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. We are committed to pursuing shared standards of excellence. 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? SOCI 1130Feminism, Gender, and Everyday Life3 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. People move in and out, businesses open and close, city government institutes social policy in response to existing changes in different communities. Previously AY 0199. Fairfields vibrant community welcomes all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability/disability status, religion, and tradition. This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the African Diaspora, incorporating texts from Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. Diversity enriches our University community and is a driving force instrumental to our institutional success and fulfillment of the University's mission. The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Fairfield University is accredited by the: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education655 K Street NW, Suite 750Washington, DC 20001Phone: 202-887-6791Fax: 202-887-8476 Nursing Major Second Degree BSN Program The four components of the Egan School undergraduate nursing program are: Core Curriculum Using a World History approach, we will explore the dramatic transformation of human societies over the past five centuries as a truly global process produced through the interactions of the West and "the rest." 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. Fairfield Dolan is proud to introduce a new minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), available to all Fairfield students. How do local, national, and global cultures and events affect the way authors fashion their texts? Fairfield University Undergraduate Student Diversity 4,231Full-Time Undergraduates 13.2%Racial-Ethnic Minorities* 58.9%Percent Women During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 4,354 undergraduates at Fairfield Uwith 4,231 being full-time and 123 being part-time. 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. 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. 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. Some of the questions raised include the following: Is the death penalty a deterrent? Please contact Marcy Haley at mhaley1@fairfield.edu to set up an appointment or request more information. The course evaluates Euro-American theories of religion in light of Asian religious expressions. Just like McGrath Commons, only private and virtual. Previously RS 0275. 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. Gerry Blaszczak, S.J. Students who have taken PSYC1210 may not take this course. The curriculum was introduced starting with the Class of 2023. 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. Pictured Above: A. Rev. 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. Previously HI 0146. 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. The course is a survey, thus students will encounter a variety of topics varying from indigenous religious practices, revivalism, the early roots of traditions like Judaism and Islam, new religious movements, to secularization. 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. When people feel valued, respected, and empowered, they are more motivated to work together for the common good of all. It's not just about making opportunities available to all; we believe by doing so, we enrich the lives of all. PHIL 3360Critical Race Theory3 Credits, Attributes: BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, UDIV U.S. Diversity. The Center for Academic Excellence supports innovation and scholarship in teaching and learning across the University. We use an interdisciplinary approach integrating theory and research methods from history, sociology, politics, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Black Studies. Fairfield University boasts experienced faculty who teach students the fundamentals, ethics, and new developments in business on a local and global scale, supported by our amazing administration. The course uses readings, exercises, and real-world projects to formulate the following: a definition of diversity; an awareness of its impact on businesses and their managers; the identification of the challenges that diversity presents and the opportunities it allows for even more productive workplace interactions; and the necessary skills, attitudes, and patterns of critical thinking needed for effective leadership in this important area. ECON 3235Economic Development3 Credits. What are the primary goals of American education? Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along . Fairfield University Diversity: Racial Demographics & Other Stats Tenured/Tenured Track jobs in Fairfield. This course provides students with an overview of refugee movements with a focus on cultural encounters across the world. Dedicated weekly screenings create the theatrical experience for which these films were intended. The 2,018 square feet home is a 4 bed 3 bath property. 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. The same founding principles have guided our community over time as we continue to work towards a more inclusive and diverse campus. We strive to educate through engaging with the broadest possible range of dynamic ideas, perspectives, and identities in an ever-changing world. RLST 2795Islam, Race, Power3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, IWHU Islamic World Studies: Humanities. In this course we will examine the ways race has shaped our perceptions of and responses to community. The cohort-based scholarship program offers up to 12 four-year, full tuition grants to low-income students attending Jesuit and Cristo Rey high schools. Students will begin with classic texts in social theory, examine how this theory informs contemporary debates, and look to small-scale societies in the Global South for an intimate, ethnographic perspective of our global era. Provide leadership with community partnership opportunities that will foster the University's environment for diversity and inclusion. Periods of focus include the Shang, Han, Tang, Song, and Qing dynasties in China; the Jmon, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Edo, and Meiji periods in Japan; and the Three Kingdoms period, Goryeo, and Joseon dynasties in Korea. Previously SP 0359. Crosslisted with ENGL1180. 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. "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. Course readings and assignments focus on Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, among others. Drawing upon readings dealing primarily with American education, we discuss how educational experiences influence important life outcomes including lifetime earnings, health status, and interaction with the criminal justice system. 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. 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. 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. This course examines the economy from philosophical and anthropological perspectives. This study of transatlantic, post-1800 literature by women will adopt Virginia Woolf's notion that "books continue each other." 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. Previously RS 0262. Topics of discussion include the structure and function of genes, modes of inheritance, gene editing, sex and gender, race, and human genetic diversity. Dr. Sawyer will also be joining the faculty as an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Cultures designated by their geographical locations will provide a frame of study for African visual culture. This course examines the causes, processes, and concerns of international migration, which are explored through the use of case studies that include a wide range of countries from different world regions. Fairfield Names Don C. Sawyer III, PhD, Vice President of Diversity We proudly celebrate the diverse and inclusive community that is Quinnipiac. Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, School of Education and Human Development, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Narrative, Learn More About the Cura Personalis Program, Learn More About the Diversity in Action Podcast, Learn More About Gender Inclusive Resources, Learn More About the Office of Accessibility, Learn More About Student Diversity Programs, Learn More About Undocumented Student Resources. Previously AH 0165. Is it racially biased? 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. Equity and Diversity - Fairfield Public Schools Previously MG 0320. ENGL 1180Modern China through Fiction and Film3 Credits, Attributes: ANMC Asian Studies Elective, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. Topics include the social constructions of race, sexuality, gender, class, and beauty, intertextuality, influence, and canon formation. How can we use the sociological lens to understand, contextualize, and alleviate educational problems in the real world? The $3 million, multi-institutional National Science Foundation-sponsored program is dedicated to increasing the number of underrepresented students receiving four-year degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The course traces the roots of rock, blues, and country styles, showing how they merged with popular music. We are a Center on Fairfield Universitys campus that offers spiritual direction to students, faculty and staff, the Diocese of Bridgeport, and community members of all faiths. Vincent Gadioma 22 and Tobenna Ugwu 22 have been elected FUSA president and vice president for 2020-21. Dr. Sawyer has over 20 years of higher educational experience in "university-community partnerships and diversity and inclusion programs," according to the University's press release. 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. Previously SP 0253. 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. We recognize that viable solutions to enduring problems emerge when people with diverse backgrounds and skills work together with mutual respect, toward common goals. 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. Made up of more than 15 faculty and staff members representing multiple campus departments, the Presidential Working Group was founded by University President Mark R. Nemec, PhD, to support and provide radical hospitality to diverse populations through teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. 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