversity at the University. As a direct avenue for the voice of the student body to the President, and with the President’s mentorship, we aim to honor people of all cultures, races, communities, creeds, religions, abilities, socio-economic statuses, gender expressions, gender identities, and sexual orientations. It is our imperative to create an arena in which the student body is able to represent itself, while reflecting its evolving experiences, issues, and wishes. (1)
- I also encourage you to follow up on several of your other proposals: social justice living-learning community with Mr. Yensan, fall retreat with me, gender neutral restrooms with Mr. Yensan, etc. etc. Let me know if I can assist in any way. Please let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy the rest of your summer. (1)
- I hope you are enjoying your summer and not working too hard. The following is a summary of efforts and plans in progress that may be of interest to you. During student orientation, Provost DeHayes distributed to all students the book “A Hope in the Unseen” as well as bookmarks that had the URI Cornerstones inscribed. Chip Yensan and Jason Pina talked with parents of these students and presented the Cornerstones emphasizing respect for differences, personal responsibility and respect for property. Framed copies of the Cornerstones are in the process of being distributed to offices and buildings throughout campus and each residence hall will have a poster version of the Cornerstones placed in a visible location for fall opening. (1)
- I will be asking the Student Affairs Professional Development Committee to focus on Cultural Competencies and building an inclusive campus environment as an overall theme in their work. This summer we are hosting a videoconference that focuses on 10 items one needs for a diverse and inclusive campus community. President Dooley has requested funding for a Chief Diversity Officer for FY 2012. The Strategic Budget and Planning Council will be making final FY12 budget recommendations by the end of July. (1)
- ISSUES-ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS Fraternities and sororities have been recognized regionally for their multicultural diversity programs. We agree membership should be more diverse and we need to expand diversity education to these students. Vice President for Diversity-currently under review. Judicial System-By law student conduct records are considered educational records and therefore subject to privacy laws. Exceptions are victims of sexual assault who can be told of conduct case results, as can parents when students violate drug or alcohol policies. Publishing outcomes of a student conduct case, even anonymously, could lead to the identification of a student and thus his/her conduct record. Judicial statistics are compiled and are available annually. We support more multicultural programming on the Quad and elsewhere. Students and student organizations should take the lead in this area. We will support these efforts financially. We support general neutral bathrooms whereve (1)
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Managing For Diversity 2010, Morgan Cottrell
Managing For Diversity 2010, Morgan Cottrell
Student Affairs Digital Community Development
This is a presentation on Managing for Diversity as a Student Affairs Professional.
Finding My Way Into Opposition: Joel And Jon, Michael C. Vocino
Finding My Way Into Opposition: Joel And Jon, Michael C. Vocino
Technical Services Department Faculty Publications
Short story about homophobia and gay life in the 1970s.
Update On Equity Programs In Response To "I Am U-Uri Unity In Difference", Thomas R. Dougan
Update On Equity Programs In Response To "I Am U-Uri Unity In Difference", Thomas R. Dougan
Student Affairs Digital Community Development
This was an email from Tom Dougan sharing a memo with the members of I Am U.
"Members of the Student Equity Council-I wanted to provide you with an update of what has been occurring this summer regarding our efforts to address several of the issues and recommendations you brought to our attention this past spring. I have attached a summary of activities for your review. Enjoy the 4th of July holiday."
