LSU Annual Diversity Report 2009-10

ANNUAL DIVERSITY REPORT 2009/2010

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR Chancellor MICHAEL V. MARTIN, PhD

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON, PhD

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & COMMUNITY OUTREACH Vice Provost KATRICE ALBERT, PhD Assistant to the Vice Provost & Director MARCO BARKER, MBA Administrative Assistant TARCHIA RANKINS LOUISIANA CENTER ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE USE IN COLLEGIATE COMMUNITIES Assistant Director DANELLE WASHINGTON GUILLORY, MD, MPA COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP Community Affairs Liaison BRANDON M. SMITH MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF Director CHAUNDA ALLEN, MPA WOMEN’S CENTER Director CATHERINE HOPKINS, MEd

EDITORS:

Marco Barker, Director of Educational Equity & Assistant to the Vice Provost for Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach

Jared Avery, Graduate Assistant for Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach Office of Academic Affairs 135 Thomas Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 www.lsu.edu/diversity

ABOUTEDCO EDCO

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & COMMUNITY OUTREACH (EDCO) is a unit in the Office of Academic Affairs committed to fostering inclusive educational

opportunities and an equitable workforce environment at LSU. EDCO provides leadership to ensure that diversity is a vital component in all decision-making processes on all administrative, academic, budgetary, and strategic planning fronts.

EDCO is also responsible for supervising and guiding professional units whose purpose and mission is to promote understanding and respect for difference.

Similarly, EDCO works closely with University committees, commissions, task forces, and affinity groups whose charge is to support underrepresented LSU community members.

We believe that cultural inclusion at LSU is paramount. As such, EDCO assists administrators, deans, department chairs and directors in identifying and implementing policies and procedures to increase diversity in their respective areas; assists in building rapport among people who are different and reducing resistance to diversity initiatives; and provides evidenced-based principles and ―best practices‖ which strengthen knowledge, awareness, and skills for working and learning in a diverse educational community.

This annual report provides a highlight of diversity efforts pursued by the Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach and the entire University. In no way does this report capture all of the great work done by the faculty, staff, and students of the University. We invite readers to visit the LSU homepage, Diversity page, and the website of each college and unit to explore the ways in which we promote equity, foster diversity, and practice community outreach while holding true…..Tiger spirit. Geaux Tigers!

-Barker Special thanks to EDCO Units, Budget & Planning, and to the units that provided photos: Communications & University Relations and the contributors highlighted within this report.

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Table of Contents

1 MESSAGES DIVERSITY & 4EDCO

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EDCO Units

Campus Highlights

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Chancellor Michael Martin Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost John Maxwell Hamilton Vice Provost Katrice A. Albert LSU Diversity Statement Projects & Initiatives Presentations, Publications & Awards Story: “Breaking the Color Barrier” National Diversity Advisory Board 2010-2013 Goals & Objectives Community University Partnership African American Cultural Center Office of Multicultural Affairs Story: “Llegada Juntos” Women’s Center Louisiana Center Addressing Substance Use in Collegiate Communities

Story: “KeyNOTES & Writers” Story: “Diversity of Science” Story: “Writing HERstory” Story: “Expanding the Academy” Story: “A Higher Calling to Service” Story: “Student Scholars & the Truman Show” Story: “Faculty Spotlight” Story: “Students Empowered!”

Story: “Black Male Leadership Initiative”

Diversity Stats & Financials

Undergraduate Graduate Faculty and Staff Unit Financials In Memoriam: Kirt Bennett „91

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CHANCELLOR MICHAEL MARTIN With great pride I support the enclosed annual report of The Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach. Throughout this past year, I have watched the staff and leadership of EDCO dedicate their time and efforts to ensure that new initiatives are being implemented and more relationships are cultivated across campus and the Baton Rouge Community in addition to their constant promotion of academic excellence, personal growth, leadership and community service.

As the entire LSU community celebrates our 150th anniversary, we reflect on our past, embrace our present and commit to our future. We commit to fostering a learning environment that is respectful and inclusive, to maintaining a campus environment that values open dialogue and shared responsibility, and to encouraging our students, faculty and staff to embrace individual differences and cultural competence.

I am proud of the progress and achievements of this past year, and look to the upcoming year with enthusiasm as we continue our commitment to diversity.

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EVC & PROVOST JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON A leading university is defined by its active, results-oriented diversity and community outreach agenda. Louisiana State University’s Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach (EDCO) is engaged in just that. It is dedicated to enlarging the rich perspectives of our entire campus community. This report highlights a few of LSU’s successes as an inclusive flagship institution committed to creating civic-minded, socially responsible, global leaders.

Budget constraints and challenging economic times have serious consequences for LSU. We all worry about what will be lost in this process of making cuts to our core academic units and those that support them. But diversity and community outreach will remain pillars of our noble institution now and as we carry out our strategic agenda to be a Flagship university.

