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Jean Elliott Every session of the Mid-Atlantic Conference on the Scholarship of Diversity was punctuated with lively discussion and drew across-the-board rave reviews. Evaluations reflected a positive tenor with participants calling the experience “thought-provoking,” ““lively,” “candid,” “empowering,” “enlightening” and “one of the highlights of my year.” There were several requests that this event become an annual affair. The premiere conference featured more than 40 presentations, symposia and panels, and brought together undergraduates, graduate students, faculty members and administrators from across the region. The topics cut across a variety of disciplines, including biology, political science, mathematics, psychology, human resources, history, education, and public administration. Janet Sawyers, Professor Emerita from the Department of Human Development, served as the conference organizer... please click here to see the April 16, 2004 issue of the Virginia Tech Conductor for the rest of Jean Elliott's article Conference on Scholarship of Diversity Features Strightforward Discussion. |
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Keynote Speaker click here to view Jeff Milem Keynote slide presentation |
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There Ebonics in American Sign Language? Kathy Grant, American University Stressors
and Coping Strategies of African Americans Undergraduates at Virginia
Tech
Dialogue, Diversity and Holistic Education Diversity in Middle School: More than color
Research and Legal Challenges Post Grutter
v. Bollinger Narrowing the Achievement Gap
Round Table on Diversity and Its Impact on College
Community:
The Accidental Community Native, Aboriginal,
Indigenous: Who Counts as Indian in Post Apartheid Virginia Differences in Perception of Diversity Among
Faculty Unexamined Beliefs ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION: Incorporating Diversity And Cultural Seeking
Educational Equity and Diversity Faculty Bias as a Possible Influence on Student Retention Laurie J. Patterson, Assistant Chair and Instructor, University of North Carolina at Wilmington Jennifer L. S. Trasti B.S. Candidate in Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Wilmington |
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