"Achieving Excellence through Diversity" Program
Thursday, November 3, 2005
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center Media Theater
Welcome
William A. Ladusaw
Symposium Chair and Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education
Denice D. Denton
Chancellor
Presentation of UC Santa Cruz Foundation Medal
Anu Luther Maitra
President, UC Santa Cruz Foundation, CEO, Floreat, Inc.
Keynote Address
Shirley Ann Jackson
President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Respondents
Neferti Tadiar
Associate Professor, History of Consciousness
Manuel Pastor, Jr.
Professor, Latin American and Latino Studies
Anu Luther Maitra
President, UC Santa Cruz Foundation, CEO, Floreat, Inc.
Plenary Discussion
William A. Ladusaw, Facilitator
Friday, November 4, 2005
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
University Center and College Nine/Namaste Room
Continental Breakfast available from 8:30 a.m.
University Center Rotunda
9:00 a.m.–9:20 a.m.
Opening Comments
University Center Bhojwani Room
Including inspiration and perspectives from:
Angela Davis, Professor, History of Consciousness
Adilah Barnes, UCSC Alumna, BA Black Drama, Cowell ’72
9:20 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Transition to Breakout Sessions
9:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Participants may enter sessions at any point during the morning and are encouraged to join more than one session. An informal break is expected around 10:30 a.m.
• What is Diversity? Thinking at the Edge.
University Center Bhojawani Room
A facilitated dialogue exploring the meanings of diversity and relating them to UCSC.
Discussion Leaders:
Takita Salisberry, SUA Diversity Officer
Kirsten Howley, Graduate student in Astronomy
Andrea Monroe, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office
• Teaching to a Diverse Student Body
College Nine, Namaste Room
Presentations and discussion by undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty on considerations that impact teaching and learning with diverse groups.
Opening remarks and perspective by:
Francisco J. Hernandez, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Discussion Facilitator:
Ruth Harris-Barnett, Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
• Update on the UC Faculty Diversity Study
University Center, Alumni Conference Room
Presents preliminary findings from the study and fosters discussion.
Discussion Leaders:
Robert C. Dynes, President, University of California
Lisa C. Sloan, Dean, Graduate Studies
11:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Transition to Plenary Session and Wrap up
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Reports from Groups and Final Comments
Facilitator:
William A. Ladusaw, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education
12:00 p.m.
Adjourn