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"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