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National Disability Awareness Month 2007

Diversity Programs

Lectures during National Disability Awareness Month, October 2007.

Latin Heritage Month 2007

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Latin Cuisine during Latin Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2007.

Diversity Week 2007

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events, and Cuisine during Diversity Week, April 2007.

Women's History Month 2007

Diversity Programs

Lectures and Events during Women's History Month, March 2007.

A Benchmark Report On Diversity In State And Local Government, Carol Hardy-Fanta Phd

Publications from the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy

The Pipeline to Public Service Initiative asked the McCormack Graduate School’s Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Boston to ascertain the racial diversity in state and local government. The project had the following three goals:

--To identify the race (and gender) of those holding top-level positions filled through gubernatorial appointments, e.g., secretaries, commissioners, directors, deputy commissioners/directors, and undersecretaries, in the Commonwealth’s executive offices and major departments.

--To compile the same information for members of the most influential boards and commissions in the Commonwealth filled through gubernatorial appointments.

--To assess the diversity of elected …

Black Heritage Month 2007

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events, and cuisine during Black Heritage Month, February 2007.

Mlk Day 2007

Diversity Programs

Calendar of event in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 2007.

Factors Implicating Sense Of Belonging At A Hispanic-Serving Institution, Gloria S. Vaquera, Ricardo Maestas, Linda Munoz Zehr

Sociology

This study examines factors that impact students' sense of belonging at a Hispanic-serving institution. Findings indicate that various variables measuring academic and social integration as well as experiences with and perceptions of diversity have a positive impact on sense of belonging. Implications support the idea that campus diversity may improve sense of belonging and ultimately improve retention of all students. Implications and recommendations are discussed.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Society of 1906 – Martha Lloyd
• WKU Announces Dorris Burchett Legacy Commitment for Business Gift is Third Largest One-Time Commitment to WKU
• Steve Eaton Makes New Commitment for Hilltopper Basketball
• Jessie Ball DuPont Fund Makes $150,000 Commitment to WKU-Housing Authority of Bowling Green Partnership
• WKU Names Clinical Education Complex’s Early Childhood Center in Honor of Long-Time Supporters – Dan Vitale
• WKU Health Services
• Former WKU Baseball Player Makes Lead Gift for New Baseball Clubhouse – Paul Orberson
• Ken McDonald Selected WKU Basketball Head Coach
• Online Masters Degree in Elementary Education Beginning Fall …

Affirmative Action In College Admissions: A Compelling Need And A Compelling Warning, Scott Finnie

Ethnic Studies Review

Higher education has been historically recognized as the very door to opportunity and success for our nation's youths and future leaders. Following the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, the cry and pressure for access to America's college campuses have intensified, especially along the lines of racial and gender discrimination. The long record of oppression has translated into an intense debate over the feasibility of affirmative action as a viable policy to rectify the past and the present This article will afford a brief overview of the necessity of affirmative action in college admissions as well as an …

Expresssions Of Asia 2007

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Asian Cuisine during Expressions of Asia, January 2007.

Diversity As An Orientalist Discourse, Mariela Nuñez-Janes

Ethnic Studies Review

The goal of promoting diversity is deep-rooted in the post-civil rights activities of U.S. educational institutions. Universities across the country attempt to foster diversity by seeking a diverse student body, creating initiatives that promote diversity, institutionalizing committees and administrative positions with the sole purpose of overseeing diversity, and implementing curricular strategies to support academic diversity. The pursuit of diversity is so integral to the survival and attractiveness of college campuses that some universities even lie in order to appear diverse to potential students and public supporters. Such was the case of the University of Wisconsin, Madison whose officials digitally inserted …

World Aids Day 2006

Diversity Programs

Programs in Honor of World AIDS Day, December 2006.

International Education Week 2006

Diversity Programs

Lectures during International Education Week, November 2006.

Native American Heritage Month 2006

Diversity Programs

Cultural Events during Native American Heritage Month, November 2006.

National Disability Awareness Month 2006

Diversity Programs

Lectures during National Disability Awareness Month, October 2006.

Lgbt History Month 2006

Diversity Programs

Film showing during LGBT History Month, October 2006.

Latin Heritage Month 2006

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events, and Latin Cuisine during Latin Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2006.

Diversity Week

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Cuisine during Diversity Week, April 2006.

Women's History Month 2006

Diversity Programs

Lectures and events during Women's History Month, March 2006.

Black Heritage Month 2006

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Cuisine during Black Heritage Month, February 2006.

Mlk Day 2006

Diversity Programs

Calendar of events in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 2006.

Expressions Of Asia 2006

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Asian Cuisine during Expressions of Asia, January 2006.

World Aids Day 2005

Diversity Programs

Programs in Honor of World AIDS Day, December 2005.

International Education Week 2005

Diversity Programs

Lectures during International Education Week, November 2005.

National Disability Awareness Month

Diversity Programs

Lectures during National Disability Awareness Month, October 2005.

Latin Heritage Month 2005

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Latin Cuisine during Latin Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2005.

The Challenge Of Ethnic Diversity, Gary L. Rose

Political Science & Global Affairs Faculty Publications

As the census data reveals, the state of Connecticut will experience a sizeable increase in the percentage of Blacks and Hispanics by the year 2025. The projected increase in Blacks and Hispanics will most certainly have political and public policy ramifications in the years ahead.

Demographic trends in Connecticut pose distinct challenges for both political parties. The ability to understand the policy needs of the state's increasingly diverse population, an understanding of how policy needs translate into political behavior will be required among those who seek public office in Connecticut.

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

Social Work Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

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.

Organizational Barriers To Inclusion: Perspectives From The Recreation Professional, Dan K. Hibbler Ph.D.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Faculty and Staff Works

Recreation professionals continually strive to serve a host of diverse program constituents, while leisure researchers attempt to uncover barriers to leisure participation. Much of the barriers or constraints research has come from the perspective of program participants. This study identified, from the perspectives and experiences of 18 recreation professionals, the issues and barriers that they perceive inhibit recreation program access and availability to diverse constituents, particularly ethnic minority populations. Co-cultural theory, which integrates the concepts of muted group theory and standpoint theory, was utilized as the study’s theoretical framework. In-depth interviews were utilized. Five primary barriers were identified that related …