Since H. Wes Pratt took on the role of chief diversity officer/assistant to the president at Missouri State University in 2016, he has led the institution in improving its culture by focusing on inclusive excellence and valuing the inclusion of diversity. Inclusive excellence is a core value of the university and an integral component of the last two long range … [Read more...] about Wes Pratt announces retirement from Missouri State
This fall, the sociology and anthropology department is offering a new course - SOC 350: Violence and Society in Latin America. Register now for this dynamic understanding of Latin America, including: Historical facts of Latin America violence and its roots Sociological perspectives related to violence in Latin American societies Understand the various regions … [Read more...] about New course offering this fall
Join the Missouri Job Center and Community Partnership of the Ozarks for their workplace diversity lunch and learn series - Diversity and your bottom line Who's Your Neighbor? Unpacking census data for Springfield and the surrounding area February 22 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Missouri Job Center Lunch is provided but you must RSVP to Terry at tgrier@cpozarks.org or call … [Read more...] about Diversity Lunch & Learn Series with the Missouri Job Center and Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Join us for the first virtual Tough Talk of 2022. This month, as we have done for so many years during February, we will be celebrating Black History month. This Tough Talk will ask the questions: Do we still need to? Has the life and influence of African-Americans been ingrained in the culture enough that we can assume everyone will learn? What are the stories? What are … [Read more...] about Tough Talks: Why the need for Black History? The lessons and the story
Sponsored by the College of Humanities and Public Affairs Diversity Council Join the College of Humanities and Public Affairs Diversity Council for a panel discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion and (mis)information in education surrounding critical race theory. Friday, February 11 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Strong Hall 302 or via Zoom at … [Read more...] about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Critical Race Theory: (Mis)information in education