Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The College prides itself on making decisions with diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront. As such, this is a collection of some of our most notable achievements, research, and articles highlighting the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty in CPACS.
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Articles
Talking about antisemitism in MPA classrooms and beyond
by Jamie Levine Daniel, Rachel Fyall, and Jodi Benenson
ABSTRACT
On October 27, 2018, a gunman killed eleven people attending Shabbat services in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA. For many –both Jews and non-Jews –this tragedy served as a wake-up call about the persistence of antisemitism in the United States today. MPA curricula and public affairs research have rarely addressed contemporary antisemitism, yet we argue for including conversations about antisemitism in MPA classrooms. This article serves as a resource for the public affairs teaching community so our colleagues can feel prepared and empowered to address antisemitism in their classrooms.
CPACS Diversity Committee
A Diversity Committee has been established within CPACS to discuss the most pertinent issues relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion facing our students, staff, and faculty.
CPACS Diversity Committee:
- Hameidah Alsafwani
- Gaylene Armstrong
- Theresa Barron-McKeagney
- Yves Bemba
- Nellie Beyan
- Mark Foxall (Co-Chair)
- Ronald Glenn
- Barbara Hewins-Maroney
- Dennis Hoffman
- Lyn Holley (Co-Chair)
- Dalton Meister
One of the many outcomes of the committee was the Diversity Survey.