May 28-29, 1997
Conference on Researching Issues of Diversity In Higher Education
Wednesday, May 28
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Opening Address and Comments
Keynote Speaker: Amy Gutmann, Princeton University
The Spencer Foundation Boardroom
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Reception
Delaware Room Foyer, The Four Seasons Hotel
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Delaware Room, The Four Seasons Hotel
Thursday, May 29
The Spencer Foundation Boardroom
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 10:45 a.m. Discussion of the Diversity Vignette
Initial Remarks and Brief Discussion on the Following Topics:
- Consequences of Student (Non) Diversity for Identity and Community
Initiator: Shirley Brice Heath, Stanford University - Implications of Student (Non) Diversity for Classroom Processes and Learning
Initiator: Michele Foster, Claremont Graduate School - Implications of Faculty (Non) Diversity for Research, Curricular Change, And Pedagogy
Initiator: Daryl Smith, Claremont Graduate School - Policy Development on Access, Socialization, and Learning Processes
Initiator: Thomas Ehrlich, San Francisco State University
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Break into Working Groups (Lunch will be provided)
- Consequences of Student (Non) Diversity for Identity and Community
Facilitator: Patricia J. Gumport, Stanford University - Implications of Student (Non) Diversity for Classroom Processes and Learning
Facilitator: Catherine A. Lacey, The Spencer Foundation - Implications of Faculty (Non) Diversity for Research, Curricular Change, and Pedagogy
Facilitator: Linda C. Powell, Harvard University - Policy Development on Access, Socialization, and Learning Processes
Facilitator: Michelle Fine, City University of New York
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Reconvene for Brief Summaries and Further Discussion
3:00 p.m. Adjourn