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Students Address Cultural Diversity, Prejudice, Maine Perspective
Students Address Cultural Diversity, Prejudice, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
To learn more about a culture, and one's self, immersion is often essential. And when opportunities for such learning are not immediately accessible, it may require going to the source - or having the source come to you. Addressing issues concerning minorities, cultural diversity and prejudice have been a primary focus of Residential Life in recent years. This fall, when it was time for 50 student resident assists from East Campus to take their annual educational retreat to focus on communication, team-building and other skills necessary for effective residence hall management, the site was not secluded location in Maine but …
Meeting With Chancellor's Staff / Housing Guidelines—Gay And Lesbian Students, John Halstead
Meeting With Chancellor's Staff / Housing Guidelines—Gay And Lesbian Students, John Halstead
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
An internal memo from John Halstead to Scott Anchors references "requests by gay and lesbian students for specific housing."
Letter Of Response From The Chancellor's Office To A Citizen Expressing Concern About "National Condom Week" Observances, Kent A. Price
Letter Of Response From The Chancellor's Office To A Citizen Expressing Concern About "National Condom Week" Observances, Kent A. Price
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We must admit that times have changed, though not so much in the morals and personal standards of our students. Both research and common sense tell us that the standards of behavior set by parents for their children are not eroded by college life or other influences of the larger society. It's true, however, that today's students are much less embarrassed or otherwise restrained about discussing the once-unmentionable. Some may applaud this new openness and some may wince at it, but there's not much that university administrators can do to influence it.
Implementation Plan In Response To The Report Of Task Force On The Status Of Women At The University Of Maine, Office Of The President, University Of Maine
Implementation Plan In Response To The Report Of Task Force On The Status Of Women At The University Of Maine, Office Of The President, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In December 1987, President Dale Lick commissioned a Task Force on the Status of Women at the University of Maine. The Task Force submitted its report on June 1, 1988. Its findings and conclusions expressed serious concerns related to each area of its charge: (1) the distribution, retention, compensation, advancement, and representation of women at the University and (2) the organizational processes and climate affecting women at the University. The one hundred and four (104) recommendations suggested specific actions to address the concerns defined in the Task Force's findings. This Draft Implementation Plan is an administrative response to each of …