» Diversity Infusion Project at Chapman University
History
In October 2014, The Office of the Provost supported the visit of Dr. Mary A. Armstrong from Lafayette College to discuss their diversity infusion project, including the process and successes.
The Diversity Infusion Project then moved to a hands-on process in which participants brought in their syllabi for discussion and suggestions for revision with a goal of making the classroom inclusive to all, based on the exploration of research and scholarship in diversity and teaching in higher education.
In Fall 2015, Vice Chancellor Nina LeNoir again sponsored a return visit of Dr. Armstrong, who met with Deans, Chairs and Directors and Faculty to provide further insight and education in infusing diversity in the curriculum and how to develop strong, ongoing work in this area.
Spring 2016 saw the initiation of 3 working groups led by facilitators who took part in the 2014/15 Project. The goal is to build on progress made and further develop opportunities for faculty to discuss and develop strategies for infusing diversity into their courses. Groups met 3-4 times to discuss readings and share strategies and challenges relating to diversity and inclusion
Plans for 2016/17
- Presentation on Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom for IETL Summer Academy, 8/16/2016
- Schedule Diversity Infusion Working Groups for Fall and Spring (contact lenoir@chapman.edu for more information
Diversity Infusion Lunches
Led by Jessica Sternfeld, COPA
- Monday, October 24, 12-1 p.m.
- Monday, November 7,12-1 p.m.
Led by Kim Braun Padulo, CES
- Tuesday, October 18,12-1 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 15, 12-1 p.m.
Email Margaret McDonough Monroe mmonroe@chapman.edu by Monday Oct. 10 with your selected group.
Diversity Infusion Project Faculty Participants in 2015/16
Working Group Facilitators:
Julye Bidmead, Associate Professor, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Religious Studies
Jan Osborn, Assistant Professor, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of English
Jessica Sternfeld, Associate Professor, College of Performing Arts, Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music
Working Group Participants:
Sandra Alvarez, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Arleen Bejerano, Instructor of Communication Studies, School of Communication Studies
Art Blaser, Professor of Political Science, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Victoria Carty, Associate Professor of Sociology, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Margaret Curwen, Associate Professor of Education, College of Educational Studies
Cristina Giannantonio, Associate Professor of Human Resources, Argyros School of Business and Economics
Amy Hanson, Associate Professor of Human Resources, Argyros School of Business and Economics
Geraldine McNenny, Professor of Education, College of Educational Studies
Mary Kimberly Padulo, Instructor of Education, College of Educational Studies
Morgan Read-Davidson, Instructor of English, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Gail Stearns, Dean, Wallace All Faiths Chapel, and Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Pilar Valenzuela, Associate Professor of Languages, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Diversity Infusion Project Faculty Participants in 2014/15
Julye Bidmead, Associate Professor, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Religious Studies
Penny Bryan, Professor, College of Educational Studies
Brian Glaser, Assistant Professor, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of English
Alicia Guy, Associate Professor, College of Performing Arts, Department of Dance
Ross Mohr, Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty, Argyros School of Business and Economics
Jan Osborn, Assistant Professor, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of English
Jessica Sternfeld, Associate Professor, College of Performing Arts, Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music
Jeff Swimmer, Associate Professor, Director, International Programs for Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
William Wright, Associate Professor, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Biological Sciences
Looking Forward
The Diversity Infusion Project will continue in 2015/16.
The goals of the Diversity Infusion Project in the coming year are to expand faculty participation and increase an awareness and understanding of how infusing diversity and inclusion into all courses, regardless of discipline, can positively affect student learning.