Gillespie and Maurice Nelson, Sacred Heart's chief diversity and inclusion officer, recently did an on-campus presentation about the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of the mission to affirm its values and goals across the entire campus. We can do so by examining the encounters between the West and other parts of the world and by beginning and ending the story of the rise of the modern world not in Europe but elsewhere. Previously AH 0165. We will investigate the many ways in which Islam, as both a religion and idea, has appeared on the American horizon and in the American imagination. Students examine the roots of jazz in ragtime, blues, work songs, and march music and study the development of different jazz styles such as Dixieland in the '20s, swing in the '30s, bop in the '40s, and continuing to the present. ANTH 2015Refugees and Culture3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, HACA Humanitarian Action Minor Context Course, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, WDIV World Diversity. These places are emphasized as sharing overlapping concerns with the US, based on geography, common histories, and patterns of migration. . In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and pursuing public response, RJSJ brought together over 100 students, alumni, staff, faculty, and administrators to reflect on the experiences of the past weeks and their hopes and desires for the Fairfield University community. Chat with a Campus MinisterDaily, M-F from 1 3 p.m. SPAN 3286Languages and Identities: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Spanish in the U.S.3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, SPME Spanish Major or Minor Elective. The Brown School, where I taught, had a mission for diversity and community-engagement. The goal of the minor is to provide students with the economics and social justice knowledge to work effectively in any organization in pursuit of DEI goals. POLI 2253Latin American Politics3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, PMCP Politics Major: Comparative Politics, WDIV World Diversity. This course examines the concept of literacy as it is represented in fiction and non-fiction texts. This course analyzes the writings of leading social and political thinkers, with special consideration of the movements of protest and dissent. Fairfield University believes that when people feel valued, respected, and empowered, they work together for the common good. This course takes a look at racism and issues of gender in America, and how musicians of diverse backgrounds have collaborated and contributed to the evolution of American music despite prejudice and adversity. 4 jobs using the terms 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' to view and apply for now with The Chronicle of Higher Education Jobs | by Relevance. Are we really in a post-racial society? The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs supports a wide variety of diverse and affinity clubs that allow students to be engaged outside of the classroom. The course does so by assessing whether or not the contemporary Hip Hop movement can overcome the barriers of race, class, and gender. Previously RS 0269. Previously AY 0163. MLK essay contest winner: Building the Beloved CommunityFebruary 28, 2021, A Humanitarian Crisis Within a Space of ExceptionFebruary 26, 2021, 2021 MLK Keynote Address to Fairfield PrepFebruary 23, 2021, Introducing Cristina Beltrn, PhDFebruary 17, 2021, Re-membering by Associate Vice Provost for Scholarly, Creative, and Community Engagement Professor of Politics Jocelyn M. Boryczka, PhDJune 19, 2020, Supporting Educators to Cultivate Conversations Surrounding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Classroom June 1, 2020, Descendants of Families Enslaved at Monticello Speak at Quick CenterFebruary 12, 2020, MLK Celebration at Fairfield UniversityJanuary 17, 2020, The theme of the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is The Challenge of Change: Intersectional Justice and Democracy., Gadioma and Ugwu Win FUSA Election in Landslide VoteFebruary 27, 2020. Top Stories, 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield school diversity director aims to help every student thrive Josh LaBella Feb. 5, 2022 3 FAIRFIELD If a primary aspect of diversity, equity and inclusion work is education, Fairfield Public Schools' new DEI director certainly has a good pedigree. Dr. Sawyer will also be joining the faculty as an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. MGMT 4320Diversity in the Workplace3 Credits. This is the latest wake-up call that needs to be answered by each of us in a spirit of determined conversion., A Message from Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann, Our Stags family is committed to taking tangible and meaningful action that will benefit our community and affect positive change for the greater good., US Bishops Condemn Killing of George Floyd, Deplore Violence and DestructionVatican News, June 1, 2020. Previously EN 0118. Students will read, study, and critically analyze relevant documents, and cultural materials from pre-Columbian populations until the contemporary period. Previously EN 0101. This course investigates how race, class, and gender function in American political culture. Students then begin to formulate interpretations that move between the formal, technical composition of films and the concrete socio-historic and cultural reality to which each film refers. Students will undertake a critical investigation of race and ethnicity within Islam from the classical period to the present. Dr. Topics of discussion include the structure and function of genes, modes of inheritance, gene editing, sex and gender, race, and human genetic diversity. This course surveys the musical and social trends that resulted in the emergence of rock and roll as an important musical and cultural force in America. View more property details and housing statistics on William Raveis. The School has a rich history and renewed commitment to racial justice and education in service of equity, diversity, and inclusion. AHST 1103Art of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas3 Credits, Attributes: BSCC Black Studies Component Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, GDAH Graphic Design: Art History, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course, WDIV World Diversity. ECON 3235Economic Development3 Credits. Attributes: ANMC Asian Studies Elective, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, GDAH Graphic Design: Art History, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course, WDIV World Diversity. This course analyses sociological and social psychological dimensions of race relations, ethnic interaction, and the changing role and status of women. For the purpose of understanding how race functions in our socio-political world, this body of work treats the concept as a social construction, drawing heavily on the phenomenological and existential traditions.Pertinent themes like lived experience, authenticity, and racial privilege will be explored using key texts (by Jean-Paul Sartre, Franz Fanon, Lewis Gordon, and Robert Bernasconi, to name a few). Previously MG 0320. Graduate equivalent: SOCI5300. The event also honors the achievements and volunteer service of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. School of Education and Human Development, Gaining Perspective When the World Goes Off. HIST 1106Imperialism and Colonialism3 Credits. PHIL 2263The Concept of Human Rights3 Credits. People move in and out, businesses open and close, city government institutes social policy in response to existing changes in different communities. Why are there systematic patterns of race, class, and gender inequality in education? Previously RS 0101B. We recognize the inherent value and dignity of each person, guided by our Jesuit heritage as informed by the contemporary context. 