Diversity for Community Committee
The College of Education is committed to diversity in the broadest sense of the term. This committee demonstrates the consistency and permanency of the College's commitment to diversity, caring and ethics that are part of the vision and mission of the College of Education. The purpose of the Diversity for Community Committee is to address matters pertaining to diversity issues (using the term diversity as defined in the Principles of Community adopted by the university and college.)
Areas of responsibility for the Diversity for Community Committee include, but are not limited to, setting priorities for COE diversity initiatives; working with college committees recommendations in diversity matters; and acting as liaison on university-wide committees addressing diversity, when requested or appointed.
Diversity Enhancement Proposals and Funding Guidelines
→ Download the DCC Proposals/Funding Guidelines (PDF)
The Diversity for Community Committee (DCC) welcomes proposals from college faculty, staff, and students for projects that enhance our knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions, directly related to issues of diversity (e.g., ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical area). The DCC seeks to support research and experiences that develop the ability of candidates and professionals to work with diverse populations, including P-12, adult education, and higher education communities. These grants can be used for research, to present at conferences, or to pay for honoraria and travel expenses of invited guests.
Professional Development Series
Presentation series relating to diversity and inclusive teaching
Diversity Highlights
Weekly thoughts imparting diversity issues pertaining to students, faculty and staff in the College of Education
2011-2012 Committee Members
Jeff Zacharakis, Chair (Educational Leadership)
Jim Teagarden (Special Education, Counseling, Student Affairs)
Marilyn Kaff (Special Education, Counseling, Student Affairs)
Kevin Murry (Curriculum and Instruction)
Socorro Herrera (Curriculum and Instruction)
Bill Banks (Center for Student and Professional Services)
Megan Gibson (Undergraduate Student)
Jo Foy (Graduate Student)
Lopamudra De (Graduate Student)
Meeting Dates for the 2011-2012 academic year
September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1 (if needed);
February 2; March 1; April 5; May 3
