Diversity Theme Resources - COR 101 - Diversity

Diversity Theme

Diversity: Understand and appreciate multiple perspectives

Diversity can be discussed in many ways. Librarians are available to facilitate discussion of diversity in classes, help students utilize current events and campus issues to address diversity, and locate library and campus resources for understanding more about diversity.

Objectives:

Explore definitions and dimensions of diversity and difference in our society and on our campus
Reflect on our own backgrounds and individuality
Develop an understanding of multiculturalism as a personal and intellectual issue
Reflect on individuality and differences that we have experienced on campus
Develop an awareness and appreciation of many viewpoints

Classroom Activities for the Theme of Diversity

General COR 101 Links

Campus Programs and Offices

Adapted Physical Education Community Programs
The Physical Education Department offers a variety of physical activity opportunities for children and adults with disabilities at Park Center.

In addition to Memorial Library, SUNY Cortland has a variety of campus programs and offices that can assist you in diversity-related activities and programming.

Africana Studies Department
Africana studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines people and cultures of African origin and explores their movement throughout the world.
Center for Ethics, Peace and Social Justice
An initiative of the Philosophy department, seeking to combine philosophical scholarship and social activism.
Center for Gender and Intercultural Studies
Home to the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Committee as well as the Asian/Middle Eastern, Jewish, Latino and Latin American, Native American, and Women's Studies programs.
Cortland's Urban Recruitment of Educators (C.U.R.E.)
A program designed to encourage - and prepare - students interested in teaching in high poverty, urban areas.
Educational Opportunity Program
The principal mission of the Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY Cortland is to provide access and support to students with strong academic and personal potential, students who would otherwise be excluded from higher education due to circumstances of academic under preparation and economic disadvantage.
International Programs
Supports international students and the study abroad program.
Multicultural Life and Diversity Office
The Multicultural Life and Diversity office at SUNY Cortland is committed to fostering a community of learners who contribute to an environment of inclusive and academic excellence based on the values of human difference and individual contribution. Student and faculty trainings available.

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COR 101 - Diversity: Diversity Theme Resources

Diversity Theme

General COR 101 Links

Campus Programs and Offices

Questions? Contact Me! I am Sara, the COR 101 Library Coordinator