Related Links

• The Center for Urban Education at the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California is the location of exciting research on diversity in higher education. Estela Mara Bensimon, the director, together with a team of researchers has been field testing an organizational learning model of institutional change, the Equity Scorecard, in 14 urban public and independent two- and four-year colleges in the Los Angeles metropolitan area for the past four years. Visit the Center’s website to learn more about the Equity Scorecard and how it can contribute toward a culture of institutional accountability.
• The Office of University Diversity and Academic Initiatives at Kent State University is at the forefront for integrating diversity throughout the institution. Steve O. Michael, Vice Provost for Diversity & Professor of Higher Education Administration, is leading this inspirational effort to infuse higher education with diversity that really makes a difference for students. Visit his office’s website to learn more about how leadership and commitment can contribute to successful diversity initiatives on campus.
• Chapmyn Spoken Word is a spoken word theater company celebrating 15 years of success in creatively fusing classic and contemporary African American theater styles with exciting Hip-Hop energy, resulting in spellbinding performances that cut to the heart of burning issues. Our works are designed to stimulate critical thinking and lead to meaningful dialogue. We have a diverse repertoire and offer shows appropriate for nearly all audiences. Our shows include Our Young Black Men are Dying and Nobody Seems to Care; Womyn with Wings; One Race, One People, One Peace; and English Only. Visit their website to learn more about Chapmyn Spoken Word and how you can book them for an event on campus or elsewhere.