Students who have taken PSYC1210 may not take this course. 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. Although race can be considered as one of several physical features of an individual, this course will investigate the recent research and literature in the field of Critical Race Theory that critiques this purely biological conception. This course examines the economy from philosophical and anthropological perspectives. Previously EN 0118. How can we provide a non-Eurocentric explanation of the rise of the modern world that has European and American features? 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 evaluates Euro-American theories of religion in light of Asian religious expressions. MLK essay contest winner: Building the Beloved CommunityFebruary 28, 2021, A Humanitarian Crisis Within a Space of ExceptionFebruary 26, 2021, 2021 MLK Keynote Address to Fairfield PrepFebruary 23, 2021, Introducing Cristina Beltrn, PhDFebruary 17, 2021, Re-membering by Associate Vice Provost for Scholarly, Creative, and Community Engagement Professor of Politics Jocelyn M. Boryczka, PhDJune 19, 2020, Supporting Educators to Cultivate Conversations Surrounding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Classroom June 1, 2020, Descendants of Families Enslaved at Monticello Speak at Quick CenterFebruary 12, 2020, MLK Celebration at Fairfield UniversityJanuary 17, 2020, The theme of the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is The Challenge of Change: Intersectional Justice and Democracy., Gadioma and Ugwu Win FUSA Election in Landslide VoteFebruary 27, 2020. 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. Previously HI 0205. The Center hosts workshops on Inclusive Classroom Practices to generate discussion around the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for teaching social justice classes. Diversity & Inclusion - Boston University In addition to extensive community engagement work with national organizations, Dr. Sawyer is widely published in academic journals and books, and has presented and delivered keynote addresses at conferences and universities nationally. Message from the College of Arts & Sciences Dean Richard A. Greenwald, PhD. This course provides an introduction to the study of gender through a feminist lens. Previously MU 0112. Previously RS 0379. Diversity and Inclusion :: Fairfield Public Library A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . The Center for Social Impact connects community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities that address local, national, and global challenges and develop individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world. 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. 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. The PDF will include content on the Requirements tab only. Equity and Diversity - Fairfield Public Schools Fostering inclusion and understanding across the many human differences that often divide and marginalize, the Fairfield community is united in its reverence for the human dignity of every person. Topics include the social constructions of race, sexuality, gender, class, and beauty, intertextuality, influence, and canon formation. Meet the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion faculty. Fairfield school diversity director aims to help every student thrive This course examines contemporary Latin American politics, with particular attention to the challenges and opportunities for democracy and human rights in the region. As a modern Jesuit Catholic University, Fairfield was built on the principles of outreach and social justice and a 500-year tradition dedicated to the life-transforming power of education. Is it racially biased? SPAN 3253Spanish-American Civilization3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, LCSC LACS Minor: Spanish Culture and Literature, WDIV World Diversity. Murphy Center for Ignatian SpiritualitySpiritual Directors are available to provide spiritual support for students who are seeking companionship and connection via skype/FaceTime/zoom/phone. 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. In this course, students engage with different expressions of "global cinema": films intended for international audiences. Also will be discussed are issues particular to fiction and film as representational modes: How do fiction and film narrate history and the complex Chinese experience? 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. PHIL 2267(De)Colonizing the Human3 Credits, Attributes: BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective. 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. 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. 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. 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, said President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. This course oers an introduction to sociolinguistics, i.e., the study of the language in relation to social factors, with a focus on Spanish in the US. Diversity Equity Inclusion jobs in Fairfield, CT - indeed.com Fairfield U ranks 464 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity. Diversity and Inclusion | Quinnipiac University With a special emphasis on the public speeches and work of Martin Luther King, Jr., this course will consider the role black religious leaders, institutions, culture played in shaping the modern Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Course readings and assignments focus on Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, among others. The course emphasizes the connection between historical periods and the music of jazz: America's original art music. Gillespie and Maurice Nelson, Sacred Heart's chief diversity and inclusion officer, recently did an on-campus presentation about the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of the mission to affirm its values and goals across the entire campus. The central themes of the course are the changes and continuities of gender roles within the United States, the social processes that influence our gender identities, and the connections between gender, power, and inequality. We examine how many writers have challenged their contemporaries to become aware of important issues - race, women's rights, Native American activism, the environment, war, and poverty. As I watch the protests and response in various communities, I both feel and understand the rage. Top Stories, 1073 North Benson Road As a Jesuit institution, Fairfield University's adherence to Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy involves developing a vision of the world that unites us rather than divides us, is holistic and balances intellectual, emotional, and spiritual understandings and responses. Apply to Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Director, Director of Recruiting and more! Each child was respected for their individuality and encouraged to contribute back to the larger good. After completing this course, students take electives drawn from the College of Arts and Sciences that provide context and skills that inform the experience of diverse people. In his new role, Dr. Sawyer will serve as chair of the Presidents Working Group on Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, and will be an advocate, mentor, and resource, developing and implementing diversity initiatives that support a learning and working environment where all community members have the opportunity to thrive and succeed, and where students are prepared to enter the global workforce. Please contact Marcy Haley at mhaley1@fairfield.edu to set up an appointment or request more information. The 2019 conference was held at Fairfield University and included school districts from across the region and state. This course examines the modern teachings of the Catholic Church on peace and justice; Christian/humanist attitudes towards war; pacifism and the just war theory; and changes in global political and economic structures that seem necessary to ensure a peaceful and just world order. PHIL 2265Philosophy and Economic Anthropology3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, PMMP Philosophy Major: Major Philosopher. