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Preserving Academic Freedom and Social Diversity in 21st Century Higher Education
A diverse cross section of the university community, including CSUDH students, staff, and faculty, has coordinated a series of thoughtful and appropriate “Teach-In” activities in response to Arizona law (House Bill 2281). This controversial piece of legislation raises issues of academic freedom and threatens educational and programmatic diversity in public schools. The language of the law bans K-12 schools from teaching courses that:
-“Promote the overthrow of the United States Government”;
-“Promote resentment toward a race or class of people”;
-“[A]re designed primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group”; or
-“[A]dvocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of pupils as individuals.”
For a full reading of the law, go to http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/hb2281s.pdf.
On our campus, as with other campuses across the nation, there is growing concern about the implications and impact of such a law. Seeking to explore these concerns openly and productively, the planned series of activities for the spring 2011 semester highlight the critical issues of academic freedom and social, ethnic, and gender diversity in public higher education. Participants from across the university, representing a spectrum of experiences and perspectives, will participate in this thought-provoking series.
Events taking place in Arizona demonstrate the importance of nurturing an educational environment respectful of all forms of social diversity encompassing gender, ethnicity, sexuality, social class, religion, immigration status, and disability status. The series seeks to foster such an environment and it is our sincere hope that the campus community will embrace these opportunities for open exchange.
Please see the calendar of activities listed below. They are free and open to the public.
Thank you,
Irene Morris Vásquez, Coordinator, Division of World Cultural Studies, ivasquez@csudh.edu
Lui Amador, Coordinator, Multicultural Center
Kaye Bragg, Acting Dean, College of Business and Public Policy
Asucena “Suzy” Cervantes Davila, Program Coordinator/Greek Life Advisor, Office of Student Life
Marisela Chávez, Assistant Professor, Chicana/o Studies
Tim Chin, Associate Professor, English
Anne Soon Choi, Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Ivonne Heinze Balcazar, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Modern Languages, Women’s Studies Program Coordinator
Susan D. Einbinder, Assistant Professor, Social Work
Salim Faraji, Assistant Professor, African Studies Department
Lois Feuer, Professor of English
Munashe Furusa, Acting Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities, Executive Director,
California African American Political and Economic Institute (CAAPEI)
Joanie Harmon, Editor, Dateline Dominguez Hills
Leena Furtado, Associate Professor, Graduate Education
Thalia Gomez, Student, ASI President
Donald Teruo Hata, Emeritus Professor of History
Roderick Hernandez, Associate Professor, English
Anupama Joshi, Acting Associate Dean, College of Professional Studies
Patricia Kalayjian, Chair and Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Yayoi Kato, Lecturer, Modern Languages
Pamela C. Krochalk, Chair, Division of Health Sciences
Mitchell Maki, Acting Associate Vice President of Academic Programs
Toni Marich, Lecturer, Dance and Physical Education
Abigail Mendoza, Student
Emily Magruder, Lecturer, Humanities
Cheryl McKnight, Director, Center for Service Learning, Internships, & Civic Engagement (SLICE)
Naomi Moy, Director, Reference Services,
Susan J. Nakaoka, Lecturer, Social Work
Helen Oesterheld, Associate Professor and Chair, English Department
Susan Needham, Chair and Professor, Anthropology, sneedham@csudh.edu
Bill Ota, Gardening Specialist, Physical Plant
Sheela Pawar, Associate Professor, Philosophy
Vivian Price, Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies/PACE; Coordinator, Labor Studies
Jung-Sun Park, Professor, Asian Pacific Studies
Thomas Philo, Librarian
Monica Rosas-Baines, Psychologist, Student Health & Psychological Services
Hamoud Salhi, Assistant Professor, Political Science
Mo Sapiga, Lecturer, Master of Social Work Program
Laura Talamante, Assistant Professor, History Department
Ericka Verba, Associate Professor, History Department
Clare Weber, Chair and Professor, Department of Sociology
Michael H. White, Assistant Prof, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
February 22, 2010 2:30pm-3:45pm
Loker Student Union
Gender and Diversity Leadership – “Academic Leadership in Higher Education”
Moderator/Participant Dr. Nancy Erbe, Director, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Chair, Nursing
Dr. Helen Oesterheld, Chair, English
Dr. Sheela Pawar, Chair, Philosophy
The panel highlights the role of academic chairs in institutions of higher education. In particular, participants will describe pathways from graduate school to academic positions of leadership in departments and governance processes.
