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Keuka College’s Campus Diversity Initiatives

Keuka College’s Campus Diversity Initiatives. Chevanne DeVaney Community Day Keuka College August 18, 2008. Some of the Messages Received -February 2008 Community Day…. Need for Shared concept of diversity College’s definition of diversity

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Keuka College’s Campus Diversity Initiatives

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  1. Keuka College’sCampus Diversity Initiatives Chevanne DeVaney Community Day Keuka College August 18, 2008

  2. Some of the Messages Received -February 2008 Community Day… • Need for Shared concept of diversity • College’s definition of diversity The need for an inclusive definition of diversity – age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, disability, etc. • Access/Equity for all students • Need for diverse programming • Need for increased enrollment of students of color, Native American students, and other under-represented groups • Need for faculty and staff of color • Lack of diversity in local/area community • Discussions about dignity/respect and acceptance of all difference • Clearer lines/definitions of the term “harassment” • Need for more diversity in the classrooms • Need for improved communication

  3. Diversity Taskforce Members Rachelle Lahens, Student Andi Lippincott, Asst. Director of Development Jane Palmer, Student Mark Palmieri, Director of Institutional Research Brandon Pierson, Student Aqua Porter, Trustee of College Pat Reape, Dir. of Residential Life Gary Smith, Assoc. VP of ASAP Missy Thurston, Student Ann Tuttle, Faculty Kathy Waye, Executive Director of Alumni & Family Relations Kelly Welsh, Faculty Brenda Williams, Student • Jim Blackburn, VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students • Joseph Burke, President • Ginny Coombs, Provost • Sue DeLyser, Human Resources Coordinator • Chevanne DeVaney, Director of Multicultural Affairs • Tom Dickenson, Faculty • Jeff Falter, Chaplain • Kimberly Fenton, Librarian • Tom Flood, Men’s Basketball Coach • Jen Furner, Director of Student Activities • Mike Gentile, Resident Director • Anne Marie Guthrie, Dean, Center of Experiential Learning • Amanda Harris, Faculty • Fred Hoyle, Associate Dean of Admissions & Marketing • Pam Jennings, Academic Skills Counselor (ASK)

  4. Taskforce Steering Committee • Chevanne DeVaney, Dir. of Multicultural Affairs • Jeff Falter, Chaplain • Amanda Harris, Faculty • Aqua Porter, Trustee • Missy Thurston, Student • Ann Tuttle, Faculty

  5. Taskforce Working Groups *Chairpersons

  6. TaskforcePurpose… The Keuka College Presidential Diversity Taskforce, formed in the spring of 2008 by President Dr. Joseph Burke, is charged with identifying issues and developing recommendations to address a systemic diversity initiative to help lead Keuka College as we strive to create an inclusive college and community environment. The initiatives over the next three years will focus on assessing and putting forth recommendations in regards to the College’s climate, access and retention of students, faculty and staff from underrepresented groups, collection and analysis of data and an in-depth look at student life.

  7. Vision, Mission & Goals • Keuka will become a global leader • Keuka is student-centered (inclusion) • Keuka values social responsibility and diversity • Keuka adapts to changing societal needs • Keuka values a global perspective • Keuka embraces the diversity of students, faculty and staff

  8. Draft Definition - Diversity At Keuka College we believe diversity is multifaceted, acknowledges and respects differences, is a naturally valuable asset and is cause for celebration. We believe that diversity embraces the awareness and celebration of the many identities that make up our community, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, culture, language, physical ability, mental ability, gender, and geographical region. In a world where comfort and safety are vital, we hope in time to provide an inclusive environment where we can successfully understand and appreciate different perspectives by moving beyond tolerance to encouragement and acceptance of our differences.

  9. What’s Happening in Multicultural Affairs? -Multicultural Affairs Website http://life.keuka.edu/art-religion-culture/multicultural-affairs -Newsletter -Calendar of Events

  10. Inter-CollegiateDiversity Agora29 Area Colleges and Universities • Wells College • SUNY Geneseo • SUNY Cortland • R.I.T. • St. John Fisher College • Nazareth College • Alfred State College • Alfred University • Colgate University • Hobart & William Smith

  11. A Little Story… This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done -Anonymous-

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