at Harvard M e d i c a l School and our own Dr. Richard L a p c h i c k , Director of the UCF Institute for D i v e r s i t y and Ethics in Sport, and UCF g r a d u a t e , A n g e l a King, former s k i n h e a d and social activist. This year, we look forward to another enlightening presentation by Dr. Marc Nivet, Chief Diversity Officer, Association of American Medical Colleges.

The Diversity Breakfast strengthens connections between and among diverse individuals and helps to increase our awareness of the importance of our university goal to become more inclusive and diverse. We anticipate that this iconic UCF tradition will continue to provide both nutritional sustenance and important cultural relevance for the members of our UCF community for years to come.

So, plan now to become a part of this powerful cultural tradition by joining us for the 2012 Diversity Breakfast on Monday, October 15.

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the UCF celebration of Diversity Week. And, for the past fifteen years or so, we have begun this Annual Fall celebration with a breakfast.

The initial Diversity Breakfast was sponsored by the College of Health and Public Affairs exclusively for their college. This event included faculty members sharing information about the incorporation of diversity content and issues in their courses. The very next year, the concept of a diversity breakfast progressed to five colleges and became known as the Dean’s Diversity Breakfast. It was held in the Key West Ballroom, because, at that time, Key West was the largest ballroom at UCF. When the Pegasus Grand Ballroom was built, the breakfast was expanded to include not only colleges but also divisions, units, individuals, and community partners.

From its meager beginnings, the Diversity Breakfast has become a significant university event that brings together individuals to enjoy a meal and to celebrate aspects of diversity in a public forum. Speakers have included such noted personalities as Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President of Spelman College; Dr. LeManuel Bitsoi, Minority Action Plan Program Director

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Dr. Marc Nivet, Chief Diversity Officer, Association of American Medical Colleges Bio & Photo Courtesy of Emily Yunker, Association of American Medical Colleges

Continuing with the tradition of outstanding guest speakers, this year’s keynote speaker comes to us from the Washington, D.C. area, where he serves as the Chief Diversity Officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges. He encourages audiences to elevate diversity out of its silo and into the company of talent management and strategic planning to transform organizations and, ultimately, communities. In the context of academic medicine, this means making diversity core to the overall mission of better health outcomes for all.

Dr. Marc A. Nivet provides strategic vision and programmatic leadership around diversity and inclusion. He has worked to reframe the narrative around diversity, positioning it as a driver of excellence and highlighting the link between community engagement and health equity, via his advising lectures

and writing. In addition,

he serves the diversity and a c a d e m i c m e d i c i n e communities on a variety of boards and commissions.

Diversity Breakfast Keynote SpeakerAnnounced

Diversity Spotlight - Summer Recap

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Summer Faculty Conference: Diversity Track We closed an event packed Spring

Semester and started the summer term with a bang. The 20 participants in the 2012 Summer Faculty Development Conference’s Diversity Track embarked on a highly motivational learning experience on Culturally Responsive Teaching, with the guidance of our special guest and keynote speaker, Dr. Margery Ginsberg.

Dr. Ginsberg is an associate professor in the College of Education at the University of Washington, and has authored six books on educational motivation. The second edition of her book, Diversity and Motivation: Culturally Responsive Teaching in College, provided the premise for the Diversity Track’s focus on Global, Cultural and Professional Perspectives.

Attendees had the opportunity to review applications of her four-part

Motivational Framework - Inclusion, Attitude, Competence and Meaning - and learn how it would apply to their respective classrooms. Faculty members from theatre to the sciences worked together to incorporate the methodologies into their teaching styles.

The week’s experiences were evident during the Poster Presentations in the UCF Library’s Knowledge Commons. Six well thought out posters presented different aspects of Culturally Responsive Teaching in the company of at least 60 more posters created by other conference attendees.

Barbara Thompson with Dr. Marjorie Ginsberg Photo by Dayanara Hudson

The final conference deliverables will incorporate the lessons learned and applicable scenarios into online learning modules, which will share the knowledge of Culturally Responsive Teaching via our website for everyone interested in the implementation of this concept in their classrooms.

You can view Dr. Ginsberg’s keynote presentation on our website (http://www.diversity.ucf.edu/presenter_profile.asp), and you can purchase her book online from Wiley.com: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470614781.html.

Mr. Edward Dandrow, History, discusses his poster board with a colleague during the Poster Presentation in the UCF Library, Knowledge Commons.Photo by Dayanara Hudson

Dr. Marjorie Ginsberg responds to Ms. Holly McDonald’s, Theatre, question during one of the week’s workshops.Photo by Dayanara Hudson

As with any graduation, it is a moment to celebrate a new accomplishment and look forward to what doors may open. Twenty faculty and staff members from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the University of Central Florida (UCF) made up the 2012 graduating class who participated in the event that took place at the UCF Live Oak Room.

Graduates, alumni, mentors, family and friends were all in attendance as each graduate received their certificate and commemorative pin, in honor of their completion and participation during the

2011-2012 year. Several graduates took the floor and expressed their gratitude to the program, and the Diversity Initiative Directors, both Dr. King and Mr. Stickney of ERAU. Diane Maldonado, UCF, expressed herself with intense emotion and pride as she shared the day with her parents and children. Kristen Seitz, UCF, even shared a very relevant rendition of Defying Gravity

from the Broadway Musical Wicked. A year of hard work and dedication to

becoming better leaders, better professionals, culminated in a celebratory moment, full of gratitude and great food.

