威尼斯人在线 多样性和包容性办公室 concluded its Celebration Week commemorating the work of civil rights leader 马丁·路德·金. on Friday with its 13th annual MLK Peace Brunch and honored three employees for their efforts to foster an inclusive environment on the campus and in the community.
Dr. Lance 泰特姆 (photos by Lauren Adams/威尼斯人在线)
“Today really is an opportunity for us to celebrate – not only the concepts and conversation around unity but also peace and then to celebrate the legacy of Dr. 小马丁·路德.威尼斯人在线校长. 兰斯·塔图姆在开场白中说道.
泰特姆, 谁住在蒙哥马利, 阿拉巴马州, 在6月就任西北地区总统之前, recounted the significance of the city in the Civil Rights Movement while commending the brunch’s honorees and expressing appreciation for the diverse backgrounds, thoughts and experiences students bring to the Northwest campus.
“It is diversity that enriches our experiences and broadens our perspectives and strengthens the very fabric of our institution,塔图姆说. “So today we stand together as a testimony to our shared belief and power of standing as one. As we recognize that by creating an environment that embraces our differences and encourages dialogue, 威尼斯人在线为理解铺平了道路, 尊重与进步.”
During the presentation of its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Awards, 多元化和包容性办公室认可了特洛伊·凯特恩, deputy athletics director; Dr. 黛博拉•布朗, an assistant professor of music; and Dr. Clarence Green, the University’s vice president of culture and chief of police.
从左到右是博士. 克拉伦斯·格林，特洛伊·卡顿博士. 黛博拉•布朗
Katen received recognition for his engagement with Northwest’s diversity and inclusion efforts and regular participation in activities offered by the 多样性和包容性办公室. He also attends events hosted by the Missouri Association of Blacks in Higher Education.
“He has made an effort to invite marginalized faculty and staff to lunch to have conversations referencing issues impacting those different from him,他的提名人写道. “He has intentionally built a sense of belonging for those faculty and staff. He has invited all to athletic events and has ensured they have a positive experience. … Mr. Katen在校园的各种委员会和团队中任职. He has challenged existing processes and policies and has become a drum major for change.”
Brown was honored for her efforts to support inclusive excellence in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.
“She is always so level-headed and is great with students, staff and faculty,” her nominator wrote. “In her American pop music class, she makes sure that all genres of music are studied. She also allows students to bring any type of music, including uncensored. 在她的音乐教育课上, she has the class research common children’s folk music to make sure they understand what it might really mean and that it is historically appropriate in today’s world. She worked to transform her curriculum to be more inclusive of underrepresented populations.”
Green was recognized for his long-standing impacts on the campus culture and his support of students and employees.
“His commitment to diversity and inclusion during his time at Northwest has left an enormous footprint on campus,他的提名人写道. “Dr. 格林投入了时间, money and energy into enhancing the retention and graduation of students of color at Northwest. 不管是在他家为学生举办的野炊, 有色人种教职员工, 同时担任黑人学生会和联盟的顾问, assisting in starting Minority Men’s Organization or even investing monies to help students of color with their tuition, Dr. Green has shown a clear commitment to students of color and he embodies the Northwest mantra of ‘every student – every day.’”
Dr. 莱斯利·多伊尔
The peace brunch also featured a keynote address by Northwest alumna Dr. 莱斯利·多伊尔. Adding to her 20 years of leadership experience in diversity and inclusion efforts in the higher education environment, Doyle is the founder of Doyle Legacy Consulting and specializes in diversity strategy management, 团队和个人领导力发展, 以及归属感和参与度.
在周五, 道尔讨论了多样性的重要性, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education and reflected on the historical ways DEI initiatives on college campuses have provided disenfranchised groups with opportunities to succeed. 学生的积极性, 多伊尔说, 激发了民权运动, and she called for students to keep DEI efforts at the forefront.
“Many colleges and universities affirm what data shows – that DEI efforts generate higher enrollment, 入学率和成功率,道尔说. “DEI is for students with disabilities, women, dreamers, people of color and even veterans with PTSD. DEI helps more students achieve success via college education and not just those that are disenfranchised. Research shows that college students exposed to more diversity have greater levels of cultural awareness and political participation. 简而言之，高等教育需要DEI.”
马丁·路德·金. Celebration Week events at Northwest are sponsored by Northwest’s 多样性和包容性办公室. 欲了解更多信息，请访问 ewvz.syria-events.com/diversity/.