February 24, 2011 7:00pm
Immigration Rights and Reform: An Evening of Discussion Rev. Eric P. Lee, President and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference-Los Angeles and Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
Loker Student Union
For more information about this event, please contact the SOCIOLOGY DEPT. at 310-243-3431
Sponsored by: Espíritu de Nuestro Futuro, The California Faculty Association, CFA, Sociology Club, Sociology Department, Labor Studies, Chicano/a Studies, Women's Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Modern Languages and more
March 7, 2011 – 5:30pm
MEChA film screening - Voces Inocentes
Loker Student Union
March 8, 2011 2:30pm-3:45pm
Loker Student Union
Gender and Diversity Leadership – “Governance in Higher Education”
Moderator Dr. Ericka Verba, Parliamentarian, Academic Senate
Dr. Cathy Jacobs, Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Pat Kalayjian, Statewide Academic Senator
Dr. Irene Morris Vásquez, Chair, Academic Senate
The panel examines the experiences of faculty who participate in governance processes of the university. In particular, the panel members will address their entry into campus governance processes and the lessons they have learned in assuming leadership positions.
March 9, 2011 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Brown Bag Discussion - University Book Reading Activities of America is in the Heart
Led by Dr. Anne Choi, Interdisciplinary Studies
Loker Student Union
March 14, 2011 – 5:30pm
MEChA Film Screening - In the Time of the Butterflies
Loker Student Union
March 21, 2011 1:00pm-2:15pm
Dialoguing the Arizona Scene: HB 2881 Implications for Ethnic Studies Programs
Ron Wilkins, Lecturer, Africana Studies - CSUDH
Jung Sun Park, Professor, Asian Pacific Studies - CSUDH
Mike Fraga, Lecturer, Chicana/o Studies - CSUDH
March 21, 2011 5:30pm-7:00pm
Division of World Cultural Studies Open House (Open to all departments and programs)
Book display, faculty meet and greet, spoken word, musical performances
March 22, 2011 11:30am-1:00pm and 4:00 -5:30pm
Raza Studies Tour – Sponsored by the Latina/o Statewide Caucus
Loker Student Union
March 23, 2011 12:00pm-1:30pm
Brown Bag Discussion - University Book Reading Activities of America is in the Heart
Led by Dr. Rod Hernandez, English Department
Loker Student Union
March 24, 2011 11:30am-12:45pm
Loker Student Union
The Dream Act Debate: Who is Entitled to the American Dream?
April 4, 2011 5:30pm
MEChA Film Screening – Made in LA
Loker Student Union
April 6, 2011 12:00pm-1:30pm
Brown Bag Discussion - University Book Reading Activities of America is in the Heart
Led by Dr. Vivian Price, Interdisciplinary Studies
Loker Student Union
April 11, 2011 5:30pm
MEChA Film Screening – The Garden
Loker Student Union
April 13, 2011
CFA Day of Education
April 14, 2011
Reading Cross-Culturally - Pat Eliet Lecture Series
Sesshu Foster, Poet
Sponsored by the English Department
April 19, 2011 2:30pm-3:45pm
Gender and Diversity Leadership – “Social Class and Higher Education Leadership”
Dr. Susan Borrego, Vice-President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management - CSUDH
The presenter will speak to the significance of understanding the complex dynamics of social class in academia. A Vice-President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will explore the range of strategies institutions of higher education employ to understand and meet the needs of increasingly diverse student populations.
April 21, 2011 11:00am – 9:30pm
Third Annual Labor, Social and Environmental Justice Fair
Fifty plus social justice organizations come to campus with information and resources
Workshops include Campus-wide discussion of America is in the Heart, led by President Mildred García
Music, Performance, Keynote speakers, and free refreshments from 11 AM to 9:30 pm
April 26, 2011 2:30pm-3:45pm
Gender and Diversity Leadership – “Community and Labor Leadership in Higher Education”
Moderator Cheryl McKnight, Director, SLICE - CSUDH
Dr. Ivonne Heinze-Balcazar, Chair, Modern Languages - CSUDH, Affirmative Action Officer, CFA
Dr. Vivian Price, Coordinator of Labor Studies - CSUDH, Local Treasurer, CFA
Dr. Clare Weber, Chair, Sociology- CSUDH, Vice Chair, CFA
The panel examines union organizing in institutions of higher education. Panelists will share their experiences organizing faculty members at CSUDH to support quality public higher education, and connecting this effort to broader community and labor struggles.
May 3, 2011 2:30pm-3:45pm
Gender and Diversity Leadership – Keynote Speaker
President Mildred García – CSUDH
This lecture presentation will assess the lens of social diversity in higher education as it influences the vision and direction of public institutions of higher education. A President of a CSU campus shares her academic journey from faculty member to a university presidency as the first appointed Latina president of a CSU campus.
May 12, 2011 6:00pm-7:30pm
Art and Lecture Presentation – 50th Anniversary Event
Unveiling of painting by award-winning local artist Hatsuko Mary Higuchi’s 50th Anniversary painting: "E Pluribus Unum." In addition, book reading and signing by Dr. Don Hata of the new 4th Edition of Hata & Hata, JAPANESE AMERICANS AND WORLD WAR II: MASS REMOVAL, IMPRISONMENT, AND REDRESS,
Sponsors: Africana Studies, Asian Pacific Studies, ASI, Chicana/o Studies, Division of World Cultural Studies, English, University Library, Labor Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, MEChA, Office of Student Life, Political Science, SLICE, Sociology, Women’s Studies