In January of 2019, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi addressed the Fairfield University community as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Keynote Speaker and spoke to us about how the opposite of being racist isn't being not-racist, it's being anti-racist. Hours Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 6pm Saturday: 1pm - 5pm Sunday: Closed Community City . The Center for Academic Excellence supports innovation and scholarship in teaching and learning across the University. Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective. In this course, students engage with different expressions of "global cinema": films intended for international audiences. This course surveys the major areas of concern in social psychology, emphasizing current issues and research in the fields of social influence and conformity, human aggression, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, propaganda, and persuasion. Students who have taken PSYC1210 may not take this course. SOCI 1135Race, Gender, and Ethnic Relations3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASSO American Studies: Sociology, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, SPEL Sports Media Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, WSGC Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Component. As a result, the office establishes meaningful relationships with students in order to effectively address their needs, interests, and concerns. Crosslisted with INST1052. Students are encouraged to learn and celebrate the wide-variety of cultural, ethnic, and identity diversity present at Fairfield. AHST 1165African-American Art3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASVP American Studies: Visual and Performing Arts, BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, GDAH Graphic Design: Art History, UDIV U.S. Diversity, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course. Students examine the evolution of spirituals, minstrel songs, and ragtime as they relate to dance forms; the role of African-Americans as performers and composers in classical music and music of the theatre; and the blues as it evolves into jazz, soul, reggae, funk, disco, and rap. HIST 2205Anti-Semitism: Medieval to Modern3 Credits, Attributes: CAOT Catholic Studies: Non-Religious Studies, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, H_BF History Before 1750, H_EU European History, JST Judaic Studies Minor. The mission of the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center is to reduce the burden of cancer for the patients of today, through skilled, integrated, and compassionate care and to eliminate the threat of cancer for the patients of tomorrow, through research and education in an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The course highlights collections of Asian art at Yale University and in New York City, incorporating special exhibitions of East Asian art relevant to the course. Previously SO 0166. Available to all students regardless of their major, the minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) was designed for students who are passionate about social justice. Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. Students will examine how different religious peoples and traditions have interacted across time and how these interactions and exchanges have both complicated and enriched the American religious landscape. . The purpose of this paper is to present specific teaching strategies, classroom activities, and service learning assignments that can be adapted across disciplines to meet equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) focused learning objectives. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. The Jesuit tradition of cura personalis care for the whole person animates our mission. The course traces the roots of rock, blues, and country styles, showing how they merged with popular music. The course examines how different Muslims approached the concepts as well as how those concepts were applied to or imposed upon particular Muslim communities. Previously MU 0101. 55 Silliman Street, #55, Fairfield, (University), CT, 06824 is a property listed for-rent at $5,000. Previously EN 0133. ECON 2114Economics of Race, Class, and Gender in the American Workplace3 Credits, Attributes: EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, UDIV U.S. Diversity, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused. We will focus on the artworks themselves and, when possible, the artist's dialogue. Prerequisites: ECON1011, ECON1012; or INST1053. A team of science and mathematics faculty members has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to transform the introductory experience for STEM students, with the goal of improving retention and success for all students, especially for students of color and others who have been traditionally excluded from these disciplines. Attributes: ANMC Asian Studies Elective, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, RSST Religious Studies Major Track, WDIV World Diversity. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is a week-long series of events that seeks to engage students, staff, faculty, and our local communities in a dialogue about justice and the recognition of all human dignity. The scholar and award-winning author will share insights from two of her critically acclaimed books during her Fairfield University lecture. The course will also allow students to learn about cultural adjustments of both refugees and host communities whether it is in the United States, Europe, Middle East, or Africa. We recognize that viable solutions to enduring problems emerge when people with diverse backgrounds and skills work together with mutual respect, toward common goals. Previously RS 0269. 