Diversity: Events

Heritage Months

Oct. 11: National Coming Out Day
Nov.:  American Indian Heritage Month
Dec. 1:  World AIDS Day
Jan. 17:  MLK Day
Feb.:  Black History Month
March:  Women's History Month
April:  Celebrate Diversity Month
May:  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
June:  Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month 

 

NEW!  Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups: A commitment to diversity, our students and each other  

During the 2012 academic year, the Department of Diversity and Study Abroad Programs is working in partnership with Institutional Advancement and Human Resources to reaffirm our commitment to students and to each other as colleagues.By providing more targeted and in-depth networking opportunities for diverse faculty, staff and administrators, Employee Resource Groups will help employees build relationships as well as a deeper sense of community.

Employee Resource Groups are designed to create and sustain an environment in which employees can achieve his or her potential and provide an intellectually rich and engaging forum. The groups will share diverse views, perspectives, support and experiences and foster excellence in working, teaching, research, service, and community partnerships. Upcoming meeting dates for the three groups are:

Focusing on men's issues:
Thursday, February 16, 4:30-6 p.m.
ERC Library Studio
ERG Liaison:
Jonathan Baker

Focusing on minority issues:
Thursday, February 23, 4:30-6 p.m.
ERC Library Studio
ERG Liaisons:
Trevor Thomas 
Reuel Barksdale

Focusing on women's issues:
Thursday, March 1, 4:30-6 p.m.
ERC Library Studio
ERG Liaisons:
Robyn Lyons-Robinson 
Suzanne Schaefer

 

Diversity Dialogues

In an effort to continue the cultivation of diversity relationship building, a new initiative called Diversity Dialogues will encompass three different program series. These program series will serve as vehicles for the campus community to discuss identity, experiences and ways to improve our relationships within and outside of our reference groups.

Diversity Dialogue Program Series Components

• Screen n’ Speak: A film discussion series provided each month for students, faculty and staff to broaden their perspectives of diversity and inclusion. At Screen ‘n’ Speak, documentary movies are carefully selected based on their inclusive subject matter, and a conversation is led by an invited guest discussion leader.
• World Café: A program series designed for students to meet and discuss issues that pertain to their personal, professional and academic lives. At these recurring events, students gain awareness of other cultures, process topical issues and learn about the lives and experiences of others within campus communities. It is a way to facilitate dialogue which allows for deep, interactive conversation surrounding three question prompts. World Cafés include an inviting setting, meaningful questions, contribution from everyone, and great listening and sharing of diverse perspectives.
• Town Hall Meeting: A format for open discussion on diverse topics and an exchange of ideas for constituency groups including faculty, staff, administrators and students. Town hall meetings are generally structured with limited talking points and ample time for open discussion from attendees. A lead facilitator serves as the conversation host to ensure there is balance in the voices shared and adherence to a safe space for appreciative dialogue.

For more information, please contact Kimberly Brazwell at x2426 or via email at kbrazwel@cscc.edu.

Screen n’ Speak (SnS) is a monthly film and discussion series on topics of a diverse nature. SnS is geared toward increasing understanding of diversity and inclusion and providing a voice for the entire CSCC community. FREE REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED!