Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies Commons^™

African Americans In Pwls: A Post-Caste Conundrum , Richard Sigwalt

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

This paper proceeds from a historical study in progress of caste in the United States. That study will argue that the distinctive feature of slavery in the United States was that --unlike in Brazil or the Caribbean -servitude in the Anglophone mainland developed a caste ideal, ideologized as "race ". As with dalits in India, people identified as "black" in what became the United States an excluded hereditary caste destined ascriptively to the meanest labor, and excluded systematically and ideologically from the dominant ("white”) group. Slavery ended in the 1830s in most of the North, but because caste and slavery …

Time Capsule Discourse, E. Hughes Shanks

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The purpose of this presentation is to encourage participants to develop a deeper sensitivity toward different perceptions of historical events. Attendees will participate in a forum that invites free expression of cultural values, and encourages participants to keep an open mind when encountering values and perspectives different from their own.

New Diversity Publishing Outlet: Adult Educators Overcome Exclusionary Policies , Keith B. Armstrong

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Research strongly supports the notion that publishing houses lack sufficient diversity in both high and middle-level staff members to allow for a diverse philosophical outlook and appreciation to fairly support underrepresented groups wishing to publish their research findings in multiculturalism, gender/sexual orientations studies, race and class. Resultantly, these biases confront both adult educators and other authors writing in the areas of social justice and diversity. This presentation will investigate the historical factors of exclusion in the publishing industry, and more specifically within university presses, to explain an initiative (praxis) launched to open access by way of creating a progressively new …

If Dr. King Were Alive Today, John Leonard Harris

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

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A Diversity Structure And Plan That Works: Successes And Challenges, Samuel R. Hodge, Delia R. Gamble, Wendy C. Naumann, Lisandra Pedraza, Robert Ransom, Janet Rivera, Amaury Samalot-Rivera

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The intent of this panel discussion is to provide information on: (a) our Diversity Team; (b) the implementation of a Five- Year Diversity Plan; (c) effective recruitment and retention strategies for diversifying student, faculty, and administrative populations," and successes and challenges experienced in our diversification efforts at a predominantly White university.

Feelings And Experiences Of Alienation For Females Of Color At A Predominately White Institution: A Fireside Panel Chat, Be Stoney, Suzanne Mayo-Theus, Marcela Parra, Vera White

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

While the upward progress post Brown v. Board of Education has been a slow movement for People of Color in the K -12 educational system, so has movement for People of Color in higher -education. Faculty and students of Color are under the constant microscope of writing, contributing to research, and participating in the development of future research, are prone to be deal with issues their White peers do not often face. This panel of color will share their feelings and experiences of alienation as well as how to survive on a Predominately White campus.

The View Of One University From Three Lenses, Beverly A. Davis, Lia Richards-Palmiter, Lloyd L. Lyter

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The presenters use their PWI University's Diversity Plan as the focus to present their individual perspectives on today and their (hopefully) shared vision for the future. An African American female junior faculty member, an African American female Ph.D. student, and a European American male tenured professor compare perspectives and visions.

Shap'n & Shak'n Institutions Of Color, Peter Szto

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The aim of this paper is to present an analysis of institutional racism for higher education. The paper outlines a critique of the race construct as a strategy to advance campus diversity and multicultural learning. The critique provides conceptual clarity and organizing strategies to advance antiracism within institutions.

Hawk Link Retention Program, Robert N. Page Jr., Juan Izaguirre

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Parents, faculty, and staff have preached the importance of the student's first year in college. Critical as this time is, many students view their freshman year as a time to experience everything that they can get involved in that is associated with college life. Unfortunately, some of these experiences are not as productive and can lead to a difficult first year which they will constantly battle the rest of their college days.

Multicultural Faculty And The Challenges They Face From Students And Administration: A Multiracial Perspective, Sloane M. Signal, Luis Peon-Casanova, Michele S. Foss

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The identification of stereotypes and challenges multiracial faculty face from students and administrators, including an examination of ways to effectively deal with these stereotypes and challenges, and how all faculty of color can work to bring these issues to the forefront and change the perceptions of students and administrators.

