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| July 5, 2023 | Inclusive Excellence Division |
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Inclusive Excellence Newsletter - July 2023
Dear SCU Community: As we start this month of July, we hope that all of you are taking the time to rest, relax and recharge during this summer period. It was certainly a busy academic year and the summer period will definitely go by too quickly. We resonate with this quote from Leonardo da Vinci: “Every now and then, go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer.” July is also Disability Pride Month, and commemorates the signing of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. This landmark Civil Rights legislation has had a profound impact within our communities. Often in the discussion around diversity, equity and inclusion, there is a common tendency to overlook disability as an identity, its intersections and the ongoing struggles and challenges that individuals with disabilities face daily. We encourage our community to take advantage of the resources and services provided by the Office for Accessible Education, and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX and to consider ways that we are understanding the disability needs and considerations of our peers. U.S. Supreme Court Decision As we start this July, we are reflecting and processing the recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v. University of North Carolina. At the end of the day, this specific U.S. Supreme Court decision does not alter our ongoing institutional commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community for all. We will continue in our efforts in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for the SCU community. This is reinforced by last week’s joint statement by President Sullivan and other institutional leaders. The Office for Diversity and Inclusion will be providing opportunities to reflect, discuss and process these and other Supreme Court decisions through a set of Community Conversations on July 12th from 12:00 - 1:30pm PT and on August 1st from 12:00 - 1:30pm PT. More details listed below to register for the Zoom links. UNIT UPDATESI. Inclusive Excellence Division
II. LEAD Scholars
III. Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
IV. Office for Accessible Education (OAE)
V. Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
VI. Office for Multicultural Learning (OML)
VIII. University Ombuds
SPOTLIGHT:Testimonial from Maria Munoz Yepez and Maria de La Lima, Graduate Students in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology Attending the international linguistics qualitative research conference in Guanajuato City was an incredible experience. We met and networked with researchers who have contributed to the qualitative research field while also being advocates in the education field. It allowed us to reimagine and critically think about the systems in place for Spanish/English to be taught as a foreign language, respective of country, along with challenging the methodology we approach teaching and learning as a teacher. Resultantly, the presentations we attended and conversations we had have given us ideas on how to integrate it all in our teaching. We are excited to share all our learning with fellow Broncos through conversations and presentations. Thank you to Ray, Dr. Hernandez-Ramos, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for supporting us in making the experience possible.
DEI RESOURCES FROM THE LIBRARYThe Library is celebrating Disability Pride Month and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with a book display at our Library Help Desk. Feel free to stop by and browse the items we have available to learn more. Disability Pride Month Book Recommendation: Disability friendly : how to move from clueless to inclusive Description: Disability Friendly starts with the roadblocks able people have to understanding and engaging people with disabilities, and how to get over the initial discomfort many able people have. It goes on to explain how businesses, schools, government, churches, and other organizations can open up to the contributions and talents of people with disabilities and create a culture of inclusion and reasonable accommodation. - Provided by Publisher Streaming Media Recommendation: Do You Dream in Color?: The Dreams and Aspirations of Four Blind Teenagers Description: An enlightening and poignant coming of age story that follows the journeys of four courageous blind teenagers as they strive to achieve their dreams: to be a sponsored skateboarder, travel the world, become a rock star and be the first family member to graduate. Their stories shine a proactive light on the social and institutional obstacles faced by people who are blind and what it takes to surmount those barriers. Winner of an Audience Award at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Database Recommendation (NEW): Mental Health & Wellness (Cameron's Collection) Description: From living through a pandemic to coping with ongoing racial violence to increased feelings of isolation and disconnection, students are inheriting a world with unprecedented social, economic, and cultural challenges. Book Recommendation: The self-care handbook : connect with yourself and boost your wellbeing Description: The Handbook presents straightforward approaches that can help you feel good about yourself, manage stress and anxiety, achieve a work-life balance, increase your physical health and much more. Remember to Ask a Librarian for Additional Resources! The Inclusive Excellence newsletter will continue to be published throughout the summer to provide important updates as we gear up for the new academic year |
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