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Liibrary Resources/In the Library Series
Multicultural Center, University-Wide
Groups Served
Collegiate, Faculty, Graduate, Other, Postbaccalaureate, Postdoctoral, Pre-Collegiate, Staff
Program Website
Visit the Program Website
Contact Information
Britto, William
wbritto@gsu.edu
404-413-1584
Address
55 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Building
Student Center East (SC)
Campus
Atlanta
Funding
Institutional Funding (e.g., President's Office, Provost Office, College or Academic Unit, Departmental Funding)
Overview
The Multicultural Center’s library resources have been curated to strengthen students’ knowledge around a variety of beliefs, values and experiences of diverse cultural identities and to enhance the skills they will need to work and live as global citizens and leaders in society. The Multicultural Center has a growing collection of resources focusing on specific cultural communities, culturally responsive teaching and diversity training.
Benefits
Knowledge of key publications and research that discuss society in terms of culture and lived experiences of the community.
Knowledge and connection with key faculty and staff at Georgia State University campuses.
Potential academic credit for attending events.
‘Access to a library of reputable publications related to identity, culture and multicultural competence
Supplemental Materials
Not Applicable
Discipline Focus
Not discipline specific (University-Wide)
Diversity Group ( Social Identity)
Other, All of the Above
Race/Ethnic Group
Other, All of the Above
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
08/01/2016
Number Served
101-500
Notable Alumni
Dr. Rosalind Chou, Professor of Sociology
Dr. Stephanie Evans, Director of the Institute for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Dr. Maurice Hobson, Professor of African American Studies
Dr. Faye Stewart, Associate Chair of World Languages & Cultures
Research Components and Activities
other
Other: Dialogue with key faculty about research and academic themes in publications.
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
These book discussions incorporate transfer of knowledge, understanding societal themes in publications, engagement with key faculty and academic knowledge for course progression and development.
Self-efficacy Emphasis
Networking events with key faculty; publication seminars; identity development
Acknowledgement/Affirmation of Identity, Strengths, Needs
Learning about the experiences of marginalized communities in research publications.
Knowledge about marginalized communities and how to affirm identities.
Conversations that can develop career growth and ideas
Examples of Inclusionary Practices and Activities
Specialized Pedagogical practices (e.g. multicultural teaching practices; usage of gender pronouns)), Structured Dialogues and Interactions (e.g. lab discussions, one-on-one sessions, virtual dialogues),Development of Academic Sense of Belongingness (e.g. Meetings with doctoral scholars, peer researchers, exchanges at academic conferences), Creation of a Safe space/ climate/environment
Participant Empowerment
Academic recognition (i.e. research credibility, prestige), Institutional alliances, Publication opportunities
Mentoring Components
Mentoring is not used in our program
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Allows participants to engage in dialogue with the host faculty about their (the student) experience. Evaluation forms
Evaluation Methods
annual performance report
Anticipated Participant Outcomes
attendance, increasing academic skill area (s),persisting through current degree program
Outcome Milestones
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Key Performance Indicators
Tracking time to degree; Student GPA
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
08/01/2016
Number Served
101-500
Notable Alumni
Dr. Rosalind Chou, Professor of Sociology
Dr. Stephanie Evans, Director of the Institute for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Dr. Maurice Hobson, Professor of African American Studies
Dr. Faye Stewart, Associate Chair of World Languages & Cultures
Research Components and Activities
other
Other: Dialogue with key faculty about research and academic themes in publications.
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
These book discussions incorporate transfer of knowledge, understanding societal themes in publications, engagement with key faculty and academic knowledge for course progression and development.
Please describe how your program addresses self-efficacy (one's beliefs in their own ability to execute behaviors necessary to perform) in its participants?
Networking events with key faculty; publication seminars; identity development
How does your program acknowledge or affirm individuals’ different identities, strengths, or needs?
Learning about the experiences of marginalized communities in research publications.
Knowledge about marginalized communities and how to affirm identities.
Conversations that can develop career growth and ideas
Inclusionary practices/activities utilized in your program:
Specialized Pedagogical practices (e.g. multicultural teaching practices; usage of gender pronouns)), Structured Dialogues and Interactions (e.g. lab discussions, one-on-one sessions, virtual dialogues),Development of Academic Sense of Belongingness (e.g. Meetings with doctoral scholars, peer researchers, exchanges at academic conferences), Creation of a Safe space/ climate/environment
Participant Empowerment
Academic recognition (i.e. research credibility, prestige), Institutional alliances, Publication opportunities
Mentoring Components
Mentoring is not used in our program
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Allows participants to engage in dialogue with the host faculty about their (the student) experience. Evaluation forms
Evaluation methods are used to substantiate the program’s outcomes:
annual performance report
Anticipated participant outcomes for your program:
attendance, increasing academic skill area (s),persisting through current degree program