Diversity and social justice

As the College of Human Sciences strives to expand human potential and improve the lives of others, we develop our individual capabilities to accept, grow, and project new ideas that will help create a better society for all. 

 

Through day-to-day interactions, we are surrounded by a menagerie of difference; from a variety of course and program options, to the faculty that teaches them, our college is adamant about increasing the ways in which we think about – and accept – social and cultural diversity.

The many faces of diversity are warmly welcomed within our college, campus, and community. As we broaden our perspectives and learn more about world cultures and religions, socioeconomic statuses, disabilities, and the ways in which our thinking is made deeper through this knowledge, we strive to create a stimulating, holistic, nourishing environment for students, alumni, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds.

We examine ways in which both intentional and unintentional assumptions about diversity influence issues of equity. As the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance states, we seek "justice for all."

We hope you will join us in our journey to explore and embrace differences — and justice for all.

 

Some glimpses of our endeavors related to diversity and social justice:  

Gloria Ladson-Billings, 2008-09 Hilton Endowed Chair, is helping students and faculty explore critical race theory.

Students, faculty and staff discuss issues in College of Human Sciences Diversity Forums

Patricia Leigh's research on digital equity honored, shared with students, faculty, and staff

Social justice concentration in higher education

Evans delivers keynote address on social justice and higher education

Social justice activist to discuss higher education as pathway out of poverty

Faculty award established to honor those who enhance diversity

Rice studies men's roles in gender justice issues

Carlos E. Cortés discusses how media are shaping American perspectives on diversity

Iowa's Latino population at center of ELPS research study

Susan Maude pilots Crosswalks to infuse cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity into early childhood education programs