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Dismantling Institutional Whiteness: Emerging Forms Of Leadership In Higher Education, M. Cristina Alcalde, Mangala Subramaniam
Dismantling Institutional Whiteness: Emerging Forms Of Leadership In Higher Education, M. Cristina Alcalde, Mangala Subramaniam
Navigating Careers in Higher Education Series
Dismantling Institutional Whiteness: Emerging Forms of Leadership in Higher Education focuses on the experiences of women of color in leadership roles in higher education. Top roles historically have gone to white men, and leadership has not reflected the range of identities and people who make up higher education. Why? And why does this problem continue to this day? Most importantly, what can be done to bring about meaningful change?
Dismantling Institutional Whiteness gathers a range of first-person narratives from women of color and examines the challenges they face not only at a systemic level, but also at a deeply personal …
2020 Risd Bi+Poc Student Demands For Racial Equity & Inclusion, Risd Anti-Racism Coalition (Risdarc), Risd Archives
2020 Risd Bi+Poc Student Demands For Racial Equity & Inclusion, Risd Anti-Racism Coalition (Risdarc), Risd Archives
Racial Justice
RISD Anti-Racism Coalition (risdARC) demands document presented to the RISD Community, July, 2020.
Exploring The Motivations And Perceptions Of First-Generation Doctoral Students Abstract, Saige Hill
Exploring The Motivations And Perceptions Of First-Generation Doctoral Students Abstract, Saige Hill
College of Business (Strome) Posters
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are words that spark the attention of the public and private sectors alike. Institutions such as universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations are taking the initiative to challenge conventional attitudes and foster equity within their communities. Academia is one discipline that is experiencing a significant shift towards increased diversity and inclusion, but much work is needed to further promote equity. Disparities in education are among the most significant factors that impact long-term success. Beginning in primary school, children who are not afforded quality education are placed at a lifelong academic disadvantage. They are also less likely …
Interview With Judith Ramaley, Judith A. Ramaley, Liza Julene Schade
Interview With Judith Ramaley, Judith A. Ramaley, Liza Julene Schade
Conflict Resolution Oral Histories
Judith Ramaley was interviewed by Liza Schade on May 22, 2020, in Portland, Oregon. Also participating in the interview are Patricia Schechter and Cleophas Chambliss.
In this interview, Dr. Ramaley discusses the issues at the forefront of her presidency in the 1990s, lessons learned from strategizing severe budget cuts that followed the passage of Measure 5 in 1990, ideas behind the new University Studies curriculum, and diversifying student and faculty demographics and creating safer and more inclusive university spaces.
Did U Know...?, Andrea Belair
Did U Know...?, Andrea Belair
2019 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
Did U Know...? is a collaborative project from Union College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Andrea Belair, Librarian for Archives and Special Collections. The goal of the project was to bring out under-represented voices and issues from Union College’s past through the use of primary source materials.
Becker Career Center, Shannon Flaherty
Becker Career Center, Shannon Flaherty
2018 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
There were many possibilities for new inclusion and diversity initiatives that the Becker Career Center could take advantage of. We wanted to set reasonable and measurable short-term and long-term goals for all members of our staff to execute.
Building Community With Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Principles, Frances Maloy
Building Community With Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Principles, Frances Maloy
2018 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
DEI has become increasingly important for all libraries because while the populations we serve are more diverse our staff is not. What are initiatives that I can do to support an inclusive culture for the library, campus and profession?