3476 [email protected], Director of Diversity & Academic Support Services at Fairfield College Preparatory School, Vice President for University Advancement, Director of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Bellarmine Campus of Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (203) 254-4000. Students explore topics such as modernity, nationalism, individualism, gender, and cultural identity in the modern cultural-historical context. Fairfield University is exploring plans for a new academic unit that would offer an associate degree to students from low-income families and under-represented communities, primarily in the surrounding Bridgeport region. Previously EC 0114. Provide leadership with community partnership opportunities that will foster the University's environment for diversity and inclusion. We hope to develop men and women to serve as global citizens, at home in the world, able to engage in diverse cultural circumstances with an open mind and the capacity to empathize with the perspectives of others. Events in United States history such as the emancipation from slavery and the Civil War Era, the Harlem Renaissance, Jazz Age, Great Depression, Civil Rights Movements, AIDS crisis of the 1980s, and the Los Angeles race riots of the 1990s are used as context to understand black art and culture. Do literary works produced in different cultures at the same time "speak to each other" across time and space? For a 15-credit minor in diversity, equity, and inclusion, students complete the following: At least two departments must be represented among the three electives. Previously MU 0132. This course examines the impact of race, class, and gender differences on decisions made in households and in the workplace. Throughout the semester, we address three fundamental questions. Counselor-On-Call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call Public Safety at 203-254-4090. Office of Campus Ministry staff include a Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant chaplain. Fairfield University was founded by the Society of Jesus as an all-boys school. At Fairfield University, we advance this mission through: Inclusive Excellence as a critical dimension of our academic mission. Catholic Leaders say Floyds Death, Demonstrations A Wake-up CallCrux June 1, 2020. Global health issues and their impact on the delivery of health care services are discussed, along with consumer use of complementary and alternative therapies. This is the latest wake-up call that needs to be answered by each of us in a spirit of determined conversion., A Message from Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann, Our Stags family is committed to taking tangible and meaningful action that will benefit our community and affect positive change for the greater good., US Bishops Condemn Killing of George Floyd, Deplore Violence and DestructionVatican News, June 1, 2020. Students learn to understand, discuss, and differentiate between stylistic periods and their historical relevance to American culture. You will focus on such questions as: How are literary texts produced? The week-long celebration is a series of events that seek to engage students, staff, faculty, and our local communities in a dialogue about justice and the recognition of all human dignity. We proudly celebrate the diverse and inclusive community that is Quinnipiac. It begins with an in-depth analysis of labor supply decisions and responsibilities of households, moving to an examination of labor demand decisions and wage-rate determination. This course analyses sociological and social psychological dimensions of race relations, ethnic interaction, and the changing role and status of women. Cultures designated by their geographical locations will provide a frame of study for African visual culture. The course will be anchored in such touchstone texts as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Charlotte Bront's Jane Eyre, and Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth. Fairfield University stands with the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), and colleges and universities nationwide, regarding the recent directive issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), concerning international students and the upcoming 2020-21 academic year. The Brown School, where I taught, had a mission for diversity and community-engagement. It focuses on the American scene but also examines problems of women and minorities in other parts of the world and their importance for world politics. Reflection, We are brokenhearted, sickened, and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes. The major political events, social shifts, and intellectual trends that profoundly altered European society in this extended period provide the backdrop against which the changing lives of Jewish and Christian Europeans are studied. The course helps students develop a new perspective on the values and institutions of Western culture. Come on and chat with a Campus Minister in their virtual office. Previously PH 0263. Special attention will be paid to the African-American and Immigrant Muslim communities. 