Our Campus Diversity Training Available for Faculty and Staff
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The first Our Campus Diversity presentation for U of A faculty and staff will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in Arkansas Union 403.
Our Campus Diversity is an interactive introduction to the University of Arkansas community’s needs and goals for diversity. The presentation is designed to explore the demographics and experiences of our students, staff and faculty, and to foster a climate of inclusion and understanding. The program is designed for new faculty and staff members but is open to any faculty or staff who are interested in contributing to a more inclusive campus.
At the U of A diversity means the inclusion of and respect for the variety of experiences and characteristics that keep our campus community vibrant. We celebrate the many dimensions of ethnicity, age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, socioeconomic background, personal history and intellectual perspective.
To register for Our Campus Diversity training please visit the registration page.
Our Campus Diversity is a partnership between the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education and Human Resources.
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Contacts
Steve Voorhies, manager, media relations
University Relations
479-575-3583,
voorhies@uark.edu
Brande Flack, associate director of retention
Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education
479-575-5014,
bmflack@uark.edu
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