104 West Adams Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556 (641) 472-6551 Ext. The course uses readings, exercises, and real-world projects to formulate the following: a definition of diversity; an awareness of its impact on businesses and their managers; the identification of the challenges that diversity presents and the opportunities it allows for even more productive workplace interactions; and the necessary skills, attitudes, and patterns of critical thinking needed for effective leadership in this important area. Pictured Above: A. Rev. Apply to Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Faculty, Academic Advisor and more! Bretton Hunchak '09 oversees stewardship of the world's . Fairfields vibrant community welcomes all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability/disability status, religion, and tradition. Do literary works produced in different cultures at the same time "speak to each other" across time and space? Special attention will be paid to the African-American and Immigrant Muslim communities. The PDF will include all pages within the 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog. The 2019 conference was held at Fairfield University and included school districts from across the region and state. The course will be run as a combination of lecture and small group discussion and will make use of web-based background materials to provide context and depth to the readings. This study of transatlantic, post-1800 literature by women will adopt Virginia Woolf's notion that "books continue each other." Apply to Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Chief Diversity Officer, Program Associate and more! Previously EN 0126. SOCI 2300Sociology of Education3 Credits, Attributes: BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, UDIV U.S. Diversity. Catholic Leaders say Floyds Death, Demonstrations A Wake-up CallCrux June 1, 2020. Note: This course counts as a natural science core but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. It's not just about making opportunities available to all; we believe by doing so, we enrich the lives of all. After completing this course, students take electives drawn from the College of Arts and Sciences that provide context and skills that inform the experience of diverse people. Previously SO 0162. We value the academic, social and broader community benefits that arise from a diverse campus and are committed to equity, inclusion and accountability. Erica E. Hartwell and Stephanie Burrell Storms (with Kirsten Cole, Sarah K. Donovan, Ruth L. Greene, and Theodora P. Williams) are contributing authors, "Breaking Down Silos: Teaching for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Across Disciplines in Higher Education," Chapter 1. ANTH 1125Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, WDIV World Diversity, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused. The course includes a service learning experience that connects issues from the course to the real context of a local elementary school. PHIL 3360Critical Race Theory3 Credits, Attributes: BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, UDIV U.S. Diversity. The week-long celebration is a series of events that seek to engage students, staff, faculty, and our local communities in a dialogue about justice and the recognition of all human dignity. Fairfield Dolan is proud to introduce a new minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), available to all Fairfield students. We will focus primarily on Black Americans, but will also consider white ethnic groups and other ethnic groups in discussion. Previously PB 0101. The Americas will be represented by Pre-Columbian and Native American visual arts. The course focuses on the role of empires, imperialism, and colonialism in shaping world history. We are committed to pursuing shared standards of excellence. How We Advance Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. This survey course examines the development of African American literature from the late eighteenth century to the present, with a focus on issues of literacy, authority, and identity. This course provides students with an overview of refugee movements with a focus on cultural encounters across the world. Message from the College of Arts & Sciences Dean Richard A. Greenwald, PhD. Hours Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 6pm Saturday: 1pm - 5pm Sunday: Closed Community City . BIOL 1071Identity and the Human Genome3 Credits, Attributes: BSCC Black Studies Component Course, BSSC Black Studies: Physical and Natural Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, HSST Health Studies: Science and Technology, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused. The PDF will include content on the Requirements tab only. This course is an in-depth analysis of capital punishment. Previously HI 0205. ENGL 1260American Social Protest Literature3 Credits, Attributes: ASEN American Studies: Literature, ASGW American Studies: Gateway, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, PJST Peace and Justice Studies. Major world regions and selected countries within them are discussed with respect to the people, and their physical, demographic, cultural, political, and economic characteristics. Reflection, We are brokenhearted, sickened, and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes. As a modern Jesuit Catholic University, Fairfield was built on the principles of outreach and social justice and a 500-year tradition dedicated to the life-transforming power of education. Previously AY 0052. Previously MU 0132. This course follows the emergence of this concept from the political and ethical thought of the Greeks, to the Enlightenment, to the explicit formulation of "human rights" in the 20th century as a guiding principle of international relations. It begins with an in-depth analysis of labor supply decisions and responsibilities of households, moving to an examination of labor demand decisions and wage-rate determination. About Us News Careers Diversity & Inclusion Charitable Fund Agent