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= Goal/Objective<br/> Introduction =
How In today's environment, having diversity is an essential part to every organization's growth and success. More and more organization are globalizing their presence to expand their horizons to even greater depths. With movements like this, more people from different parts of world will be introduced into a new society where they would be a minority and vice versa. Creating a diversified movement is one of the most challenging things to accomplish, especially for larger organzitions. A diversified movement will not only provide a great consortium of people, it will gather the uniqueness is our traits and innovative mindsets to the table where we can start to create new ideas and solutions to make people feel more included this world a better place to live. A diverse community has lasting effects on the institution, society, economy, politics and so on. While a diversified movement is a great challenge, it is also a great opportunity. = Goal<br/> = The purpose of this page is to provide information and possible guidance to foster a better understanding of the importance of having diversity around us. While there no step by step process to start such movement, it is important that each individual understands and how recognizes the important of having a diversitied community around them. To having a successful movement, the effort needs to bring start at the personal level. We need to think about change what is our belief and what would we do if we find ourselves in a diversified group. This guide is to provide some aspects of such thoughts with examples of on -campusevents to illustrate the idea.
= Support/Connecting with existing resources<br/> =
content hereThere are many resources to support this kind of effort. For example, one of our campuses has an Office of Diversity, Cross Cultural Center, Black Alliance Association, International Student Office, and so on, whose mission is aligned with our purpose to promote diversity. Most institutional organizations have resources and systems in place ready to support its students to achieve such movement. In addtion to the offices themselves, there are frequent events organized by studetns, administrators, faculties, and staffs to promote awareness toward diversity and inclusion of everyone. A few examples are given in the sample events on campus located below.
= Do's and Dont's<br/> =
content here'''DO''' *Think before you say or do something that might hurt others*Be mindful when it comes to discussing senstiive topics*Tread carefully if you have to point out someone's race, gender, belief, culture, orientation, and more <br/>'''DONT''' * ''' '''
= Activities<br/> =
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= Examples from our campusesOur Campuses<br/> =
[http://mss.boisestate.edu/tunnel-of-oppression/ The Tunnel of Oppression] - an annual theatrical production at Boise State University that gets peole out of their comfort zone by putting them in the shoes of the oppressed. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UNdTWMdTAk 3 minute video.]
[http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/abo_initiatives/080101_Plans_DiversityPlan.pdf Diversity and Inclusion Plan] - a guide from Brooklyn College on mindsets and actions for administrators, students, and faculty
[http://www.slu.edu/atlas-week-home Sam and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week at Saint Louis University] - to increase awareness of the global issues that confront us today in an effort not only to promote discussion, but also to inspire and inform action