We hope this letter finds you well and excited to begin the academic year!
In the spring of 1995, the Institutional Committee on Diversity (a.k.a. Diversity Committee) was founded and given the following charge:
“The Institutional Committee on Diversity is charged with making recommendations to the President and Senior Staff on all aspects of diversity among students, faculty and staff. The committee shall work with other existing campus groups and offices in facilitating both curricular and co-curricular changes and modifications as deemed appropriate by the college community.”
Since its creation 16 years ago, the Committee continues to collaborate with other groups and offices to sponsor or co-sponsor countless diversity-related events at Curry College throughout the academic year. We continuously strive to foster a wider understanding and appreciation of diversity in our community, with our ultimate goal of establishing a safe and enriching environment for all members of Curry.
Throughout the 2010-11 academic year, the Committee sponsored a Film Series dealing with specific, diverse populations, including “The N-Word: Divided We Stand” (with the Multicultural Student Union), and “Murderball” (with the Office of Disability Services). In addition, we co-sponsored a number of events such as The Core Ensemble’s wonderful Aint I a Woman.
Diversity-related events will continue once again this year, but this is where you come in. If your club, organization, or department is planning an event related to diversity, we’d like to hear about it. Guest speakers, films, roundtable discussions, etcetera—we’d love to hear more, and help you further promote your event throughout the community.
Good luck with the beginning of your academic year!!!
Sincerely,
Diversity Committee
Members
Melissa Anyiwo – Politics and History
Mary Dunn – Human Resources
Kristen Ferraro – Residence Life
Judith Hammond – Continuing Education
Cassandra Horii – Academic Affairs
Lisa Ijiri – Academic Affairs
Chip Kennedy – Disability Services, Chair for 2011-2012
Dan Mandell – Student Center
Janis Peters – PAL
Magueye Seck – Criminal Justice and Sociology
Marie Turner – Science and Math