Login Employment Opportunities NY Standard . The course addresses the ways in which the media, popular culture, work, and schools have been pivotal sites for the creation and maintenance of gender performances, and explores sites of resistance in art and activism. In 2018 Warde students traveled to San Diego to share the progressive work they are doing through their Identity and Education Conference, and on-going work in FPS schools. In this course we will examine the ways race has shaped our perceptions of and responses to community. Vice President for Mission and Ministry Rev. How have they both been shaped by and contributed to the socio-cultural transformations? Students are encouraged to learn and celebrate the wide-variety of cultural, ethnic, and identity diversity present at Fairfield. Languages and Identities: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Spanish in the U.S. Culture, Civilization, and Literature in the Spanish-American Caribbean Region. In these ways, Fairfield University strives for the magis (the more) in a way that defines modern Jesuit Catholic education. Its stated objectives are to develop the creative intellectual potential of its students and to foster in them ethical and religious values and a sense of social responsibility. This class explores the musical, cultural, political, and aesthetic foundations of hip-hop. 3476 janderson@fairfield.edu, Director of Diversity & Academic Support Services at Fairfield College Preparatory School, Vice President for University Advancement, Director of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Bellarmine Campus of Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (203) 254-4000. ENGL 1180Modern China through Fiction and Film3 Credits, Attributes: ANMC Asian Studies Elective, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs seeks to develop and implement programs and services that will increase the engagement of students in activities that promote and foster an inclusive living and learning community. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance the Universitys Jesuit Catholic commitment to creating and supporting radical hospitality and inclusive excellence in our teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.. This course introduces major monuments of the arts of Asia, including architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and prints. Previously PH 0360. Dr. Sawyer also served as an associate professor in Quinnipiacs College of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Anthropology, engaging in research and teaching on race, education, and popular culture. Ophelie Rowe-Allen and Stephanie Burrell Storms are contributing authors, "Enhancing EDI Initiatives through Academic and . Fairfield University community members share a commitment to inquiry and discernment, and a determination to serve as global citizens supporting the dignity and essential human rights of all persons. Students who have taken PSYC1210 may not take this course. This course is an introduction to art and architecture of Africa, the Caribbean islands, and Central America, South America, and North America. The course evaluates Euro-American theories of religion in light of Asian religious expressions. There are many dimensions to diversity that go well beyond obvious differences such as race, gender, age, physical ability, and marital status. Need to talk? Fairfield University Upward Bound is a federally funded program for college-bound high school students that provides low income, potential first-generation college students with the tools necessary to access postsecondary education. Less Diverse More Diverse The undergraduate student body is split among 20 states (may include Washington D.C.). The EdD program is a three-year, hybrid, low-residency program. As we study the Atlantic world and globalization across several centuries, we will examine cultural syncretism, commodity culture rooted in the Triangle Trade, and creative endeavors in literature and the arts (painting and sculpture, film, music, dance, theatre). Students at Fairfield University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population.The school has low racial diversity. This course is an introduction to the history of the modern world since 1500. Students will begin with classic texts in social theory, examine how this theory informs contemporary debates, and look to small-scale societies in the Global South for an intimate, ethnographic perspective of our global era. The course will be anchored in such touchstone texts as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Charlotte Bront's Jane Eyre, and Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth. Prerequisite: One 1000-level history course. Members of the Fairfield University community are committed to respecting and valuing one another, finding the common good rooted in us all, and working collaboratively to achieve our potential as a modern Jesuit Catholic institution. Fairfield University stands with the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), and colleges and universities nationwide, regarding the recent directive issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), concerning international students and the upcoming 2020-21 academic year. Students will examine how different religious peoples and traditions have interacted across time and how these interactions and exchanges have both complicated and enriched the American religious landscape. Tufts has always aimed to be inclusive. The history and progression of healthcare reform and its influence on our current healthcare system performance will be analyzed. We embrace, support and celebrate the unique characteristics of diverse identities and cultures. SOCI 1135Race, Gender, and Ethnic Relations3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASSO American Studies: Sociology, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, SPEL Sports Media Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, WSGC Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Component. The course will also allow students to learn about cultural adjustments of both refugees and host communities whether it is in the United States, Europe, Middle East, or Africa. Artists studied will not be those with the highest number of albums sold, but those with significant musical or lyrical content and impact on hip-hop as a whole. We aspire to be an inclusive, welcoming community that is representative of an ever-changing and diverse global populace. This course surveys the history of Jewish-Christian interaction in Europe from late antiquity until the Dreyfus Affair, with emphasis on the 10 centuries between the ninth and the 19th. SOCI 2135Race in the Americas3 Credits, Attributes: BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSHI Black Studies: History, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, H_AF History After 1750, H_NW Non-Western History, H_US U.S. History, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective.