This course approaches the problem of colonialism and coloniality, as well as the task of decolonization from a philosophical perspective. Enhancing the richness of cultural diversity through student clubs and organizations is the cornerstone of the multicultural college experience. At Syracuse University, where he earned his PhD in sociology, an MA in sociology, and an MS in cultural foundations of education, Dr. Sawyer held a variety of administrative positions. Students learn to understand, discuss, and differentiate between stylistic periods and their historical relevance to American culture. The course traces this tradition's history from Phillis Wheatley's role in defining American poetry and Olaudah Equiano's Interesting Narrative, to the narratives of enslavement by authors such as Harriet Jacobs and Frederick Douglass, to the New Negro Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and contemporary African American fiction and poetry. Previously MU 0201. This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the African Diaspora, incorporating texts from Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. Students explore topics such as modernity, nationalism, individualism, gender, and cultural identity in the modern cultural-historical context. SPAN 4359Culture, Civilization, and Literature in the Spanish-American Caribbean Region3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, LCSC LACS Minor: Spanish Culture and Literature, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, WDIV World Diversity. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. At Fairfield University, we advance this mission through: Inclusive Excellence as a critical dimension of our academic mission. Previously SO 0166. In order to identify promising practices for teaching EDI, this collaboratively authored paper follows the thread of our common strategies, activities, and . Also will be discussed are issues particular to fiction and film as representational modes: How do fiction and film narrate history and the complex Chinese experience? Previously SO 0194. Scheduled work in performance studio helps students understand how hip-hop is created and assessed. Previously MU 0101. The scholar and award-winning author will share insights from two of her critically acclaimed books during her Fairfield University lecture. This course follows the emergence of this concept from the political and ethical thought of the Greeks, to the Enlightenment, to the explicit formulation of "human rights" in the 20th century as a guiding principle of international relations. Designed to provide incoming first-year students from underrepresented populations an opportunity to become acclimated and succeed at the University, the Cura Personalis Mentoring Program provides students with mentoring and personal and academic resources. We will focus primarily on Black Americans, but will also consider white ethnic groups and other ethnic groups in discussion. Read about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and how employees rate DEI at Fairfield University. This course examines the basic religious systems of India and China, including their fundamental differences, performative functions, and worldviews. ANTH 2010Culture and Political Economy3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, MWAC Magis Core: Writing Across Curriculum. We will investigate the many ways in which Islam, as both a religion and idea, has appeared on the American horizon and in the American imagination. Student Location Diversity 78 out of 100. We can do so by examining the encounters between the West and other parts of the world and by beginning and ending the story of the rise of the modern world not in Europe but elsewhere. Message from the College of Arts & Sciences Dean Richard A. Greenwald, PhD. This theological examination of contemporary moral problems considers selected ethical issues in contemporary society and leading approaches to moral decision-making. 72.61% of Fairfield U students come from out of state, and 2.37% come from out of the country. Center for Social Impact Receives Grant for Partner School in TanzaniaApril 17, 2020. This course surveys the musical and social trends that resulted in the emergence of rock and roll as an important musical and cultural force in America. This course is a study of various cultural aspects of modern China in the 20th century through reading translated fiction as well as films. Students who have taken PSYC1210 may not take this course. In his new role, Dr. Sawyer will serve as chair of the Presidents Working Group on Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, and will be an advocate, mentor, and resource, developing and implementing diversity initiatives that support a learning and working environment where all community members have the opportunity to thrive and succeed, and where students are prepared to enter the global workforce. The Office of Undergraduate Admission is committed to recruiting a more diverse community of students including (and not limited to) students of color, students from under-represented backgrounds, and first generation students. SOCI 2215Death Penalty in America3 Credits, Attributes: ASSO American Studies: Sociology, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PACJ Public Administration Criminal Justice, PJST Peace and Justice Studies. The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs supports a wide variety of diverse and affinity clubs that allow students to be engaged outside of the classroom. Why is there such variety in the way people live, dress, speak, eat, love and fight? SOCI 1135Race, Gender, and Ethnic Relations3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASSO American Studies: Sociology, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, SPEL Sports Media Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, WSGC Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Component. This musical and historical survey of African-American music and its important contributions to American culture examines African heritage, slave songs, and the colonial era, followed by the role of African-Americans in the music and culture of the Revolutionary and Civil War periods. In our examinations we will focus on case studies of urbanization and race such as post-Katrina New Orleans, southern migration to Chicago, and Bridgeport. During this course, students will gain an understanding of the social, ecological, and environmental determinants of health; recognize the roles of public policy and cultural values in maintaining health inequities in the U.S. and globally; and develop the ability to advocate for solutions to public health problems using a social justice approach. Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I) works closely with all of the University's 17 schools and colleges to help create a positive and welcoming campus climate, and ensure that we are recruiting world-class students, staff, and faculty whose experiences and viewpoints embolden the academic endeavor. In 2018 Warde students traveled to San Diego to share the progressive work they are doing through their Identity and Education Conference, and on-going work in FPS schools. Further, students will explore how elements of black religious life, from preaching style to music to liturgy to religious thought, have left an indelible mark upon American and Caribbean religious cultures and traditions. The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee invites the Fairfield community to honor activists in our communities and to reflect on the lessons and legacies of Dr. King. The Fairfield Awards Dinner is the Universitys flagship fundraising event for scholarship that celebrates inclusive excellence. The Jesuit tradition of cura personalis care for the whole person animates our mission. This course examines the concept of literacy as it is represented in fiction and non-fiction texts. It's not just about making opportunities available to all; we believe by doing so, we enrich the lives of all. It focuses on the American scene but also examines problems of women and minorities in other parts of the world and their importance for world politics. Students explore how the theoretical ideas of central thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Susan B. Anthony shape the political practices of the people who express themselves in songs, speeches, art, and music. President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. Previously AH 0104. A leader of the Fairfield Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee was just as shocked as outsiders by councilperson Judy Ham's conspiracy-theory-laden tangent at a January city council meeting that equated an equity statement with pedophilia and sex trafficking. . Fairfield school diversity director aims to help every student thrive Josh LaBella Feb. 5, 2022 3 FAIRFIELD If a primary aspect of diversity, equity and inclusion work is education, Fairfield Public Schools' new DEI director certainly has a good pedigree. Previously EC 0235. Previously AY 0052. By encouraging dialogue, communication, community partnerships, and a culture of understanding, we foster in our students, faculty, and staff the capacity and desire to build a better world through productive citizenship and societal stewardship. Chat with a Campus MinisterDaily, M-F from 1 3 p.m. The course will be run as a combination of lecture and small group discussion and will make use of web-based background materials to provide context and depth to the readings. ANTH 2100Culture and Inequality3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies. This course explores the long tradition of non-violent social protest in American literature. With a particular focus on international art cinema, this course gives students the historical context and critical tools to appreciate and analyze diverse cinematic styles. ENGL 1010Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. The course examines how different Muslims approached the concepts as well as how those concepts were applied to or imposed upon particular Muslim communities. Fairfield University Upward Bound is a federally funded program for college-bound high school students that provides low income, potential first-generation college students with the tools necessary to access postsecondary education. This course examines the impact of race, class, and gender differences on decisions made in households and in the workplace. In this course we will examine the ways race has shaped our perceptions of and responses to community. Imani Perry Explores Intersection of Race, Gender, and SexualityMarch 5, 2020. By encouraging dialogue, communication, community partnerships, and a culture of understanding, we foster in our students, faculty, and staff the capacity and desire to build a better world through productive citizenship and societal stewardship. Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective. Prerequisites: SPAN3245, junior standing. Dr. Nemec shares some reflections on the importance of honoring June 19 as an annual University holiday. People move in and out, businesses open and close, city government institutes social policy in response to existing changes in different communities. Gerry Blaszczak, S.J. The Brown School, where I taught, had a mission for diversity and community-engagement. Previously RS 0379. There are many dimensions to diversity that go well beyond obvious differences such as race, gender, age, physical ability, and marital status. The course pays special attention to the ways in which race, class, and sexualities intersect processes of gender relations and social change. The Black Studies program was established in 1995 to provide students with a comprehensive study of the origins and experiences of people of African descent and explores the social, political, and economic roots of contemporary problems by examining them in the context of the wider world. MUSC 1102History and Development of Rock3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASVP American Studies: Visual and Performing Arts, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course. Students examine the roots of jazz in ragtime, blues, work songs, and march music and study the development of different jazz styles such as Dixieland in the '20s, swing in the '30s, bop in the '40s, and continuing to the present. Course readings and assignments focus on Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, among others. