Collected posts from Blogs at the University of Central Oklahoma
Fall 2019
Welcome to the University of Central Oklahoma, and welcome to the fam! The Office of Diversity and Inclusion advances cultural competence while implementing opportunities for our diverse communities to learn, thrive and succeed.
Meet those who make up the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and help make all the goals and objectives of the office a . . .
Greetings University of Central Oklahoma Community,
I am excited to share with you the impactful and invaluable programs and services provided by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The mission of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Women’s Outreach Center is to advance cultural competence while providing opportunities for our diverse communities . . .
Meet the team that powers the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Central Oklahoma!
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Black Male Initiative is going into its 6th year this academic year. This distinguished program, which began Fall 2014, increases the fall-to-fall retention of black males on campus. For the 2018-2019 cohort, students who participated in the Black Male Initiative were retained . . .
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is comprised of three functional areas: The Women’s Outreach Center, Diversity Retention, and Diversity Enrichment. Through the efforts of each of these areas the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is able to implement programs and services that directly speak to not only the . . .
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion promotes an educational environment that recognizes and celebrates the diverse cultures present at the University of Central Oklahoma. One of our fundamental goals is to cultivate opportunities for students to explore their diverse ideologies beyond their cultural norms through campus programs and events. This . . .
The Women’s Outreach Center offers meaningful programing touching upon the experiences of students, faculty, and staff who live as women. From in-depth discussions of literature, to the issues women encounter on a daily basis, the WOC serves to equip and empower women with the knowledge and skills to serve them long after they graduate from UCO. . . .
The Office of Diversity’s Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) offers participants an opportunity to put theory in practice as they experience the sights and culture of another city through the lens of adult learning theory. This institute is designed so that student participants engage in intentional cultural competence development while providing . . .
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“Strengthening Cultural connection through cultural activities, guest lectures and social events.”
The Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention Program assists with identifying tribal services, navigating campus resources and exploring career options.
For more information contact Bill Anoatubby, Governor: 405-974-8943 . . .
Being on the Asian American Student Association (AASA) executive board for the second year has been a wild adventure. I was previously the historian for the AASA 2018-19 executive board. This year, I have taken on the role as president, which so far has been a great experience for me. I have learned so much working with . . .