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance the Universitys Jesuit Catholic commitment to creating and supporting radical hospitality and inclusive excellence in our teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.. Students who pursue the minor take an introductory course that establishes a breadth of topics in economics and business that are impacted by individual personal characteristics such as race, class, and gender. The Jesuit tradition of cura personalis care for the whole person animates our mission. Diversity Group Concerned how a 'No' Vote on - Iowa Starting Line Why does talk of the underclass imply Black Americans and Latinos? This course is designed to give an inter-professional perspective to students interested in health care from any field of study. Students examine the roots of jazz in ragtime, blues, work songs, and march music and study the development of different jazz styles such as Dixieland in the '20s, swing in the '30s, bop in the '40s, and continuing to the present. Crosslisted with INST1052. Students are encouraged to learn and celebrate the wide-variety of cultural, ethnic, and identity diversity present at Fairfield. This course approaches the problem of colonialism and coloniality, as well as the task of decolonization from a philosophical perspective. The focus on race, class, and gender enables students to engage with historically challenging questions about equality, freedom, individualism, republicanism, liberalism, and American exceptionalism from alternative perspectives. Special emphasis is placed on ethical, legal and social issues related to the knowledge and application of genetic information. Crosslisted with CHIN2250. Much attention will be paid to those voices often left out of the master narrative of American religion for reason of race, gender, ethnicity, class, or even peculiarity. Dr. Sawyer will build upon Fairfields ongoing work to advance racial justice and belonging, and will collaborate with executive leadership on learning and development needs related to cultural humility, gender identity, race and ethnicity, ability/accessibility, and other critical areas to increase awareness, develop policies, and foster institutional inclusion and belonging. Previously EN 0126. 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 course does so by assessing whether or not the contemporary Hip Hop movement can overcome the barriers of race, class, and gender. This course is an in-depth analysis of capital punishment. Previously AY 0163. The course will be run as a combination of lecture and small group discussion and will make use of web-based background materials to provide context and depth to the readings. President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. People move in and out, businesses open and close, city government institutes social policy in response to existing changes in different communities. Dr. Sawyer will also be joining the faculty as an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. In 1942, Fairfields founding allowed the Jesuits to serve the often marginalized local Catholic population of Bridgeport, Conn. and the surrounding areas, providing new educational opportunities for many first generation immigrants and returning WWII veterans. The philosophy of Ubuntu entered my life while I was a high school English teacher in Louisville, Kentucky. This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the African Diaspora, incorporating texts from Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. 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. The Black Studies program was established in 1995 to provide students with a comprehensive study of the origins and experiences of people of African descent and explores the social, political, and economic roots of contemporary problems by examining them in the context of the wider world. Previously SO 0166. This course explores the shared patterns of thought, behavior, and feelings - that is, the cultures - of a number of peoples and presents explanations for the forms they take and the differences between them. University Establishes Inclusion and Diversity Council B. UMOJA in 1982. Diversity enriches our University community and is a driving force instrumental to our institutional success and fulfillment of the University's mission. Previously SO 0162. Topics to be discussed include the construction of race, slavery and its abolition, the Black American Muslim experience, and Muslim theologies of liberation and resistance. The course includes a service learning experience that connects issues from the course to the real context of a local elementary school. The course examines how different Muslims approached the concepts as well as how those concepts were applied to or imposed upon particular Muslim communities. Fairfield University believes that when people feel valued, respected, and empowered, they work together for the common good. As such, attention will be paid to generating the problem space and question sets needed to de-naturalize the everyday colonial structures that shape our human condition. P: (203) 254-4100F: (203) 254-4199admis@fairfield.edu. 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. This course is research and writing intensive. Enhancing the richness of cultural diversity through student clubs and organizations is the cornerstone of the multicultural college experience. 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. Previously PH 0265. Particular emphasis is placed on social and political issues that impact the use and representation of Spanish. Students explore how the theoretical ideas of central thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Susan B. Anthony shape the political practices of the people who express themselves in songs, speeches, art, and music. The course addresses the ways in which the media, popular culture, work, and schools have been pivotal sites for the creation and maintenance of gender performances, and explores sites of resistance in art and activism. 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. Student Location Diversity 78 out of 100. 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. "Dr. Don Sawyer brings deep academic and leadership experience, and a commitment to the transformative power of education to this new role leading Fairfield's institutional and cultural growth through diversity and inclusive excellence," said President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. This course analyses sociological and social psychological dimensions of race relations, ethnic interaction, and the changing role and status of women. In his last role, he served as an adjunct instructor and director of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) in the universitys Center for Graduate Preparation & Achievement. Vice President for Mission and Ministry Rev. We educate men and women who serve for and with others within the rich tapestry of cultures that comprise our contemporary world. View more property details and housing statistics on William Raveis. 