W E L C O M E
Under the direction of Vice President and Vice Provost Nancy 'Rusty' Barceló, the Office for Equity and Diversity is responsible for the University of Minnesota’s systemwide equity and diversity initiatives and programs, and for infusing the core values of equity and diversity into all aspects of teaching, learning, research, service, and outreach at the University. Learn more about Rusty Barceló. The Office for Equity and Diversity oversees multiple initiatives across the University, and comprises six service units. Learn more about OED's mission, programs, and services. |
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B R I E F S
On April 16, more than 120 higher education professionals from across the United States participated in an webinar presented by Vice President and Vice Provost Rusty Barceló entitled "From Catalyst to Transformation: A Chief Diversity Officer's Vision for Driving Diversity to the Core of the Academy." The webinar, sponsored by Excelsior College in Albany, New York, featured a 30-minute presentation and a 15-minute Q&A session with participants, in which Dr. Barcelo answered questions via a live audio stream. Dr. Barceló's presentation was the first in a series of webinars focused on diversity and institutional transformation.
- View the webinar video
- Download the transcript of the webinar (PDF)
- View the
PowerPoint used during the webinar
The Office for Equity and Diversity honored the recipients of the 2008 Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award. at a celebration banquet on April 22. The 2008 winners are Ananya Chatterjea, associate professor of theater arts and dance in the College of Liberal Arts, and Ross Neely, graduate student in social justice education and staff member in the GLBTA Programs Office. Read the press release about the winners.
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