Commitment to Diversity

Upcoming Events

Richard Milner

Professional Development Opportunities

  • Culturally Responsive Teaching in Higher Education
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching in P-12 Educational Settings
  • Critical Race Theory in Education: Analytical Tool and Research Methodology

Presented by: H. Richard Milner IV, Ph.D. - Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education Author of the highly acclaimed book, Start where you are, but don't stay there: Understanding diversity, opportunity gaps, and teaching in today's classrooms

Workshop: Critical Race Theory in Education: Analytic

  • Tool and Research Methodology
  • Tuesday, March 20, 2012
  • 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
  • Columbine B
  • Open to faculty and graduate students
  • 30 person limit
  • RSVP to Lynette Kerrigan
  • Lunch will be served

Keynote Speech: Culturally Responsive Teaching in

  • K-12 Education
  • Tuesday, March 20, 2012
  • 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Lindau Auditorium, Michener L110
  • Open to the UNC and Weld County communities

Workshop: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Higher Education

  • Wednesday, March 21, 2012
  • 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Columbine B
  • Open to faculty and graduate students
  • 30 person limit
  • RSVP to Lynette Kerrigan
  • Continental breakfast will be served

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Mission

This committee has the charge to prioritize diversity issues across the College, including supporting the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff, and students; advocating for the infusion of diversity into the curriculum; and providing professional development for the College on diversity.

The Process and practices of this committee may include, but are not limited to:

  • Engaging in efforts designed to recruit diverse faculty and students; enhance our cultural competence and infuse diversity into the curriculum
  • Serving as a resource and liaison for students, faculty, and community members on issues related to policy, diversity, multiculturalism, and equity in education
  • Creating an intellectual agenda regarding diversity
  • Assisting units in meeting accreditation standards related to diversity
  • Partnering with the University and community to advance diversity
  • Advocate for the infusion of diversity and multicultural understanding college-wide

Spring Meeting Dates

All meetings will be held in the Dean’s Office Conference Room in McKee Hall 127 unless other notice is given.

  • Wednesday, January 18th @ 2:30pm
  • Wednesday, February 15th @ 2:30pm
  • Wednesday, March 21st @ 2:30pm
  • Wednesday, April 18th @ 2:30pm

Recent Highlights

For both on-campus and online course instructor evaluations, the question of faculty respect for diversity was among the top three highest overall course evaluation items

Item #11: The instructor created a classroom environment that was inclusive and respectful of diversity

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