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 explore essential questions related to difference that all human societies have encountered over time. A Message from the Provost Christine Siegel, PhD. Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I) works closely with all of the University's 17 schools and colleges to help create a positive and welcoming campus climate, and ensure that we are recruiting world-class students, staff, and faculty whose experiences and viewpoints embolden the academic endeavor. Previously SO 0185. Previously HI 0106. Students will investigate specific black cultural practices that have given rise to its various idioms. Previously PH 0260. The health care delivery system is explored from a historical, economic, political, and health information technology perspective. Most recently, Dr. Sawyer served as vice president for equity, inclusion, and leadership development at Quinnipiac University in the Department of Cultural & Global Engagement, coordinating and implementing the universitys strategic plan for diversity and inclusion; leading educational and assessment initiatives that ensure inclusive excellence; and working to infuse diversity concepts in the general curriculum to prepare students for success in a diverse and global workplace. Moreover, the relationship of race to power is also a central analytical theme. It's not just about making opportunities available to all; we believe by doing so, we enrich the lives of all. The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs supports a wide variety of diverse and affinity clubs that allow students to be engaged outside of the classroom. SOCI 1130 Feminism, Gender, and Everyday Life 3 Credits Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASSO American Studies: Sociology, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused This course provides an introduction to the study of gender through a feminist lens. Whether on or off campus, we always strive to integrate intellect with action for justice. 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. Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, LCSC LACS Minor: Spanish Culture and Literature, MEVP Magis Core Exploration: VPA, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course, WDIV World Diversity. Previously RS 0262. 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. Connecting community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities, the Center for Social Impact addresses local, national, and global challenges and develops individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world. How have they both been shaped by and contributed to the socio-cultural transformations? This course is an introduction to the history of the modern world since 1500. Whats more astounding is that this is happening within mere weeks of several other such occurrences. This course considers the nature and causes of problems facing low-income nations, with a focus on the impact that various economic policies have on promoting economic development. Thestudents are encouraged to learn and celebrate the wide-variety of cultural, ethnic, and identity diversity present at Fairfield. The geography of cities is in constant flux. SPAN 3286Languages and Identities: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Spanish in the U.S.3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, SPME Spanish Major or Minor Elective. Work across all disciplines within SEHD aligns perfectly with Fairfield's Jesuit mission, where intellectual growth in service to others and social justice are primary. Come on and chat with a Campus Minister in their virtual office. The event also honors the achievements and volunteer service of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Students then begin to formulate interpretations that move between the formal, technical composition of films and the concrete socio-historic and cultural reality to which each film refers. There are many dimensions to diversity that go well beyond obvious differences such as race, gender, age, physical ability, and marital status. Inclusive Excellence | Sacred Heart University What sociological factors influence clemency decisions? RLST 1601Religion in the United States3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASRS American Studies: Religion, CARS Catholic Studies: Religious Studies, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, RSST Religious Studies Major Track, UDIV U.S. Diversity. Previously PB 0101. Topics of discussion include the structure and function of genes, modes of inheritance, gene editing, sex and gender, race, and human genetic diversity. US Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner. Previously MG 0320. View all Yale University jobs in New Haven, CT . Previously RS 0275. Bretton Hunchak '09 oversees stewardship of the world's . Prerequisites: ECON1011, ECON1012; or INST1053. Students will be introduced to different art historical approaches and vocabulary used to study art from each of these areas. 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. The course traces the history of Islam on the continent from the Atlantic slave trade to the post-9/11 era. Further, students will explore how elements of black religious life, from preaching style to music to liturgy to religious thought, have left an indelible mark upon American and Caribbean religious cultures and traditions. This course follows the emergence of this concept from the political and ethical thought of the Greeks, to the Enlightenment, to the explicit formulation of "human rights" in the 20th century as a guiding principle of international relations. Previously SP 0271. I am a current sophomore public health major at Fairfield University's Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies. As a result, the office establishes meaningful relationships with students in order to effectively address their needs, interests, and concerns. 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. We strive to educate through engaging with the broadest possible range of dynamic ideas, perspectives, and identities in an ever-changing world. How can we use the sociological lens to understand, contextualize, and alleviate educational problems in the real world? In this course we will examine the ways race has shaped our perceptions of and responses to community. Previously EN 0172. The Office of Student Diversity Programs & Multicultural Affairs serves the University community by providing support and activities for students that enhance their overall experience and knowledge in respect to the rich diversity and culture that exists at Fairfield and in our global society. Hours Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 6pm Saturday: 1pm - 5pm Sunday: Closed Community City . How Much Does Fairfield University Cost? Are the innocent ever convicted and executed? 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. Fairfield's mission is to produce students whose academic, cultural, and aesthetic acumen equips them to recognize the value of others those both similar to and different from themselves and the importance of community building. Fairfield University Upward Bound is a federally funded program for college-bound high school students that provides low income, potential first-generation college students with the tools necessary to access postsecondary education.
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