Nh-Me Lend: Advancing Health Equity For Children And Youth With Asd/Ndd And Their Families Through Continuous Quality Improvement, Betsy Humphreys, Susan Russell, Rae Sonnenmeier, Alan Kurtz
Nh-Me Lend: Advancing Health Equity For Children And Youth With Asd/Ndd And Their Families Through Continuous Quality Improvement, Betsy Humphreys, Susan Russell, Rae Sonnenmeier, Alan Kurtz
Poster Presentations
Over the past two decades NH and Maine have experienced rapid growth of racial, ethnic, and linguistic minority populations. New Hampshire’s foreign-born population was 5.7% in 2013, while Maine’s foreign-born population was 3.4% during the same time period (American Immigration Council, 2017). In addition, NH and Maine are designated refugee resettlement areas. NH is now home to refugees from over 40 countries (NH DHHS, 2010) and Maine is home to refugees from over 30 countries (Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services, 2015).
We Are Your Library, Fleet Library, Lareese Hall
We Are Your Library, Fleet Library, Lareese Hall
Critical Librarianship
RISD Fleet Library statement printed on signs adorning the library doors.
The Art Of Community@ The Library...Making It Happen, Lois Szudy
The Art Of Community@ The Library...Making It Happen, Lois Szudy
Social Justice & Activism
The Erin McKenzie Virtual Welcoming Space at Otterbein Courtright Memorial Library (http://library.otterbein.edu/ErinMcKenzie/index.htm) encourages conversations and facilitates discovery of cultures, experiences, struggles and how we are connected. The welcoming space celebrates the gifts and talents in each of us in hopes of creating inclusive communities where all are valued. Annual events are planned with this vision in mind.
"This Is The City This Is The World This Is A Small School: Diversity And The Risd Population," Mixed Media, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 22,1996, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
"This Is The City This Is The World This Is A Small School: Diversity And The Risd Population," Mixed Media, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 22,1996, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
RISD Students and Institutional Governance
Article from the Mixed Media, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 22,1996 student newspaper.
Directions In The Work Of Black American Artists | Barry Gaither, Barry Gaither, Maurice Burns, Risd Archives
Directions In The Work Of Black American Artists | Barry Gaither, Barry Gaither, Maurice Burns, Risd Archives
Racial Justice
Poster using the three colors of the Pan-African flag, showing portrait omage of Dr. Barry Gaither, Curator for the Museumof the National Center of African American Artists. Derivation of previous poster (May 5 1970). May 4, 1970 was the date of the Kent State University campus shootings, where 4 anti-war protestors were shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard. RISD, as well as campuses across the U.S., shut down as students went on strike in protest of the Kent State killings. It is likely that the May 5 lecture was canceled and rescheduled for October 20, 1970 [see May …
Directions In The Work Of Black American Artists | Barry Gaither, Barry Gaither, Maurice Burns, Risd Archives
Directions In The Work Of Black American Artists | Barry Gaither, Barry Gaither, Maurice Burns, Risd Archives
Racial Justice
Poster using the three colors of the Pan-African flag, showing portrait omage of Dr. Barry Gaither, Curator for the Museumof the National Center of African American Artists. May 4, 1970 was the date of the Kent State University campus shootings, where 4 anti-war protestors were shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard. RISD, as well as campuses across the U.S., shut down as students went on strike in protest of the Kent State killings. It is likely that the May 5 lecture was canceled and rescheduled for the fall [see October 20, 1970 poster for same lecture].
Text reads: …
Black Artist In Graphic Communication, Dorothy Hayes, Reynold Ruffins, Mahler Ryder, Risd Archives
Black Artist In Graphic Communication, Dorothy Hayes, Reynold Ruffins, Mahler Ryder, Risd Archives
Racial Justice
Poster for traveling exhibition of Black graphic designers. Held at Woods-Gerry gallery.
Black Emergency Cultural Coalition, Black Emergency Cultural Coalition, Johansen, Risd Archives
Black Emergency Cultural Coalition, Black Emergency Cultural Coalition, Johansen, Risd Archives
Racial Justice
Black ink illustration of RISD campus and Providence, East Side hillside buildings, atop hands clasped in handshake. Text reads: Friday - March 27. Panel discussion with: The Art Workers Coalition & The Black Emergency Cultural Coalition regarding Artists & Community. 7:30 pm Refectory