We are writing on behalf of the University of Georgia’s College of Education’s Dean’s Council on Diversity and the Faculty Senate. This statement speaks directly to the role of scholars and educators; the importance of working with and advocating for all of society’s populations, particularly those who are marginalized and underrepresented; the need to continue the valuable work related to diversity being undertaken at UGA and across the Georgia system of higher education; and in support of a colleague who was singled out unfairly by false allegations.

Report from the DCOD Focused Luncheons Spring 2005 DCOD Focused Conversation Themes, 2005 Dean’s Council on Diversity Letter to College, Louis Castenell

The College of Education’s Cultural Diversity Requirement Journey The College of Education Cultural Diversity Requirement Endorsed by The College of Education Faculty Senate, July 14, 1998 On June 5, 1997 the University Council of The University of Georgia adopted a Cultural Diversity Requirement. The purpose of this document is to establish the College of Education’s guidelines and procedures for complying with the letter [...]

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At the beginning of the 21st century, Americans find themselves in a much more culturally, religiously, ethnically, and racially diverse society than they did at the turn of the 20th century. Today, the United States is one of the most diverse countries in the world and its technology and world prestige has made it a center of international and global influence. Despite the increasing amount of multiethnicity, multiculturalism, and international transference of culture among various groups in the United States, stereotypes and negative views remain prevalent among Americans of different racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Most of these views, we believe, are a result of misconceptions and misinformation and are the remnants of a history in which the country has struggled to transcend differences of race, culture, ethnicity, language, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and class.

To revision and realign the College of Education’s work within the priorities and goals of our strategic plan, and our COE mission.

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The statement recognizes that diversity inequities arise from social, historical, economic, and political structures that influence and are influenced by culture, race, ethnicity, age, gender, educational and socioeconomic status, language, religion, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, world view, and community. Therefore, the multicultural mission of the College of
Education is to research and develop policies and practices that recognize, accept and affirm differences and similarities among people, and challenge oppression and structural and procedural inequities that exist in society in general, and in local educational settings, specifically.