Addressing The Lack Of Palliative Care Resources For Icu Patients And Families, Jeffrey Chiv
Addressing The Lack Of Palliative Care Resources For Icu Patients And Families, Jeffrey Chiv
Senior Honors Projects
An alarming trend in hospitals across the United States is the increased prevalence of end-of-life care issues the healthcare team must face. This increase can be attributed to the advent of new medical technology; the average life expectancy of the population is increased due to new treatment options for acute diseases. The dire tradeoff of this benefit is that the main cause of death has shifted from acute disease to chronic diseases such as cancer. These debilitating diseases often result in situations where patients are no longer able to exercise autonomy or communicate, relying on family and healthcare providers to …
Cooking With Tal, Talene Kachigian
Cooking With Tal, Talene Kachigian
Senior Honors Projects
According to Nielsen Media Research, in 2005 the Food Network was available in 88 million households and has increased it viewership ever since. Some shows aired on this channel however are missing one very important component: nutrition education. Those who watch these cooking programs many times attempt to imitate what they see. This replication is important because it shows the audience is actively listening and interested in the subject. Thus, these programs are a perfect opportunity to enhance the audience’s knowledge in nutrition. By creating a show that clearly identifies the benefits of the components of the food used in …
Exposure: Making Changes In American Public Education, Katharine Mcallister
Exposure: Making Changes In American Public Education, Katharine Mcallister
Senior Honors Projects
During the 2008-2009 school year I volunteered through the Mentor/Tutor Internship program at the East Bay Met School in Newport, RI. I formed solid relationships with many of the students and the staff and discovered unexpectedly how much I enjoyed being in a school setting. In the fall of 2009 I obtained permission from the principal and the advisors to experiment with a syllabus I created for my Senior Honors Project- a 10 week course on Hispanic language and culture called Exposure. In late September I found myself playing the part of teacher in front of a group of 12 …
Administrative Response To I Am – Uri Unity In Difference Student Equity Conference 2010, Thomas Dougan
Administrative Response To I Am – Uri Unity In Difference Student Equity Conference 2010, Thomas Dougan
Student Affairs Digital Community Development
This is article is responding to several recommendations made by students who attended the student equity conference held this past February 2010 at Alton Jones. Students took this event seriously and made several positive recommendations to improve campus climate, improve inclusion and to celebrate diversity.
I Am U-Uri Unity In Difference Mission Statement 2010, Joseph A. Santiago, Maxwell Edmonds, Christina Knoll
I Am U-Uri Unity In Difference Mission Statement 2010, Joseph A. Santiago, Maxwell Edmonds, Christina Knoll
Student Affairs Digital Community Development
This post is the I AM U-URI Unity in Difference Mission Statement from 2010. The group became a student advisory committee for the President of the University of Rhode Island on the unique aspects of the student experience, as well as collaborate with other existing groups on issues concerning diversity at the University.
Glbt Center Programs And Activities Consistent With Student Sub-Committee Diversity Goals And Recommendations 2010, Joseph A. Santiago
Glbt Center Programs And Activities Consistent With Student Sub-Committee Diversity Goals And Recommendations 2010, Joseph A. Santiago
Student Affairs Digital Community Development
Being part of the founding of I AM U-URI Joseph Santiago was asked by Andrew Winters to compile a list of the GLBT Center programs and services. This is list submitted to Andrew.
Report Of The Ad Hoc Digital Commons Task Force, Michael Vocino, Michael Cerbo, Margaret J. Keefe, Sarina Wyant
Report Of The Ad Hoc Digital Commons Task Force, Michael Vocino, Michael Cerbo, Margaret J. Keefe, Sarina Wyant
Technical Services Reports and Statistics
March 2010 report to the faculty of the University Libraries, University of Rhode Island by the Ad Hoc Digital Commons Task Force.
On December 17, 2009 in a letter to its members, the Ad Hoc Digital Commons Task Force was created by Dean David Maslyn at the request of the December 2009 Library Faculty Meeting. The charge from the Dean read: “Based upon the motion made at the faculty meeting of 12/4/2009, the Dean appoints the following people to an Ad Hoc Task Force to 'study and establish policy and procedures' for the possible establishment and implementation of a library …
Student Leadership Conference Report 2010, Joseph A. Santiago, Maxwell Edmonds, Christina Knoll
Student Leadership Conference Report 2010, Joseph A. Santiago, Maxwell Edmonds, Christina Knoll
Student Affairs Digital Community Development
This is the Student Leadership Conference Attendees Report from the retreat. This is the start of the I AM U-URI Unity in Difference group on campus.