3 Credits, Attributes: ASRS American Studies: Religion, BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, RSST Religious Studies Major Track, UDIV U.S. Diversity. This course takes a look at racism and issues of gender in America, and how musicians of diverse backgrounds have collaborated and contributed to the evolution of American music despite prejudice and adversity. Participants study the culture, social history, and politics of Spanish-America through select literary readings, articles, documentaries, films, newspapers, and Internet research. Graduate equivalent: SOCI5300. These places are emphasized as sharing overlapping concerns with the US, based on geography, common histories, and patterns of migration. This course examines the basic religious systems of India and China, including their fundamental differences, performative functions, and worldviews. A leader of the Fairfield Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee was just as shocked as outsiders by councilperson Judy Ham's conspiracy-theory-laden tangent at a January city council meeting that equated an equity statement with pedophilia and sex trafficking. Bretton Hunchak '09 oversees stewardship of the world's . Beginning with colonization in Africa and representations of the Middle Passage, the course covers historical topics such as enslavement and the plantation system, abolition movements, migration within and out of the Caribbean, resistance movements, the Harlem Renaissance, and independence struggles. Students will investigate specific black cultural practices that have given rise to its various idioms. Previously SP 0253. Why are there systematic patterns of race, class, and gender inequality in education? We educate men and women who serve for and with others within the rich tapestry of cultures that comprise our contemporary world. The 2019 conference was held at Fairfield University and included school districts from across the region and state. This study and explanation of distinctive elements of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Central American countries focuses on the fusion of indigenous, Black, and Hispanic as manifestation in the Spanish-American Caribbean Region. This course provides an in-depth look at the important musical, social, and racial issues in American popular music, from the media exploitation of the blues in the 1920s through current issues in hip hop. Previously RS 0275. We will investigate why people produce and exchange things, why they seek to amass things in some circumstances and give them away in others, and how our modern understandings of value, debt, and rationality emerged. The course emphasizes the connection between historical periods and the music of jazz: America's original art music. We can do so by examining the encounters between the West and other parts of the world and by beginning and ending the story of the rise of the modern world not in Europe but elsewhere. 27 Diversity jobs available in Fairfield, CT on Indeed.com. The minor, developed as part of the work done by Dolans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force, was designed for students who are passionate about social justice. Previously AH 0165. Previously SP 0359. HIST 1102China, Japan, and Europe3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective. Previously RS 0262. A Message from the Provost Christine Siegel, PhD. The Fairfield University Alumni of Color Network is an official affiliate group of the Office of Alumni Relations that serves to create a community and gateway to support Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Stags during and after their time at Fairfield. CHIN 2250Modern China Through Fiction and Film3 Credits, Attributes: ANMC Asian Studies Elective, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. The minor, developed as part of the work done by Dolan's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force, was designed for students who are passionate about social justice. The PDF will include content on the Requirements tab only. SOCI 2110Race, Cities, and Poverty3 Credits, Attributes: ASSO American Studies: Sociology, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, PACG Public Administration City Government, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, UDIV U.S. Diversity. The event also honors the achievements and volunteer service of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Sort by: relevance - date. Members of the Fairfield University community are committed to respecting and valuing one another, finding the common good rooted in us all, and working collaboratively to achieve our potential as a modern Jesuit Catholic institution. Previously SP 0271. View More Dolan News Read Full Story RLST 2555Catholic Social Teaching3 Credits, Attributes: CARS Catholic Studies: Religious Studies, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, RSTH Religious Studies Theology Track. Previously AH 0104. Are the innocent ever convicted and executed? PHIL 2260Social and Political Philosophy3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies. Previously MU 0201. Previously MU 0112. This musical and historical survey of African-American music and its important contributions to American culture examines African heritage, slave songs, and the colonial era, followed by the role of African-Americans in the music and culture of the Revolutionary and Civil War periods. RLST 2669Religion and the Civil Rights Movement3 Credits, Attributes: BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, RSST Religious Studies Major Track. We are committed to pursuing shared standards of excellence. By encouraging dialogue, communication, community partnerships, and a culture of understanding, we foster in our students, faculty, and staff the capacity and desire to build a better world through productive citizenship and societal stewardship. The course includes a service learning experience that connects issues from the course to the real context of a local elementary school. MUSC 1101The History of Jazz3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASVP American Studies: Visual and Performing Arts, BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, UDIV U.S. Diversity, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course. Fairfield Dolan is proud to introduce a new minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), available to all Fairfield students. Weighing the impact of gender with race and class on everyday life, we explore the intersectional features of identity from multiple perspectives. Prerequisite: One 1000-level history course. Dear Members of the Fairfield University Community: Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing with you thoughts about the global pandemic and our Universitys response to the ongoing challenges we have faced as a learning community, as we adapt to these circumstances. When people feel valued, respected, and empowered, they are more motivated to work together for the common good of all. ENGL 1010Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. Crosslisted with HIST2235. 