The Office of Cultural Diversity invites you to participate in the Diversity and Inclusion Program Series at WKCTC. This program series is a collaboration between the Division of Student Development, Office of Cultural Diversity, Student Multicultural Appreciation Club (MAC), and the Campus Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The programs reflect a commitment to create and maintain a diverse, inclusive, welcoming college environment that reflects the community, workforce, and global society in which we live. The program series will heighten awareness that diversity embodies all differences — cultural, cognitive, linguistic, racial, ethnic, geographic, gender, social, abilities, sexual orientation,
and economic — that make us unique individuals. We strive to cultivate a learning environment where all individual differences and perspectives are valued and respected. The programs will support the development of cultural competencies and address aspects of cultural knowledge, awareness, belief systems, sensitivity, and competence.
All programs are open to the campus and community.
SEPTEMBER September 5 Project United 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Salvation Army Gym 2990 Trimble Street, Paducah, KY
This is a community- wide day of service that takes place each year in September. More than 300 volunteers complete dozens of projects at non-profit agencies across Paducah and McCracken County. Projects include painting, landscaping, stocking pantries, office support, etc. Contact (270) 442-1691
September 8 The Voice: Communication Bias & Discrimination 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Library Reading Room WKCTC Campus Have you ever been called “a hick” because of the way you speak? Have you said people from another part of the country are “weird” because of the way they talk? Join us as we explore the various tongues of the English language and people’s perceptions through viewing “American Tongues,” a Peabody award-winning documentary examining accents and dialects of the United States English language. Interaction and open discussion with the audience will be included. Moderated by Karen Hill Johnson, Ed.D. WKCTC Communication Instructor; Director of Forensics.
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September 9 Chad Pregracke, 2013 CNN Hero of the Year Helping to Clean America’s Rivers: From the Bottom Up 7 – 8:30 p.m. Crounse Hall • Room 101 WKCTC Campus
As the founder of the not-for-profit river clean-up organization, Living Lands & Waters, Chad Pregracke tells his story of growing up on the river and how his experiences led to his vision to clean up the Mississippi River. Pregracke, his crew, and nearly 70,000 volunteers have collected over seven and half-million pounds of debris from our nation’s greatest rivers. His mission has grown to include The MillionTrees Project, the Adopt-a-River Mile programs, and education for teachers and students aboard a floating classroom. Chad Pregracke will be taking students and other volunteers earlier in the afternoon to do river clean-up in the Paducah area Mississippi River. Chad’s appearance is sponsored by Clemens Fine Arts Center Keynote Series.
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September 17 Creating a Global Mindset for Success with Stacie Nevadomski Berdan 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Crounse Hall • Room 101 WKCTC Campus Going Global Begins Here! with Stacie Nevadomski Berdan 7 – 8:30 p.m. Crounse Hall • Room 101 WKCTC Campus Stacie Berdan is a seasoned global executive, an international careers expert, and an award winning author on how to succeed in the global marketplace. She provides practical and relevant advice on the value of understanding cross-cultural environments, the
September 27 Paducah / McCracken Co. United Way 5K 9 a.m. Paducah Bank Main Location 555 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY The 5K is an annual event for over 500 runners and walkers from as far away as Florida. It is part of Barbeque on the River and promotes health and fitness. Serious runners, kids, corporate teams, entire families, and community groups are welcome. Contact (270) 442-1691, email monique@unitedway@paducah.org.
benefits of feminine leadership, and the need for developing a global mindset in all American students today. Berdan spends a great deal of her time speaking on college campuses, where her advice on global careers has been characterized as “engaging, insightful, inspirational and authentic.” Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Club & Multicultural Appreciation Club (MAC). Coordinated by Carolyn Perry, WKCTC Associate Professor of Spanish
September 29 Hispanic Heritage Celebration 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Library Reading Room WKCTC Campus Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Celebrations highlight the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This fall WKCTC will observe the 8th year of Celebrating Hispanic Heritage. Watch for further details and plan to join us on September 29. Contact Carolyn Perry for more information: carolyn.perry@kctcs.edu
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OCTOBER DIVERSITY AWARENESS WEEK — October 13 – 17
October 13 In my shoes … I’m a College Student with a Different Way of Doing Things 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Library Reading Room WKCTC Campus A group of differently-abled students will each share their own challenges and achievements as students at WKCTC, providing an awareness and understanding of their day-to-day lives. An open discussion with the audience will follow. Panel of WKCTC Students • Moderated by Shelia Highfil, WKCTC Coordinator of Accessibility Services.
October 14 “It Gets Better” by Us Making It Better: Inclusion & Affirmation with Jody Cofer Randall 2 – 3:30 p.m. Emerging Technology Center • Room 109 WKCTC Campus 7 – 8:30 p.m. Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus 4430 Sunset Avenue, Paducah, KY Jody Cofer Randall is the Murray State University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Program Coordinator with the Division of Student Affairs. Jody is the Chair of the City of Murray Human Rights Commission, and serves on the Board of Directors for Heartland CARES, Paducah.
public support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals has increased, communities like the ones we all call home are responding. This presentation will offer efforts being made for the inclusion and affirmation of LGBT individuals specifically at colleges and universities and in municipal settings. While the two presentations will encompass many of the same topics, the evening presentation will include an open discussion with Cofer Randall and several students from Murray State University who identify as part of the LGBT and ally community.