Aq Intervention For Assessing And Counseling Students Of Color At Predominantly White Institutions , Robert K. Murphy

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Learn about the power of the Affective Domain for Students of Color. Participants have the chance to see that the Affective domain is just as important as the Cognitive domain. They will see how the Affective domain is critically vital for the assessment and counseling of Students of Color, particularly at predominantly white institutions.

Why Don't They Stay? Exploring Supervisors' Level Of Intercultural Sensitivity And Employee Perceptions Of Fairness In The Workplace, Gina S. Matkin

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

"My supervisor is nice, but she/he just doesn't understand me!" This statement may help explain some of the mixed success for predominantly white workplaces in retaining people of color. This presentation outlines a dissertation study exploring the relationship between intercultural sensitivity of leaders, and followers' ratings of workplace fairness. Demographic similarity or difference between supervisor and supervisee will also be considered as a moderating variable. Findings may help us to better understand how workplace relationships impact issues related to retention.

Lies My Teacher Told Me, Franklin Titus Thompson Iii

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

This workshop will present the quantitative findings of a study aimed at assessing what impact (1) traditional historical misinformation, and (2) the substitution of that information with revisionist history has on the perspectives of college pre-service and in-service education majors. In particular, we will investigate the impact James Lowen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me" has on that learning. The session will benefit educators and trainers who teach history and human and race relations courses.

Struggling With Declining Diversity In Professional Programs, Sandra K. Squires, Melodee Landis

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

In 2001, women faculty began a study of minority enrollment in UNO's College of Education. They'll overview their demographic analysis, review of the literature, interviews, collaborative efforts with Latino and Native American community agencies and other struggles as white women trying to address the decline of diversity in their institution.

Hello, My Race Is_______________________ : Supporting The Identity Of Biracial College Students , Natasha H. Chapman

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

An entire generation of biracial individuals is coming of age suggesting that colleges and universities will experience an increase in their multiracial student body. Student affairs professionals are faced with the challenge of addressing the needs of this emerging student group. This presentation will describe this diverse population and educate student affairs professionals on their unique developmental views.

Developing, Implementing And Assessing Effective Strategies To Build An Inclusive Campus Climate , Jerusalem T. Howard

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

This session outlines steps to create and to sustain an inclusive campus climate. Presented strategies will focus on recruitment and retention, student and faculty mentoring, and community outreach. Strategy implementation recommendations discussed include gaining executive support, leveraging existing programs, and maximizing technology. Creating success metrics will also be covered.

Race, Civil Rights, Ignorance, And The All-White Classroom, Michael A. Foley

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

While students have heard and know something about Brown superficially, they remain ignorant about civil rights issues in general. My paper will demonstrate how I balance the necessary removal of ignorance with the need to maintain course substance and integrity.

The Welcome Theory: An Explanation For The Decreasing Number Of African Americans In Baseball, David C. Ogden

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The percentage of African Americans on the rosters of major league baseball teams is at a 30-year low, while the percentage of Caucasian players in the major leagues has remained relatively stable. Research indicates that the number of African Americans will continue to drop. The Welcome Theory uses several theoretical perspectives to explore why African Americans have turned away from baseball and embraced other sports, such as basketball. The theory has implications for designing sports programs that socialize youth into sports.

Rap Music And Hip Hop On Amerian College Campuses, Earnest Bracey

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

My session will cover how many young African Americans believe that Rap music and Hip Hop is more important and relevant today on college campuses than the Civil Rights movement, or learning about the great works'. But one must seriously question whether Rap music and/or the Hip Hop culture is more significant than the movement that gave most Americans in the United States a modicum of equally in our institutionally racist society.

An Ongoing Relationship With Theory Inside The Structures Of Tenure Track, Kwakiutl Dreher, Harriet Mcleod, Gary K. Perry

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

This panel asks how can junior faculty of color at a predominantly white research I institution stay versed and acquire new insights about theoretical principles? Tenure-track faculty are aware of expectations to produce scholarship, teach, and provide service worthy of tenure. But when, where, and more significant, with whom can the ongoing relationship with theory occur? What are the benefits of a community that has been developed to facilitate the dialogue on theory? Of paramount concern, how can the dialogues count towards tenure?