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is a week-long series of events that seeks to engage students, staff, faculty, and our local communities in a dialogue about justice and the recognition of all human dignity. Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. Fairfield University was founded by the Society of Jesus as an all-boys school. Periods of focus include the Shang, Han, Tang, Song, and Qing dynasties in China; the Jmon, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Edo, and Meiji periods in Japan; and the Three Kingdoms period, Goryeo, and Joseon dynasties in Korea. This course allows questions to be framed, and answers sought, with regard to the challenge of diversity in the work environment. Particular emphasis is placed on social and political issues that impact the use and representation of Spanish. Previously PH 0265. P: (203) 254-4100F: (203) 254-4199admis@fairfield.edu. SOCI 1150Introduction to International Migration3 Credits, Attributes: BSCC Black Studies Component Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, HACA Humanitarian Action Minor Context Course, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, WDIV World Diversity. Less Diverse More Diverse The undergraduate student body is split among 20 states (may include Washington D.C.). Using a World History approach, we will explore the dramatic transformation of human societies over the past five centuries as a truly global process produced through the interactions of the West and "the rest." This course pays attention to key films, filmmakers, and moments in film history, across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2021. The course presents issues in the specific real-life context of ethnic, racial, gender, and class groups. Moreover, the relationship of race to power is also a central analytical theme. Come on and chat with a Campus Minister in their virtual office. The course focuses on the role of empires, imperialism, and colonialism in shaping world history. Tags: Fairfield is committed to Diversity in Action. Dear Colleagues, Yesterday, I had the privilege of participating in a discussion organized by Racial Justice is Social Justice (RJSJ), a grassroots coalition initially formed by students. Attributes: ANMC Asian Studies Elective, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, GDAH Graphic Design: Art History, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course, WDIV World Diversity. Fairfield Dolan Introduces New Minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We educate men and women who serve for and with others within the rich tapestry of cultures that comprise our contemporary world. Previously AH 0102. The course is a survey, thus students will encounter a variety of topics varying from indigenous religious practices, revivalism, the early roots of traditions like Judaism and Islam, new religious movements, to secularization. As a community, we share a commitment to inquiry and discernment, and a determination to serve as global citizens supporting the dignity and essential human rights of all persons. Rooted in our Ignatian identity, Campus Ministry welcomes students from all faith traditions and at all points on their spiritual journey. POLI 2253Latin American Politics3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, PMCP Politics Major: Comparative Politics, WDIV World Diversity. Skip to job results. This study of transatlantic, post-1800 literature by women will adopt Virginia Woolf's notion that "books continue each other." Several concepts and global issues are explored, among which the physical environment, conflict, inequality, global interconnectedness, and the movement of goods and people across borders are central. Previously EC 0114. Fairfield University Undergraduate Student Diversity 4,231Full-Time Undergraduates 13.2%Racial-Ethnic Minorities* 58.9%Percent Women During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 4,354 undergraduates at Fairfield Uwith 4,231 being full-time and 123 being part-time. Most recently, Dr. Sawyer served as vice president for equity, inclusion, and leadership development at Quinnipiac University in the Department of Cultural & Global Engagement, coordinating and implementing the universitys strategic plan for diversity and inclusion; leading educational and assessment initiatives that ensure inclusive excellence; and working to infuse diversity concepts in the general curriculum to prepare students for success in a diverse and global workplace. The EdD program is a three-year, hybrid, low-residency program. In addition to extensive community engagement work with national organizations, Dr. Sawyer is widely published in academic journals and books, and has presented and delivered keynote addresses at conferences and universities nationally. NURS 1112Healthcare Delivery Systems3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, HSTE Health Studies: Traditions, Delivery, and Ethics. 