October 22 Sustainability Day Think Global, Act Local: South Africa to West Kentucky 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Waller Hall • Room 112 WKCTC Campus Campus Sustainability Day is held each year nationally to bring higher education awareness to sustainable development, focusing on environmental, economic and social justice efforts. Biology Professor Bobby Ann Lee introduces the KCTCS Green Initiative to campus and will present her ecotourism safari as an example of sustainable development in South Africa. During her “trip of a lifetime” Lee viewed “The Big Five” — lions, leopards, elephant, water buffalo and rhinos. These animals are threatened species that help define this developing country of South Africa. While thinking globally, we need to act locally here in western Kentucky. Lee is Chair of the WKCTC Green Committee that helps organize Earth Day Week activities, recycling, and other efforts related to sustainability on campus. Individuals from the campus community are invited to contribute ideas and help plan future WKCTC Green activities. Presented by: Bobby Lee, WKCTC Biological Sciences Professor; WKCTC Green Committee Chair
As the definition of diversity has evolved in recent time and
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NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL WEEK — NOVEMBER 17 – 21
November 1 WINGS Multicultural Men’s Organization (M&M) Kick-Off This forum allows men of various cultures to share their experiences and differences between food, clothing, gestures, music, religion, and education. They discuss the benefits and struggles of diversity, including issues of health, employment,
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lack of role models, misperceptions, communication and building intercultural relationships. Coordinated by Alvin Moore, Cultural Diversity Facilitated by Dr. Belinda A. Dalton-Russell, Vice President of Student Development/Director of Cultural Diversity and Alvin Moore.
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November 7 Calling All Colors 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lone Oak United Methodist Church 3835 Old US Highway 45 S, Paducah, KY Calling All Colors is a program sponsored by 4-H Youth Development, local school systems, Office of Cultural Diversity at WKCTC and Interracial Women’s Group. The 4th through 8th graders from the local school districts attend a one day workshop that allows them to learn about different cultures. Youth engage in activities that promote cultural diversity and understanding in order to breakdown social and cultural barriers.
November 12 Code Talkers: Native American Languages Used in the World Wars 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Library Reading Room WKCTC Campus Communication is crucial during any war; the use of codes to protect the secrecy of tactical conversations is vitally necessary. Join us for a presentation of the long-classified project that was
November 19 In my shoes … I’m a College Student from Another Country 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Anderson Technical Building • Bistro WKCTC Campus
key to United States success during WWII. We will examine the Native Americans that fought in our military, utilizing code from their languages that proved unbreakable by the enemy. An open discussion with the audience will be included. Moderated by: Scott Garrett, Ph.D., WKCTC Professor of History; Kristen Amaya, MPA, WKCTC Veterans Services Coordinator Presented in Partnership with WKCTC Veterans Services as part of WKCTC Veterans Week 2014.
Panel of WKCTC Students • Moderated By Kim Russell, WKCTC Associate Professor, English; English Program Coordinator. International Refreshments Sponsored by Multicultural Appreciation Club
A group of students whose families are non-native to the United States will discuss their heritage and the cultural expectations their families have brought to America. The students will each tell their own stories and how the cultural differences impact their daily lives at the college. An open discussion with the audience will follow.
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WINGS Leadership & Education Symposium for 7th – 8th Grades Date & Time TBA Purpose: 1. Inspire young men and women to accept leadership responsibilities as their contribution to society. 2. Teach financial responsibility and management and development of leadership abilities and skills. 3. Close the educational gap for economically disadvantaged and minority students. 4. Meet and exchange ideas with other young leaders. 5. Introduce volunteer opportunities and meaning of service. 6. Heighten awareness and value of K-12 and postsecondary education and its impact on lives.
7. Help students to identify and overcome personal, education, and social barriers to success. Coordinated by Dr. Belinda A. Dalton-Russell Vice President Student Development/Director of Cultural Diversity in collaboration with McCracken County and Graves Middle Schools.
Summer 2014 West Kentucky Identifying Needs Guiding Success (WINGS) College Preparation Program • 6 – 8th Grades
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West Kentucky Identifying Needs Guiding Success
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROGRAM SERIES Office of Cultural Diversity Goals • Foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all WKCTC stakeholders (students, employees and community members). • Promote respect for and appreciation of differences in ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, religion, social and economic status through education. • Provide resources and support to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates. • Prepare our campus and community to live and work successfully in a global society.
Sponsors • • • •
Office of Cultural Diversity Division of Student Development Multicultural Appreciation Club (MAC) Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Contact Information Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell Vice President of Student Development/ Director of Cultural Diversity Office of Cultural Diversity Anderson Technical Building, Room 204. 4810 Alben Barkley Drive P.O. Box 7380 Paducah, KY 42002-7380 belinda.dalton-russell@kctcs.edu 270-534-3081 Tamara K. Hodges Sr. Administrative Assistant for Student Development tamarak.hodges@kctcs.edu 270-534-3069
Partnerships • Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus • WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center • WKCTC Matheson Library • WKCTC Student Ambassador Program • WKCTC Veteran Services • Paducah City Middle School • Reidland Middle School • Graves County Middle School • United Way of Paducah-McCracken County • McCracken County Community Career Endowment, Inc. • Interracial Women’s Group in Paducah, KY A Special Thank You to WKCTC… • Gail Bachuss • Diversity & Inclusion Committee • Multicultural Appreciation Club (MAC) • Matheson Library Staff • Public Relations • Administrative Services