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The "Politically Correct" Way, Maine Perspective
The "Politically Correct" Way, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
From Duke to Stanford, and from UCLA to MIT to UW-Madison, a fire storm of debate has been ignited over the "politically correct" (or "PC") way to shape university policy on issues of racial, gender, academic and intellectual diversity. The so-called PC agenda on women's studies, ethnic studies, gay and lesbian issues, Eastern history, and the recruitment and retention of minority students and faculty has attracted considerable heat on may of our nation;s compuses - even though PC-ism occupies the attention of just a small miniority of individuals on both sides of the issue.
Research Methods Class Releases Results Of Survey On The Male Perspective Of Sexual Harassment, Maine Perspective
Research Methods Class Releases Results Of Survey On The Male Perspective Of Sexual Harassment, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Last spring, students in a Child Development and Family Relations Research Methods class conducted a random survey among third- and fourth-year male students at the University of Maine to begin to determine the rate of sexual harassment on campus and the men's perceptions of sexual harassment. The 14-women who designated the survey were well-versed in the liturature concerning sexual harassment. All of them had first-hand knowledge of harassmenet.
Recommendations Of The Um Committee On Women's Programs Being Implemented, Maine Perspective
Recommendations Of The Um Committee On Women's Programs Being Implemented, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
University of Maine President Dale Lick has announced the establishment of a Women's Resource Center and a greater overall coordination of women's programming in response to recommendations in a report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Women's Programs.
Um's First Generation Of Women's Studies Students Learn How The Other Half Lives - And A Whole Lot More, Maine Perspective
Um's First Generation Of Women's Studies Students Learn How The Other Half Lives - And A Whole Lot More, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A desire to learn about the other half of human history, a simple curiosity, or a need to fulfill a requirement prompts a wide variety of students to take Women's Studies courses. The effect the courses have had on on UM's first generation of Women's Studies students is rarely foreseen or expected - but keeps them coming back for more.
Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin
Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article discussing the challenges faces by members of the gay community living and studying on the University of Maine campus while facing discrimination and hostility from the campus community.
More Education, Awareness Needed About Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns, Maine Perspective
More Education, Awareness Needed About Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Graffiti is scrawled on a sidewalk. A door of a student's dorm room is splattered in red with a defamatory message. Publicity flyers are ripped from walls. There are derogatory jokes and name-calling. Threats and realities of physical violence. Harassment. All are prejudicial actions against a minority of the population. At issue is not race, color, religion, gender, age or nationality. At issue is sexual orientation. And because college campuses are microcosms of society, the actions occur at the University of Maine and at universities throughout the country that, by their very nature, are supposedly bastions of free expression and …
Women's Resource Center Transition Team Presents: A Spring Series Of Programs Honoring Women's Lives, Maine Perspective
Women's Resource Center Transition Team Presents: A Spring Series Of Programs Honoring Women's Lives, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
To continue the momentum and support for the Women's History Month celebration, the Women's Resource Center Transition Team invites the campus community to take part in a spring series of workshops devoted to women's development programs.
Umaine Complying With Sexual Harassment Laws, Michal Reagan
Umaine Complying With Sexual Harassment Laws, Michal Reagan
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
While cases of sexual harassment may be getting more subtle or cannot be prosecuted under state law, the University of Maine conduct system is trying to keep up with the changes.
Sexual Harassment Cases Increasingly Prosecuted, Michael Reagan
Sexual Harassment Cases Increasingly Prosecuted, Michael Reagan
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"Sexual harassment isn't about morality and sex, it's about discrimination," said Sue Estler, director of the Equal Opportunity Office. The University of Maine has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment and there have been increasing numbers of such cases reported since they were first recorded.