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Diversity Enhancement Office Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

UA 45

Title

Office of Diversity Enhancement Records

Creator

Office for Diversity Enhancement, South Dakota State University

Dates

1996-2008

Extent

0.63 linear feet [1 document case-small, 1 document case]

Language

English

Repository

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Access note

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Preferred Citation

Name of item . Office of Diversity Enhancement Records. UA 45. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The Office for Diversity Enhancement promotes South Dakota State University's commitment to diversity in all its aspects by advising the university community, and developing and implementing diversity enhancement programming. This collection is composed of brochures and flyers for events sponsored by the Office of Diversity Enhancement. Also included are schedules, newsletters and clippings.

Historical Note

The Office for Diversity Enhancement, previously known as the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, promotes South Dakota State University's commitment to diversity in all its aspects by advising the university community, and developing and implementing diversity enhancement programming. This includes activities enhancing teaching, learning, and direct experiencing of diverse cultures and points of view. The office works with Admissions to facilitate minority student recruiting and with Human Resources to facilitate Equal Opportunity. An annual Festival of Cultures is organized by the office to celebrate our institutional diversity. The University is committed to maintaining an environment that respects individual dignity and encourages members of the campus community to achieve their maximum potential, free from discrimination and harassment.

Contents Note

This series is composed of brochures and flyers for events sponsored by the Office of Diversity Enhancement. Also included are schedules, newsletters, video recordings, and clippings.

Key Words

  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  • Discrimination in employment
  • Discrimination in higher education
  • South Dakota State University. Office of Diversity Enhancement.
  • Sexual harassment in employment
  • Sexual harassment in higher education

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.

South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.

Copyright note

Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.

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Container List

BoxFolderDescriptionDate(s)
11Disabilities brochure1998
12Diversity Enhancement brochures1999-2000
13Diversity Enhancement calendar2000-2007
14Diversity Lecture Series flyers2006
15Ethnicity Matters2003, 2006
16Event flyers1999-2005
17Faces of America2000
18Festival of Cultures2000-2008
19Iraq War, American Foreign Policy and the Mass Media panel2006
110Lecture: Dr. Imad Moustapha "Syria and the Changing Middle East"2006
111Logo Contest2000
112Prejudice and Discrimination brochures1996-2001
113Service-Learning Newsletter2007
114Sexual Harassment1996-2001
115Teaching at SDSU with Diversity in Mindundated
116Annual Report2015
117Director Position Description1999
21Iraq: Pandora's Box Wide Open, Edward Peck2004 February 2
22An Intellectual Discourse: The Facts About Islam2001 September 27
23Ethnicity Matters: Keynote Address2002 October 18
24Ethnicity Matters: Welcome and Session 12002 October 19
25Ethnicity Matters: Session 22002 October 19
26Ethnicity Matters: Session 32002 October 19
27Ethnicity Matters: Session 42002 October 19
28Ethnicity Matters: Panel Discussion2002 October 19