| Plan 2008: GOAL VI: FOSTER INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTS AND COURSE DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCE LEARNING AND A RESPECT FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY | |
RELATED INSTITUTIONAL Plan 2008 GOAL (UW-W Continuing Activity #7):
· Continue efforts to address curricular diversity, through curricular infusion, new course development, and library acquisitions. |
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| Name of Department(s) | Academic Affairs
Diversity Committee University Curriculum Committee LEARN Center |
| Target Group | |
| Total Number Served | |
| Time Line | Academic Year |
| Duration of Program | Continuing |
| Program Cost and Funding Sources | Federal Grants |
| INITIATIVE/PROGRAM | 1. Development and implementation of specific courses addressing racial and ethnic diversity (i.e., Chicano/Latino Studies, Black Studies, Asian Studies, Native American Studies, and Latin American Studies) will be encouraged. Additionally, faculty/academic staff will continue to be encouraged to address racial and ethnic diversity in all courses. |
| EXPECTED OUTCOMES OR NEED FOR INITIATIVE/PROGRAM | · Lists of new and revised courses |
| ACTUAL OUTCOMES OR EFFECTIVES OF IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES | 1. During 1999-2000, four of forty-one (9.8%) new courses addressed race and ethnicity as major topics. During 2000-01, four of thirty-five (11.4%) new courses addressed race and ethnicity as major topics. One course was approved for diversity credit. |
| FACTORS INFLUENCING PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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One of the factors identified is funding. |
| FUTURE PLANS; WILL YOU DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY, IF SO, WHY | Our plans are to continue addressing diversity issues through the curriculum and through curriculum development. |


