University of Dayton



NCATE Standard 4:

Diversity Initiative Descriptions and Links for the Evidence Room

UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY PLAN:

Improving diversity and inclusion ranks high among The Office of the President strategic priorities for the University of Dayton. As we strive to reach our vision of academic excellence and to be true to our mission as a Catholic, Marianist institution, we must live out the charism of inclusivity and community by fully embracing all people who are a part of our University.

University of Dayton Diversity Website:



• Campus Climate Audit: In the fall of 2004, the University community completed a Diversity Climate Audit to help us better understand the climate at UD from a number of different perspectives. Prior to the Audit, the University undertook many initiatives which advanced the ideal of making a lasting cultural change on campus – one that integrates diversity, inclusion, and social justice principles throughout the fabric of the University



• University of Dayton Diversity Plan:



• Inclusion and Diversity- AN OPEN LETTER FROM PRESIDENT DANIEL J. CURRAN, PH.D.:



• University Inclusion and Diversity Teams: In May 2005, the University established a series of Inclusion Teams organized in order to address the goals identified in the campus climate audit and to further embed inclusion and diversity throughout the University. Now under the direction of Dr. Jack Ling, Executive Director for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, these work groups continue to work to make the University of Dayton a more inclusive place for students, faculty and staff.

UNIVERSITY SPONSORED INITIATIVES:

• Diversity Lecture Series: As an important element in the President’s Diversity Plan, the university hosts an annual Diversity Lecture Series. The purpose of the Diversity Lecture Series is to:

1. Invite and engage visiting lecturers who will share what has been most effective in helping institutions (education, business, social, civic, professional) to create an atmosphere and a culture that admits or hires people of diverse backgrounds and accepts and welcomes their presence and participation;

2. Provide the University community with an opportunity to meet, engage and dialogue with extraordinary and esteemed international, national and regional leaders and eminent scholars who elevate culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, disability, sexuality and dimensions of diversity so that, as a community, we continually explore the importance of social justice and inclusion as inherent to our vision and mission as a Catholic and Marianist institution.

3. Offer the greater Dayton community an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding and to build mutually beneficial relationships for the improvement of individuals, our campus and society as a whole.

4. Provide a forum for faculty/staff and students to engage in supplemental academic programming to deepen their knowledge and awareness of issues and opportunities for change in our global society.



• Facing Prejudice Exhibit:



• NCORE: In the spirit of continuing to strive toward achieving the University’s diversity goals, in spring of 2003 a recommendation was made to form a team of University of Dayton administrators and other “influential” leaders from the campus who would travel and attend the 2004, 2005 and 2006 National Conference on Race & Ethnicity. Thus far more than 50 administrators, faculty, staff, and students have experienced NCORE and returned to the campus with new and energetic ideas, best practices and strategies to improve the campus climate for all.



• Stop Hate and the Bias Related Incident Team (BRIT): An interactive website to report bias related incidents and hate crimes on the campus.



INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON FACULTY AND STAFF

• NCORE: see above



• University of Dayton Woman’s Center: The Women’s Center at the University of Dayton is an educational space that enhances the climate for women and men on campus. The Center advances the full and active participation of women who learn and work at the University of Dayton while promoting campus and community conversations on the role of women in society and the world. The Women’s Center embodies the University’s Catholic and Marianist commitments and ideals which include the Catholic vision of learning and scholarship, the Marianist tradition of educating the whole person within a diverse community, and the University mission of linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.



• Affirmative Action Policy:



INITIATIVES FOR STUDENTS/CANDIDATES

• Student Learning Services- Services for students with disabilities are located at the Ryan C Harris Learning Teaching Center. Services include Academic Coaching, Drop in Tutoring, Faculty and Staff Consultation, Online Resources, Supplemental Instruction, Student Consultation and Writing Support.



• International Student Programs: International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides services to support the educational objectives of the international students and scholars. In addition, ISSS strives to promote greater understanding between and among different cultures.

Located in the Center for International Programs, the ISSS staff assists international students with areas including

• immigration issues

• counseling

• personal advising

• social and extracurricular activities

• emergencies

• Tax guidance

The office also serves as a link between international students and the rest of the University and the surrounding community.



• The Office of Multicultural Affairs: As a member of the division of Student Development, Multicultural Affairs (OMA) provides staff, facilities, services and special programs to support the academic experience of students. The staff works closely with academic deans, faculty and administrative offices to provide a comfortable and supportive campus environment based on the intellectual social and cultural needs of a community of learners. This office serves as a resource for the entire campus community, while providing multicultural students and their families with a direct and centralized connection to the University.



• Campus Ministry: Campus Ministry's Center for Social Concern, with more than 30 student service clubs, connects the campus with social justice issues and service opportunities. Campus ministry also offers a number of immersion programs, exposing students to realities of urban and rural life.



• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies Steering Committee:



• Center for International Programs: The Center for International Programs connects, here and abroad, UD faculty and students with those from other countries; the center also houses an English language institute and the Dayton Council on World Affairs.