Keepint Your Hands On The Plow--The Challenges Of One African-Amreican Law School Admissions Professional, Janice L. Austin

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Presentation Description: By highlighting the trends and revealing the mystique of a rarefied process, the presenter outlines the difficulties and achievements encountered during twenty years of enrolling law schools students, especially students of color.

Team-Teaching Africana Studies: Developing A Model For Innovation, Interdisciplinary Pedagogy, And An Inclusive Curriculum, Bryan Carter, Delia C. Gillis, Musa Ilu, Yvonne Johnson, Rev. Albion Mends, C. Dianne Mack, Regina Tenney

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Africana Studies Faculty from Central Missouri State University will discuss how they developed an innovative team-taught course for Introduction to Africana Studies. The faculty have worked on the course for the past three years and it was recently added to the curriculum as a general education requirement.

The University Of Massachusetts School Of Education: A Successful Experiment In Combating Institutional Racism, Dwight W. Allen

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

In 1968 the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts created a school with its prime focus on combating institutional racism. UMass graduates of color have served as presidents and deans, professors, teachers, international consultants, diplomats and ambassadors, more than validating this grand experiment.

Q12 / I Lotm- Answers To The Controversial Gallup Question: Do You Have A Best Friend At Work? , Renita Tyrance

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

This interactive session will combine with audience participation and investigate various sentiments toward the controversial Gallup University.. Q12 / I lOTM IMPACT 1 survey question. “QIOR :Do you have a best friend at work?” and highlight the implications associated with "best friendlessness” for minority faculty and staff on predominantly white campuses.

Transforming Pwis To Have Racial And Cultural Integrative Climates, Jeanett Castellanos

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Transforming PWIs to Have Racial and Cultural Integrative Climates: A Call for Collective Exploration and Consciousness in Higher Education

Faculty Of Color: On The Track But Out Of The Loop, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Aretha Marbley, Dianne Robinson

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

As a follow up to two recent publications in Black Issues in Higher Education and The Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle Review, this presentation will focus on the experiences of African American tenure-track faculty in predominantly White Institutions. Several themes are delineated and discussed as they relate to the professional and social integration experiences of this group.

Retention And Graduation Rates Of Students Of Color Since 1997: Impact Of New Nu Admission Standards , Katie Cervantes, John Lim

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

The paper presents an ordinary least square analysis of the effect of the 1997 change in the University of Nebraska admission standards on enrollment and retention rates of students of color at UNL An overview is provided of programs and services offered by the UNL Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS) that aim to improve retention and graduation rates of students of color.

Still Not The Stars: African Americans As Social Minorities In Television Advertising , Karie L. Hollerbach, Walter B. Jaehnig

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules: 9th Annual Conference (2004)

Advertising can either provoke or prevent cultural change. It articulates ideas about social class, cultural values. and societal power. African Americans are still being presented in television advertising as members of social minorities who are less likely to speak, to assume positions of authority, or to personify dominant middle class values in America.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 19 [No. 21], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Richardson, Kelly. Arrest Made in Lampkin Park Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Group of Professors Receive Grant – Psychology
• Hupman, Samantha. Class to Bring Students to Presidential Inauguration
• Reed, Lindsey. Clinical Compassion – Suzanne Vitale
• Fisher, Lee. Brian Strow Prepares for Seat on Bowling Green City Commission
• Buckman, Josh. Barry Wells Leaves Western for Dallas – Dining Services
• Wilberding, Beth. Professors to Get Recognition – Student Government Association
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: George Bush
• Hall, Alex. Happy for Some Left-winged Representation – Chuck Williamson
• Meyer, Dustin. …

Lightfoot, Michelle And Lightfoot, Natasha, Bronx African American History Project

Oral Histories

Interviewees: Natasha Lightfoot and Michelle Lightfoot

Interviewers: Brian Purnell

Summarized by Alice Stryker

Natasha and Michelle are sisters and lived in the Bronx for most of their lives. Both were born at St. Luke’s Hospital. Their parents are Jocelyn and William, both fromAntigua. Although the couple dated in Antigua, they did not marry until both had immigrated to theUnited Statesin 1970. Their maternal grandmother taught at schools and was a seamstress from the home and the maternal grandfather was a maechanic and a cab driver. Their paternal grandmother worked as a domestic and their paternal grandfather worked for a newspaper. …