MESSAGES
:: University draws its strength from its diversity by Modesto A. Maidique
:: Entire academy shares responsibility for teaching diversity
by Patricia Telles-Irvin
:: Milestones and meaning by Ivelaw L. Griffith


PERSPECTIVES
:: Experiences at two universities show leaders must lead by William E. Kirwan
:: National diversity 'think tank' could aid diversity goals by Arthur Levine
:: Study of comparative religions advances appreciation of differences by Nathan Katz
:: Women in science: a personal reflection by Kalai Mathee
:: LaVerne Ragster: the epitome of success


CAMPUS LIFE
:: Developing a taste for discomfort by Kathryn Kominars
:: Inclusion of persons with disabilities in the academy
by Julio Garcia
:: 'Hate speech' on campus by Suzanna Rose


IN THE CLASSROOM
:: Keep diversity in mind when conducting curriculum reviews by Mark B. Rosenberg
:: Diversity: the heart of the Arts and Sciences curriculum by Arthur W. Herriott
:: Dearth of minorities presents challenge to journalism and mass communications by J. Arthur Heise


FINAL COMMENT
:: Passionate plea results in hate crimes ban by Dan E. Ponder, Jr.

 

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Centers and Institutes­part of the diversity matrix

EDITORIAL BOARD

PUBLISHER
Patricia Telles-Irvin, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Chair, Diversity Initiative

EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Ivelaw L. Griffith, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Chair, University Access and Equity Committee

MANAGING EDITOR
Larry W. Lunsford, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and University Ombudsman

Dawn E. Addy, Ph.D.
Program Director, Center for Labor Research/Studies

Glenda A. Belote, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies

Todd Ellenberg, APR
Director, University
Communications

Julio Garcia, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

Brian L. Haynes, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs,
Biscayne Bay Campus

Bennie L. Osborne, Ph.D.
Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

Gisela Vega
Associate Director, University Housing and Residential Life

Terry Witherell
Assistant Vice President, University Advancement and Marketing, and Director, University Publications

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Bill Stahl, Designer, University Advancement and Marketing

Michael Upright, Photographer, University Advancement and Marketing

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