Institute Diversity’s Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement is seeking stories from faculty, staff, and students as part of the Transformative Narratives initiative, which is endorsed by the Strategic Plan Advisory Group.
During the MLK Lecture, “Actualizing the Dream: The Future of Nonviolent Political Protest,” Joy-Ann Reid, national correspondent for MSNBC, discussed King’s legacy and his vision of a beloved community, achieved through nonviolent principles.
Twenty faculty, staff, and students were recently honored for completing the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Fellows Program at the program’s poster expo and celebration event.
The implementation committee of faculty and staff from the Office of the President, Institute Diversity, VPGEFD, and Human Resources provided updates on its progress to implement the 11 Gender Equity Initiatives.
The implementation committee of students and leaders from Institute Diversity, Student Life, and Undergraduate Education provided updates on its progress to address the 11 recommendations from the Black Student Experience Task Force.
Mary Frank Fox, a professor in the School of Public Policy, was recently elected to the rank of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Next month, Institute Diversity and Academic Effectiveness will start conducting climate surveys to gauge the Institute’s progress on building an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment for the campus community.
If you are interested in working with a group of faculty, staff, and students to foster a community of diversity and inclusion at Georgia Tech, consider applying for the 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Fellows Program.
In light of the theme, “Building Inclusive Communities,” the Diversity Symposium featured lectures, panels, and performances that explored the impact and implications of race and class on individual success and community engagement in higher education.