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (203) 254-4000, School of Education and Human Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Faculty, Economics of Race, Class, and Gender in the American Workplace, Three (3) additional, specified courses (please see the. The course traces the history of Islam on the continent from the Atlantic slave trade to the post-9/11 era. And how do they represent the increasingly diversified cultural and social landscape of contemporary China? How is the U.S. position on the death penalty perceived by the international community? This course is an introduction to the discipline of history through a survey of American women's experiences from the pre-colonial era to the 1960s. 104 West Adams Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556 (641) 472-6551 Ext. Dear Colleagues, Yesterday, I had the privilege of participating in a discussion organized by Racial Justice is Social Justice (RJSJ), a grassroots coalition initially formed by students. Each touchstone work will be grouped with a number of subsequent literary texts responding to and/or revising the earlier work. 2 Email / Message . The geography of cities is in constant flux. Apply to Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Faculty, Academic Advisor and more! ENGL 1260American Social Protest Literature3 Credits, Attributes: ASEN American Studies: Literature, ASGW American Studies: Gateway, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, PJST Peace and Justice Studies. Bosnia, Somalia, Guatemala, the Holocaust: The notion of human rights and accusations of human rights violations are a constant presence in our political environment and in the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. MUSC 1102History and Development of Rock3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASVP American Studies: Visual and Performing Arts, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course. This course is a study of various cultural aspects of modern China in the 20th century through reading translated fiction as well as films. This course surveys the history of Jewish-Christian interaction in Europe from late antiquity until the Dreyfus Affair, with emphasis on the 10 centuries between the ninth and the 19th. We will trace the corporeal, visual, spoken word, literary, and musical antecedents to and manifestations of hip-hop in American cultural. D. University Faculty, 1947. We welcome admitted students from traditionally underrepresented populations and students with a strong interest in diversity to spend a night on campus, meet members of the community, and become a stag for a day. Previously RS 0101B. In our examinations we will focus on case studies of urbanization and race such as post-Katrina New Orleans, southern migration to Chicago, and Bridgeport. Readings will reach across centuries and continents. 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (203) 254-4000. Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 The moment is so important that it has brought people out in the streets during a pandemic. The office works with student organizations, faculty, and other University offices to further integrate diversity into developmental and social programs for students. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. By encouraging dialogue, communication, community partnerships, and a culture of understanding around diversity, equity and inclusion, the Diversity in Action Podcast was created to foster in each student, faculty, and staff member the capacity and desire to build a better world. At Fairfield University, by encouraging dialogue, communication, community partnerships, and a culture of understanding around diversity, equity and inclusion, we foster in our students, faculty, and staff the capacity and desire to build a better world. Erica E. Hartwell and Stephanie Burrell Storms (with Kirsten Cole, Sarah K. Donovan, Ruth L. Greene, and Theodora P. Williams) are contributing authors, "Breaking Down Silos: Teaching for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Across Disciplines in Higher Education," Chapter 1. Sawyer will become the first Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Fairfield, according to President Judy Olian. Fairfield empowers students to work together to build community, lead ethically, and value differences in one another. US Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner. Dr. Don Sawyer brings deep academic and leadership experience, and a commitment to the transformative power of education to this new role leading Fairfields institutional and cultural growth through diversityand inclusive excellence. We educate men and women who serve for and with others within the rich tapestry of cultures that comprise our contemporary world. This team-taught course explores the construction of race throughout the Americas. As widespread violence and unrest grip the United States over the killing of yet another unarmed African-American man, the countrys Catholic bishops condemn the act saying, racism has been tolerated for too long.