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (203) 254-4000, School of Education and Human Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Faculty, Economics of Race, Class, and Gender in the American Workplace, Three (3) additional, specified courses (please see the. Fairfield University Undergraduate Overview, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Download PDF of entire Undergraduate Catalog, Economics of Race, Class, and Gender in the American Workplace, Art of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies, Inventing Themselves: African-American Women in U.S. History, Critical Issues in American Popular Music: Blues to Hip Hop, Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination. SPAN 3286Languages and Identities: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Spanish in the U.S.3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, SPME Spanish Major or Minor Elective. The course addresses the ways in which the media, popular culture, work, and schools have been pivotal sites for the creation and maintenance of gender performances, and explores sites of resistance in art and activism. Fairfield University Upward Bound is a federally funded program for college-bound high school students. This course surveys the art and architectural history of China, Korea, and Japan, emphasizing cultural and artistic contact between these cultures. The mission of the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center is to reduce the burden of cancer for the patients of today, through skilled, integrated, and compassionate care and to eliminate the threat of cancer for the patients of tomorrow, through research and education in an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previously AY 0111. Throughout the course there is a focus on thinking critically when looking at art as well as how to articulate ideas in writing. A Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance for All Victims of RacismJune 7, 2020, A reflection from President Mark R. Nemec, A Message from University President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. Dr. Sawyer also served as an associate professor in Quinnipiacs College of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Anthropology, engaging in research and teaching on race, education, and popular culture. Apply to Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Director, Director of Recruiting and more! A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Don Sawyer brings deep academic and leadership experience, and a commitment to the transformative power of education to this new role leading Fairfields institutional and cultural growth through diversityand inclusive excellence, said President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. The course will take a primarily empirical approach, focusing on the ways in which scientific methods and empirical evidence can inform our understanding of these emotionally-charged and socially consequential issues. Previously PY 0222. And how do they represent the increasingly diversified cultural and social landscape of contemporary China? Why are urban areas "racialized"? Emphasis is given to social, ethical, and legal aspects of the current system that remain unresolved, such as access to care, health disparities, and equity. Fairfield University is exploring plans for a new academic unit that would offer an associate degree to students from low-income families and under-represented communities, primarily in the surrounding Bridgeport region. This survey course examines the development of African American literature from the late eighteenth century to the present, with a focus on issues of literacy, authority, and identity. Selected writers include Stowe, Davis, Thoreau, Crane, Douglass, Steinbeck, King, Wright, and Ginsberg. Skip to refine results. A team of science and mathematics faculty members has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to transform the introductory experience for STEM students, with the goal of improving retention and success for all students, especially for students of color and others who have been traditionally excluded from these disciplines. Their need to be heard has led them to risk an illness that has disproportionately devastated poor and marginalized communities. View More Dolan News Read Full Story Dear Members of the Fairfield University Community: Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing with you thoughts about the global pandemic and our Universitys response to the ongoing challenges we have faced as a learning community, as we adapt to these circumstances. We embrace, support and celebrate the unique characteristics of diverse identities and cultures. Meet the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion faculty. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance the Universitys Jesuit Catholic commitment to creating and supporting radical hospitality and inclusive excellence in our teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.. Fairfield University community members share a commitment to inquiry and discernment, and a determination to serve as global citizens supporting the dignity and essential human rights of all persons. The PDF will include content on the Courses tab only. Following a national search, Don C. Sawyer III, PhD, a visionary academic leader with more than 20 years of higher education experience leading university-community partnerships and diversity and inclusion programs, will join Fairfield University as the new vice president of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, beginning July 1, 2023. Diversity and Inclusion . Previously EN 0133. How We Advance Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. Just like McGrath Commons, only private and virtual. This course examines the modern teachings of the Catholic Church on peace and justice; Christian/humanist attitudes towards war; pacifism and the just war theory; and changes in global political and economic structures that seem necessary to ensure a peaceful and just world order. Previously PB 0101. HIST 1102China, Japan, and Europe3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective. As I watch the protests and response in various communities, I both feel and understand the rage. Members of the Fairfield University community are committed to respecting and valuing one another, finding the common good rooted in us all, and working collaboratively to achieve our potential as a modern Jesuit Catholic institution. Crosslisted with CHIN2250. ANTH 2015Refugees and Culture3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, HACA Humanitarian Action Minor Context Course, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, WDIV World Diversity. The historic diversity of Muslim communities on the continent will be explored through their respective beliefs, cultures, and sense of identity.