• Education Abroad: The Center for International Programs offers education abroad opportunities for students and faculty of the University of Dayton. Programs for students include summer study or traditional academic year or semester study. Course work may be in a foreign language or English. The Education Abroad office also supports faculty members in developing academic programs in other countries for University of Dayton students, or in pursuing research opportunities abroad. Other members of the University of Dayton community such as staff members or alumni are also welcome to utilize the resources and expertise of the Education Abroad office.



• International Student and Scholar Services: For two straight years, the University of Dayton ranks first in international student satisfaction, according to an International Student Barometer survey, the largest study of international students in the world. UD ranks as the fifth-best university for Chinese students studying abroad, according to Aoji Study Abroad, a student-recruiting agency.



• Intensive English Program: UD's Intensive English Program is an approved member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP).



• Dayton Council on World Affairs: The University of Dayton is a major supporter of the Dayton Council on World Affairs, which isa non-partisan organization, promotes informed opinion and decision-making on international political, economic, and social issues. We engage individuals and organizations with common interests in understanding diverse points of view and cultures.



• Urban Teacher Academy: The Urban Teacher Academy is a program which works to make a difference in America's urban schools. It helps strengthen your abilities as an educator through professional development and positive support systems. As Gandhi once said, "Be the change that you want to see in the world." The Urban Teacher Academy is that change. We work to erase preconceived notions about the urban setting and cultural stereotypes but overall help you learn more about who you are and what you represent. Children in the urban setting need good teachers who have a genuine care and respect for them. Let us make that difference in their lives. We can change the world not only one child at a time, but one teacher at a time. The Urban Teacher Academy represents an innovative yet practical approach to a widespread problem in America's urban schools. Recruiting, hiring and retention of qualified teachers must occur if society hopes to achieve the goal of providing ALL students, including those in impoverished districts, with opportunities for academic achievement. The Academy concept addresses the most critical dimensions of the problem: identifying pre-service teachers most likely to succeed in an urban school district, providing specialized training, and pairing them with successful mentor teachers who can help them cope with the challenges of teaching in today's urban classroom. 



• Dayton Early College Academy: The Dayton Early College Academy, located on campus, is a partnership between the University of Dayton and the Dayton Public Schools. Its success in meeting goals such as superior passing rates on Ohio's high school graduation test has attracted national attention. The School of Education and Allied Professions created the Dayton Early College Academy as a means of enhancing its involvement with the Dayton Public Schools and as a way of attracting more diversity to the campus. Students from the School of Education and Allied Professions work at DECA in ways that help them understand the complex set of problems confronting urban young people. DECA is also used as a recruiting mechanism for helping urban young people see the connectedness of the University to the local community.

Students at the Dayton Early College Academy enjoy a 100 percent college acceptance rate. Most of the students are from minority families and homes where they will be the first to go to college. Starting in fall 2008, DECA will be the first early college school in Ohio to enroll seventh-graders. It's the only charter school in the country operated by a Catholic university.



• DECA Annual Report



• Center for Catholic Education: The vision of the Center for Catholic Education is to be a servant-leader in working with Catholic educators to foster excellence in Catholic schools. Through collaboration, research, and creative action, the Center for Catholic Education contributes to the overall mission of the Church. The Center provides Catholic schools with programs and services that enhance the church’s mission to evangelize, educate, and empower the people of God.



• Catholic Education Collaborative: The mission of the Catholic Education Collaborative is to create outstanding schools that are welcoming communities which integrate excellence in learning with Catholic faith formation. By serving as welcoming communities, Dayton area Catholic schools will open their doors wide to all children, regardless of their religious faith. Faculty from the SOEAP works with the schools in the CEC to provided professional development and technical support with a targeted effort on the urban Catholic schools where many teacher licensure candidates have field experience. The Center for Catholic Education works with the CEC to set the vision for Catholic Schools in the Dayton Deanery.



• The Lalanne Program: The Lalanne Program prepares and supports teachers for Catholic schools, particularly those in underserved communities. Lalanne participants make a two-year commitment to serve in urban Catholic schools. During those two years they live in community with other Lalanne teachers and, during the summer, take classes at UD to earn their master’s degrees.



• Urban Child Development Resource Center: The effects of poverty often greatly impact the education of children who live in under-resourced neighborhoods. In Dayton’s inner city, children are offered the opportunity to attend Catholic elementary schools regardless of income level or religious affiliation. However, in order for these children to be successful students, many need help in overcoming obstacles to learning. The University of Dayton’s Center for Catholic Education, in collaboration with the schools’ principals, established the Urban Child Development Resource Center (UCDRC) to directly meet this need because there were no other resources that addressed or were able to address the needs. The mission of the school-based UCDRC is to provide culturally relevant learning opportunities to students and their families for emotional, physical and spiritual growth. The UCDRC serves over 800 children who attend Mary Queen of Peace School (both the Gramont and Homewood campuses) and Our Lady of the Rosary School.  Over 70% of the students live at or below the poverty rate.  Many of the students are being raised in single parent households - often by grandmothers or great-grandmothers.



INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS WITH DIVERSE P-12 SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY

• Urban Teacher Academy: see above



• Dayton Early College Academy: see above



• DECA Annual Report



• Center for Catholic Education: see above



• Catholic Education Collaborative: see above



• The Lalanne Program: see above



• Urban Child Development Resource Center: see above



• Fitz Center for Leadership in Community: The Fitz Center for Leadership in Community develops partnerships in Dayton and the region. These include developing neighborhood public school centers, hosting an annual neighborhood revitalization conference, working with other groups to combat predatory lending and collaborating on the renovation of neighborhoods near campus. The center coordinates a semester of service program for students, partners in numerous community-based learning programs and engages in several research projects.



• Neighborhood School Centers: This coalition of Dayton public and private partners has developed a three year pilot project to create “Neighborhood School Centers” at four Dayton elementary schools. The premise is that schools can be powerful contributors to community stability and growth. Neighborhood School Centers (NSC) bring together many partners to offer a range of supports and opportunities to children, youth, families and communities. These partners work to ensure that:

1. Children are ready to learn when they enter school and every day thereafter.

2. All students learn and achieve to high standards.

3. Young people are well prepared for adult roles in the workplace, as parents and as citizens.

4. Families and neighborhoods are safe, supportive and engaged.

5. Parents and community members are involved with the school and their own life-long learning.

6. Achieving these results is the responsibility of all of the community partners, not just the schools and requires a shared vision and commitment of resources.



• The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center: The Kroc Center is a community based project currently under development that is designed to offer recreational, spiritual, educational, and cultural arts programs of superb quality. The Fitz Center worked with the Salvation Army to wrote the proposal for the funding for this center and has continued to provide support as these plans are realized. These versatile facilities are open to people of all ages and offer a wide variety of programs and services focused on building character, confidence, and capacity for excellence within underserved communities. Families in underserved communities are exponentially less likely to have access to the resources needed to thrive. It is obvious we must work together toward long-term change and radically different outcomes. The Dayton center is aimed to provide such change.  The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center planned for Dayton, Ohio, is within $200,000 of its $7.5 million fundraising goal. A Groundbreaking for the center is planned for October 7, 2007, and the facility is scheduled to open in 2010.



• The Kroc Education Center: In an effort to provide support for children and families in the Miami Valley, this proposal has been developed for the Ray and Joan Kroc Education Center. The programming in this center will be designed to fill the gaps in experiences and learning opportunities that often exist for children and families in poverty. The Kroc Education Center will work with Dayton Public Schools, the University of Dayton School of Education and Allied Professions and 4C Miami Valley/Child Care Resource and Referral to design programming that extends and augments currently available regional services without duplication. The Kroc Education Center seeks to close the achievement gap through creative and multifaceted programs that address 3 key areas of need. The first area is the widening technological divide that exists because of lack of convenient access to technology. The second area is the lack of support for children and families outside of the school setting. The third area is the lack of access to and information about quality early childhood programming including public preschool, center-based child care, and family child care. Because raising the quality of experiences for young children prior to starting kindergarten is essential to increase school readiness, the early childhood years have emerged as a high need area locally, at the state level and nationally. Additionally, children succeed best in school when part of a family that has the skills to support their children while meeting the challenges and adjusting to transitions that are a part of typical family life.

Link to report and facility plan in evidence room

• Semester of Service: Semester of Service is a unique opportunity for UD undergraduate students of any major to take a semester away from classes and serve full-time in non-profit centers for inner-city children and teens, individuals who are homeless, and neighborhoods undergoing revitalization. Students gain new skills, insight into social justice issues, and earn a stipend - all while continuing their UD education.



INITIATIVES THAT CAN RECRUIT A MORE DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION

• C.A.P.E.: The Camp Attracting Prospective Educators (CAPE) in Ohio identifies talented high school students and invites them to participate in an experience designed to attract them to teaching as a profession. CAPE is a four-day institute that provides students with an on-campus university experience. Students interact with teaching professionals from diverse backgrounds, explore teaching as a career and begin the process of developing other skills that could lead to success in college and, later, in the classroom. An important goal of the program is to draw more minorities into teaching. CAPE’s funding sources vary and include organizations and individuals.

• Dayton Early College Academy: see above



• Upward Bound: In the fall of 2008, the UD Upward Bound program accepted 50 ninth-grade students. As part of this program, UD provides tutoring, mentoring and preparation for exams such as the ACT and Ohio Graduation Test during the academic year. During the summer, Upward Bound students live on campus for six weeks and participate in courses and extracurricular activities. Some of the classes include biology, chemistry and algebra. Activities include campus tours and field trips to the Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky. UD students work in the program as mentors and summer residence supervisors



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