HSC Diversity Series 2013

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In Celebration & Reflection of African American History Month:
Diversity: A Myth in Educational Institutions

This talk will give the audience a historical view of the American Educational System and its institutional design, showing how public schools and institutions of higher learning apparently do not embrace diversity and sometimes fight against it.  The presenter contends that diversity initiatives are difficult to implement because of issues related to race, class, politics, and priorities.  In addition, it will take a collective strategy to accomplish diversity, inclusion and equity in schools, colleges, and universities.  If those groups, which have been historically disenfranchised, are not at the discussion table, then diversity will not be achieved.

Harold Bailey received his Doctor of Philosophy in American Studies with an emphasis on Education Administration from UNM in 1975. Currently, he serves as the President of the Albuquerque NAACP chapter and is the former Executive Director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.  In 2006, he assisted with the creation of the Center of Excellence on African American Health at UNM HSC.

When:
February 20, 2013 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Where:
UNM Health Sciences Center, Domenici West Room 3010