Finding Aid
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.
Box | Folder | Description | Date(s) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | Disabilities brochure | 1998 |
1 | 2 | Diversity Enhancement brochures | 1999-2000 |
1 | 3 | Diversity Enhancement calendar | 2000-2007 |
1 | 4 | Diversity Lecture Series flyers | 2006 |
1 | 5 | Ethnicity Matters | 2003, 2006 |
1 | 6 | Event flyers | 1999-2005 |
1 | 7 | Faces of America | 2000 |
1 | 8 | Festival of Cultures | 2000-2008 |
1 | 9 | Iraq War, American Foreign Policy and the Mass Media panel | 2006 |
1 | 10 | Lecture: Dr. Imad Moustapha "Syria and the Changing Middle East" | 2006 |
1 | 11 | Logo Contest | 2000 |
1 | 12 | Prejudice and Discrimination brochures | 1996-2001 |
1 | 13 | Service-Learning Newsletter | 2007 |
1 | 14 | Sexual Harassment | 1996-2001 |
1 | 15 | Teaching at SDSU with Diversity in Mind | undated |
1 | 16 | Annual Report | 2015 |
1 | 17 | Director Position Description | 1999 |
2 | 1 | Iraq: Pandora's Box Wide Open, Edward Peck | 2004 February 2 |
2 | 2 | An Intellectual Discourse: The Facts About Islam | 2001 September 27 |
2 | 3 | Ethnicity Matters: Keynote Address | 2002 October 18 |
2 | 4 | Ethnicity Matters: Welcome and Session 1 | 2002 October 19 |
2 | 5 | Ethnicity Matters: Session 2 | 2002 October 19 |
2 | 6 | Ethnicity Matters: Session 3 | 2002 October 19 |
2 | 7 | Ethnicity Matters: Session 4 | 2002 October 19 |
2 | 8 | Ethnicity Matters: Panel Discussion | 2002 October 19 |