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OPEN HOUSE October 10 th , 2012. About CDC. Founded 2007 Staff and faculty members Encourages conversations about diversity and inclusion Fosters a support network for WUSTL professionals. Who We Are. Steering Committee
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OPEN HOUSE October 10th, 2012
About CDC • Founded 2007 • Staff and faculty members • Encourages conversations about diversity and inclusion • Fosters a support network for WUSTL professionals
Who We Are Steering Committee • Saida Bonifield, Coordinator for LGBT student Involvement & Leadership • LaShawnda Fields, Diversity in Retention Coordinator, Cornerstone • Julia Macias Garcia, Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Science, Assistant Director, Campus Life • Robin Hattori, Assistant Director of the Gephardt Institute • Naomi Sigg, Assistant Director, Student Involvement & Leadership • Omotola Akinsola, Graduate Assistant, Campus Diversity Collaborative General Body • Jacqueline Carter • Rudolph Clay • Jeff Gidday • Nicole Gore • Heather Hageman • Hatsephi Kushma • Melanie Osborn • Marilyn Pollack • Jeanette Sanchez • Michael Spear • Jackie Turner • Pam Wiese • Mary Zabriskie
Our Mission • The CDC encourages campus conversations about diversity and inclusion, and fosters a support network for Washington University professionals whop work on diversity issues.
Our Mission (cont’d) • The CDC provides resources and tools that promotes a culture of authentic dialogue about issues of diversity and inclusion.
Our Vision • Washington University community members are culturally competent and contribute to an inclusive campus environment.
Current Initiatives • Educational Awareness • Diversity Training and Facilitation for Campus Community • Service to students and the greater WUSTL community
Training and Facilitation • Facilitate professional development around diversity • Conduct training for campus audiences • Provide a diversity training manual
Student Support Services to Students • Support student efforts, dialogues, and programs • Liaise with groups focused on diversity, inclusion and social justice, e.g. Connect 4, Diversity Affairs Council, and the Social Justice Center
Educational Programs Community Awareness Host forums & dialogue on issues of diversity and inclusion • “Inclusive Recruitment” • “Bullying and the LGBT Community”
Contact Us campusdiversity@wustl.edu We look forward to working with you!