A couple of years ago, Dr. Adena Young-Jones, psychology professor at Missouri State University, conducted a study of bullying victims. The study revealed these now college-aged students showed significantly lower academic motivation, lower levels of autonomy and reduced academic competence. This inspired her to change her focus to how microaggressions affected college … [Read more...] about Get to know microaggressions to better combat them
While staying silent can be easy, opening dialogue creates a more inclusive community and world. It is worth “shattering the silence.” Developed in 2013, the Shattering the Silences series at Missouri State University facilitates healthy and informative discussions about diversity. Two upcoming discussions will cover language surrounding people with disabilities and the … [Read more...] about University program aims to create dialogue and shatter the silence
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” In hopes of opening dialogue, breaking down communication barriers and deepening cultural consciousness, Missouri State University developed the Shattering the Silences series in 2013. Diversity Fellow Adena … [Read more...] about First step to discussing topics of diversity: Shatter the silence
Bullying and diversity are two hot topics, and they relate directly to the research of Dr. Adena Young-Jones, associate professor of psychology at Missouri State. She developed curriculum for a Psychology of Diverse Populations course, which allows students to discover subconscious preferences, evaluating these subtle prejudices so that they may grow past them. IAT helps … [Read more...] about Reflecting on your sub-conscious prejudices
The Citizen Bear public affairs mission at Missouri State University is more than talk. Faculty, staff and students live it every day. The Board of Governors recently awarded its Faculty and Staff Excellence in Public Affairs award to six Missouri State employees. Each recipient established a track record and demonstrated distinctive work and accomplishments in support of … [Read more...] about Six faculty and staff members receive Excellence in Public Affairs awards