http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/ Diversity Resources for UGA Students, Faculty, & Staff en dgonzale@uga.edu Copyright 2009 2009-08-13T14:27:43+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/img/oid_rss_logo.jpg http://uga.edu/diversity/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/naacp/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/naacp/#When:14:27:43Z The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Ethnicity & Culture 2009-08-13T14:27:43+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/center_for_latin_american_and_caribbean_studies1/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/center_for_latin_american_and_caribbean_studies1/#When:13:45:25Z Welcome to The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI) at The University of Georgia! LACSI brings Latin American and Caribbean culture to the UGA campus by sponsoring educational activities, artistic performances, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public service projects, in coordination with Latin Americanists from UGA, other Universities, the community at large, and abroad. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students, Faculty/Staff, Ethnicity & Culture 2009-08-13T13:45:25+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/office_for_violence_prevention/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/office_for_violence_prevention/#When:21:32:29Z The Office for Violence Prevention (OVP) seeks to engage and empower community members to actively participate in creating a campus community that is free from sexual and relationship violence. Student Services, Students 2009-03-03T21:32:29+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/international_student_life/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/international_student_life/#When:21:31:34Z ISL is one unit with the Department of Intercultural Affairs at UGA, and our mission statement is "to provide an environment that appreciates our interdependent global society.  It will do so by creating a welcoming space that provides opportunities for the interaction of students from the USA and other nations. Working together with students, ISL staff will provide services for, awareness of, and education about the worldwide social and cultural issues facing UGA students." Student Services, Students, Ethnicity & Culture 2009-03-03T21:31:34+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/disability_resource_center/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/disability_resource_center/#When:21:27:00Z The Disability Resource Center assists the University in fulfilling its commitment to educate and serve students with disabilities who qualify for admission. The Disability Resource Center coordinates and provides a variety of academic and support services to students. Our mission is to promote equal educational opportunities and a welcoming academic, physical, and social environment for students with disabilities at The University of Georgia. Student Services, Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T21:27:00+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/uga_safe_space_program/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/uga_safe_space_program/#When:21:23:34Z UGA Safe Space is a campus-wide initiative offering a visible message of inclusion, acceptance, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the University community.  The program offers participants a 3.5 hour orientation to raise awareness and knowledge of LGBT issues and to suggest ways to serve as an ally to LGBT individuals. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:23:34+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/lambda_alliance/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/lambda_alliance/#When:21:20:55Z Lambda Alliance was established in 1992 as the Athens Gay and Lesbian Association to meet the needs of the LGBTQA community. Lambda Alliance's mission is to strengthen the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) community at the University of Georgia. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:20:55+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/globes/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/globes/#When:21:19:00Z GLOBES is a diverse organization of faculty, staff, and administrators, whose mission is to advocate for, develop, and nurture UGA’s LGBTQ communities. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:19:00+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/hillel/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/hillel/#When:21:15:50Z Each year, roughly 2000 Jewish students arrive at the University of Georgia ready to grow, explore, and set the pattern for their adult lives.  Hillel's challenge is to maximize the number of Jews "doing Jewish" by providing engaging and meaningful Jewish experiences for college students during these identity-forming years.  Responsible for inspiring this generation of Jewish college students, Hillel is a launch pad for Jewish activity, catering to the diverse interests of students on campus.  It is known for its outstanding social, cultural and community service programs. Spiritual 2009-03-03T21:15:50+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/campus_ministry_association_at_the_university_of_georgia/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/campus_ministry_association_at_the_university_of_georgia/#When:16:05:53Z UGA’s Campus Ministry Association's mission is to serve students and offer a variety of programs for encouragement, fellowship, spiritual formation and personal support while studying at the University of Georgia. Spiritual 2009-03-03T16:05:53+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/office_of_international_education/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/office_of_international_education/#When:15:51:48Z The Office of International Education (OIE) is dedicated to promoting international understanding through study abroad, research, curriculum development, and the exchange of international students, scholars, and faculty. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:51:48+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/institute_of_native_american_studies/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/institute_of_native_american_studies/#When:15:46:05Z The core of INAS' instructional mission is its undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. These programs permit students to earn UGA degrees in any field, while earning a separate credential attesting to special expertise in Native American Studies. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:46:05+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/center_for_latino_achievement_and_success_in_education/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/center_for_latino_achievement_and_success_in_education/#When:15:45:55Z The Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education (CLASE) is an educational research and development center at the University of Georgia. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:45:55+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/hispanic_student_association/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/hispanic_student_association/#When:15:41:16Z In 1991, the Hispanic Student Association (HSA) was established with the sponsorship of Multicultural Services and Programs (MSP) to promote diversity and cultural awareness on campus.  As part of MSP, HSA continues to achieve its goals by building a cooperative relationship between members who appreciate various aspects of Latino culture with Latino and non-Latino student support and activism. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:41:16+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/black_affairs_council/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/black_affairs_council/#When:15:40:25Z BAC focuses on cultivating leadership, character, and dexterity. We will continue to be a stimulus for the University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke county community. BAC is dedicated to living the legacy and fulfilling the dream and we hope you too will be a part of our growth and progression. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:40:25+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/african_american_cultural_center/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/african_american_cultural_center/#When:15:39:40Z The African American Cultural Center (AACC) exists to assist the University in its mission of creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for African American students. The Cultural Center provides a venue where students of the African Diaspora can network with one another, meet new people, learn about their cultural heritage and traditions, display their talents, and implement programs. The AACC also promotes academic excellence in all students through the Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society and the Rite of Sankofa Graduation programs. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:39:40+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/department_of_intercultural_affairs/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/department_of_intercultural_affairs/#When:15:38:58Z Intercultural Affairs (ICA) is characterized by its student centered support of academic excellence, advocacy, and intercultural education.  Working from a foundation where everyone is intercultural, the department supports the institutional mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and members of the surrounding community. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:38:58+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/asian_american_student_association/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/asian_american_student_association/#When:15:37:00Z The Asian American Student Association at the University of Georgia (AASA) is organized for the purpose of promoting and providing a cultural and political awareness of Asian and Asian American customs and diversity within the University and local community. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:37:00+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/50th_anniversary_commemoration_of_desegregation/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/50th_anniversary_commemoration_of_desegregation/#When:15:07:48Z The 1961 desegregation of the University of Georgia is considered one of the defining moments of civil rights history in the United States. 2009-03-03T15:07:48+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/institute_for_womens_studies/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/institute_for_womens_studies/#When:15:05:29Z The University of Georgia Institute for Women’s Studies provides a feminist interdisciplinary perspective on women and gender. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Gender 2009-03-03T15:05:29+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/graduate_school/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/graduate_school/#When:15:04:30Z Prior to the formal establishment of the Graduate School, courses of postgraduate status were offered under the control of a faculty committee on graduate studies. In 1910, the formal organization of graduate studies into a Graduate School was authorized. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students, Admissions 2009-03-03T15:04:30+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/office_of_undergraduate_admissions/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/office_of_undergraduate_admissions/#When:15:03:40Z From here on out, you'll find a whole new world of possibilities. In 1785, the Georgia General Assembly chartered the first state-supported university in the United States. More than 200 years later, the University of Georgia remains a national leader in higher education. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students, Admissions 2009-03-03T15:03:40+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/multicultural_services_and_programs/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/multicultural_services_and_programs/#When:15:02:45Z We at MSP believe that every student has a story to tell and that each and every story is unique. Multiculturalism is not about race. It is about individual people with individual stories to tell. Someone from rural South Georgia has a different story than someone from Los Angeles, New York, or Atlanta. All of these stories make up the wonderfully diverse community of UGA. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:02:45+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/institute_for_african_american_studies/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/institute_for_african_american_studies/#When:15:02:18Z The Institute for African American Studies has evolved at The University of Georgia as an academic program of study since 1969, though its current status dates from 1992. It is dedicated to the production of creative research on the achievements of African Americans and to exciting instruction for a diverse community of thinkers. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T15:02:18+00:00 http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/african_studies_institute/ http://diversity.uga.edu/resources/african_studies_institute/#When:14:59:25Z The primary goals of the Institute embrace the enhancement of the teaching of courses with a rich African content, initiation of new courses and degree programs in African Studies, collaboration in research opportunities in and about Africa, and the expansion of current and creation of studies abroad, student and faculty exchanges, and continuing education and outreach programs between African institutions and the University of Georgia. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T14:59:25+00:00