2013 Diversity Achievement Award Winners

Pictured (l-r), Dorothy Miller, Charity Taylor, Susan Sampson, President Barbara R. Snyder,
G. Dean Patterson Jr. and Demetra S.A. Gibson

Dorothy C. Miller, PhD, Faculty Leadership Award.  She is director of CWRU's Flora Stone Mather Center for Women and a clinical associate professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.  She was recognized for her work in promoting women's issues.
G. Dean Patterson, Staff Leadership Award.  He is associate vice president for Student Affairs.  He was recognized for working to support and meet the needs of underrepresented minority communities.  In addition, he continues to work to help others understand issues related to diversity and inclusion. 
Charity Taylor, Undergraduate Student Achievement Award.  She is a senior Management and International Studies dual degree major with a minor in Economics.  She has been involved in cultural activities and student groups on campus.  She is a member of CWRU's Voices of Glory gospel choir and has been involved in "One Dress Campaign," a worldwide campaign that raises awareness about human trafficking.
Demetra S.A. Gibson, Graduate/Professional Student Achievement Award. She is a graduating medical student who is interested in cancer disparities and plans to go into clinical and epidemiological research.  She is a member of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), a student group that focuses on the needs and concerns of medical students of color.  She served as national president of SNMA and co-president of the CWRU chapter. She has also been involved in efforts to recruit and retain students of color in the School of Medicine.
Disability Resources, Department/Office/Unit Excellence Award.  The office was described as "compassionate" and helpful in securing accommodations and services that enable students with disabilities to "have equal opportunities as other students."  In addition, the office is credited with creating a welcoming campus environment for students.  The office is part of Educational Services for Students and is staffed by Susan Sampson, associate director, and Lisa Meeks, assistant director.

OIDEO Releases 2012 Annual Diversity Report

Case Western Reserve University diversity highlights and accomplishments are featured in Building Inclusive Excellence, 2012 Annual Diversity Report from the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity. The report, released in January, includes articles on recent diversity awards the university has received, the success of the School of Engineering Strategic Hiring Initiative, the Emerging Scholars Program for students and a leadership development program for women.

In addition, the report highlights the current scholarship fund drive sponsored by the African American Alumni Association and the establishment of the university's Diversity Champion Annual Fund, which was created to support diversity initiatives and programs. The report also summarizes diversity highlights related to faculty, students and staff in the past year. The annual report is available online or copies can be picked up from the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Adelbert Hall, Suite 315.

Case Western Reserve University is the recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award presented by Insight Into Diversity magazine, a national publication that focuses on diversity in higher education. The award, announced in mid-November, recognizes U. S. colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the first year that such an award has been given by Insight Into Diversity.

CWRU is one of 47 higher education institutions to be recognized by the magazine. In selecting CWRU for the award, sponsors specifically highlighted the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity's Train the Champion program. In a statement about the award to CWRU, Lenore Pearlstein, editor of the magazine, said that while many colleges and universities excel at student diversity initiatives, CWRU stands out as an institution that approaches diversity in a holistic manner, including all members of the campus community. (read more)

Power of Diversity Lecture Series

The annual series is designed to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and civic education and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. All events are free and open to the public.

Diversity Awareness Training

We provide diversity awareness workshops and consultation services for students, faculty, and staff. In some cases, we develop a program specific to goals, participants, and time frame in order to accommodate the different classes, departments, offices, and student groups that request training.

Some sessions may be conducted jointly with other offices on campus.

Train the Champion

Train the Champion aims to foster an environment that embraces diversity; assist with retention and recruitment of faculty, staff and students; encourage overall workplace satisfaction; and foster a sustained dialogue on diversity, with specific focus on issues in higher education and at Case Western Reserve. The eight-month program consists of monthly sessions and additional brown bag lunches to facilitate further, less formal discussions.

The Office of Faculty Diversity (OFD) is housed within Case Western Reserve's Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity. The Faculty Diversity Officer reviews allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination (gender, sexual orientation, racial, ADA) and also serves as a facilitator for addressing faculty diversity issues in areas related to faculty duties.