Leadership Enhancement Program Graduation

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UNDERSTANDING POWER & PRIVILEGE (DIV016)* (Attend one):Friday, October 5, 2012 1:30 PM – 4:30 PMTuesday, December 4, 2012 1:30 PM – 4:30 PMLocation: Research Pavilion, Suite 169Facilitator: Barbara Thompson*Pre-Requisite: ABCs of Diversity (DIV008)

UNDERSTANDING AND SHARING THE COMPLEXITIES OF DIVERSITY (DIV122) (Attend one):Thursday, September 13, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMTuesday, October 2, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Research Pavilion, Suite 169Facilitator: Dr. Valarie King

Fall 2012 Workshop and Training ScheduleTO REGISTER: Online registration for Faculty and Staff ONLY at https://my.ucf.edu. Students or OPS please e-mail your name, phone number, PID/employee I.D. number, to diverse@ucf.edu.

For detailed descriptions of the diversity workshops provided, visit www.diversity.ucf.edu. Other opportunities for diversity workshops may be scheduled by calling the Office of Diversity Initiatives at (407) 823-6479, or by e-mailing diverse@ucf.edu. All workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted.

ABCS OF DIVERSITY (DIV008) (Attend one):Friday, September 7, 2012 1:30 PM – 4:30 PMThursday, November 15, 2012 1:30 PM – 4:30 PMLocation: Research Pavilion, Suite 169Facilitator: Barbara Thompson

ALLIES ADVANCE (DIV033) (Attend one):Wednesday, September 5, 2012 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SU223Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM SU218CThursday, November 8, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM SU218CFriday, December 7, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM HC206Facilitator: Counseling Center Staff Member

BARNGA (DIV077)Wednesday, October 17, 2012 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMLocation: OD&T Training Room on Progress DriveFacilitator: Patty Farris

DIVERSITY CERTIFICATE SERIES* (Attend both)Each session 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMMonday, October 22, 2012 – Modules 1 & 2 (DIV210)Monday, October 29, 2012 – Modules 3 & 4 (DIV211)Location: Research Pavilion, Suite 169Facilitator: Barbara Thompson*Register for each module separately.

INCLUSIVE COMMUNICATION (DIV053)*Friday, September 21, 2012 1:30 PM – 4:30 PMLocation: Research Pavilion, Suite 169Facilitator: Barbara Thompson *DIV053 requires an interdepartmental transfer or cash/check payment of $10. Prepaid for SDES participants.A PDF of the ID Transfer form can be found on our website: www.diversity.ucf.edu/training.

THE RISE AND FALL OF JIM CROW *(Attend all four to receive completion certificate.)PROGRAMS 1 & 2 (DIV201)Friday, November 2, 2012 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMPROGRAMS 3 & 4 (DIV202)Friday, November 9, 2012 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMLocation: Research Pavilion, Suite 169Facilitator: Barbara Thompson*Register for each program separately.

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FALL 2012 FEATURESDuring Diversity Week make sure to check out and check in for:Beacon Network Forum: Champions of Change (DIV121)Wednesday, October 17, 2012 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Student Union Cape Florida, 316 ABCDFacilitator: Beacon Network Representative

THE PURITY MYTH: THE VIRGINITY MOVEMENT’S WAR AGAINST WOMEN (DIV120)Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMLocation: Research Pavilion, Suite 169Facilitator: Dr. M. C. Santana

Join Dr. M.C. Santana, Women’s Studies Director, as she facilitates a discussion on the worth of a woman as presented in:

Many thanks were shared. One stand out thank you was given by Dr. King, in recognition of Carmen I. Afonso, whose hard work, encouragement to all the LEP members, and love of rubber ducks led Dr. King to part with her one and only. As the Executive Secretary, Ms. Afonso has for 10 years now taken the lead organizing meetings, compiling materials and acquiring special guests that have helped in the success of the LEP participants over the years.

A memorable day for everyone present, and as each graduate explores the doors the LEP has opened, we welcome a new group in 2012-2013 as they start their journey.

Valarie Greene King, Ph.D. Director

Katie Pomp Administrative Assistant

Dayanara HudsonProgram Assistant

Barbara Thompson Assistant Director

Carmen I. Afonso Executive Secretary

Zakiya McGhieLEGACY Coordinator

Robert GlennStudent Assistant

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First year UCF Graduate Student, and fresh off the UCF stage with her B.S. in English, Language Arts and Education, Ms. Zakiya McGhie joined our office in June as the new LEGACY Leadership and Mentoring Program Coordinator. Zakiya took over for Kwame Walker, also a May graduate, and hit the ground running. She expands her experience as a Knight in the the Reading Specialist, Masters of Education program, and has committed to continuing LEGACY’s success by promoting unity and enhancing leadership skills amongst the students.

Staff UpdateWelcome Zakiya McGhie!

Fall DiversiTeaFrida Kahlo: A Self-Portrait of Mexican-ness

Location: Career Services Conference Room 121

RSVP: diverse@ucf.edu by September 7, 2012

Join the discussion with Dr. Ilenia Colón Mendoza about the imagery within the works of Frida Kahlo, and its reflection on the notions of gender and cultural identity. There is a recommended reading associated with this presentation. Contact our office for more information.

Presented by the Office of Diversity Initiatives, UCF Regional Campuses, UCF Career Services and the School of Visual Art and Design.

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September 13

2 - 3 PM

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UCF SCHOLARS 2012-2013Dr. Ali P. Gordon

Ms. Barbara L. BrownMs. Eileen Ryan Dr. Elayne Reiss

Ms. Evelyn Lora-SantosMs. Heather M. SimeonMs. Jade A. Laderwarg

Dr. Jana L. Jasinski Dr. Jessica L. Simmons

Ms. Karen K. MonteleoneDr. Kerstin Hamann

Dr. Melissa A. Dagley

VALENCIA COLLEGE VISITING SCHOLAR

Ms. Rachel Luce-Hitt