I look forward to working collaboratively with the University community and its external constituencies to achieve creative goals that reflect the rich diversity of this university and this state. I will work closely with EDCO, the LSU National Diversity Advisory Board, and our community constituents to continue cultivating a rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment which capitalize on the benefits of inclusive excellence.

Our diverse campus community combined with the leadership role LSU plays in economic development, cutting edge research, and a better quality of life for all citizens are winning ingredients for the future of our state.

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VICE PROVOST KATRICE A. ALBERT The 2010 Sesquicentennial of Louisiana State University’s founding is a time of reflection and thoughtfulness regarding our historical relevance. Over the past 150 years there has been a focus on LSU’s progress toward academic excellence. Similarly, in the last six decades there has been a focus on creating access and increasing inclusion. This progress has resulted from many courageous trailblazers and torchbearers who pushed the boundaries far beyond the limits of readiness, changed the definition of openness, and reconfigured the complexion of LSU. Our Sesquicentennial is also an appropriate time to highlight diversity and the many community outreach successes of our campus and community constituents. The achievements featured in this 3rd Annual Report underscore those who work to enlarge the rich perspectives of our entire campus, those who are civic minded and work beyond our borders to reinvigorate the spirit of town-gown relations, and those who redefine inclusive excellence by providing transformational, culturally competent experiences.

It is no secret. We face serious and sustained financial challenges. Recalibrating LSU’s compass to weather the ―fiscal storm‖ and remaining steadfast in our deliberate action toward distinction is vital and necessary. This decisive moment in LSU’s history will force us to reengineer our ways of thinking and embrace our task of becoming a more resourceful and ingenious institution while remaining ever committed to diversity and civic engagement. We must reaffirm the tenants of our land- sea- and space grant designations and commitment to the citizenry of the state.

Without hesitation, we will work with you and our LSU National Diversity Advisory Board to continue to build on the hallmark victories outlined in this report while minimizing the institutional barriers, cultural inequities, and obstacles to access.

Together, we will do what is necessary to propel our community forward toward the next 150 years of academic excellence, community outreach, and diversity.

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DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Diversity is fundamental to LSU's mission and the University is committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that embraces individual difference. Cultural inclusion is of highest priority.

LSU recognizes that achieving national prominence depends on the human spirit, participation, and dedicated work of the entire University community. The National Flagship Agenda: LSU 2010 will be realized by bringing together diverse ideas, perspectives, skills, and talents of the nation's pre-eminent scholars, brightest students, and leading higher education professionals.

Through its Commitment to Community, LSU strives to create an inclusive, respectful, intellectually challenging climate that embraces individual difference in race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, spirituality, socioeconomic status, disability, family status, experiences, opinions, and ideas.

LSU proactively cultivates and sustains a campus environment that values open dialogue, cooperation, shared responsibility, mutual respect, and cultural competence – the driving forces that enrich and enhance cutting edge research, first-rate teaching, and engaging community outreach activities.

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2009 - 2010 EDCO PROJECTS & INITIATIVES The staff of the EDCO central office has been involved in various activities. In this section, you gain a snapshot of the EDCO central office’s programs and the work conducted under the leadership of the EDCO central office staff.

Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Development Implemented the third iteration of the Spring Faculty Enrichment Series, which included topics on: The Impact of Cultural Studies on Engaging Communities of Scholars 150 Year History of Race and Gender in Louisiana and LSU International Considerations Revisited: Student and Faculty Engagement Attended the Southern Regional Education Board Institute on Teaching and Mentoring to recruit recently minted and near completion doctoral students.

Participated in faculty hiring processes by meeting with candidates during on-campus interviews.

Student Recruitment and Development Provided financial support to the LSU Black Faculty and Staff Caucus’ Black Scholars Awards program.

Participated in the African American Cultural Center (AACC) Robing Ceremony.

Participated in the Women’s Leadership Conference.

Launched the Black Male Leadership Initiative (BMLI) and the BMLI Fellows Program. (see page 35) Partnered with the Graduate School to implement the Pre-Doctoral Scholars Institute (PDSI). PDSI is an opportunity for ethnic minority undergraduates to gain greater insight into doctoral education and pursuing graduate studies.

Co-hosted the inaugural Graduate Diversity PREVIEW for ethnic minority undergraduates from minority-serving institutions interested in attending graduate school at LSU. (see page 25) Co-hosted groups during special sessions: Northwestern University of Louisiana and University of Southern Mississippi McNair Scholars.

Bolstered recruitment efforts through several recruitment fairs, trips, and outreach: Southern Regional Education Board Compact for Diversity Xavier University Graduate Placement Recruitment Fair Grambling State University Social Sciences Career and Graduate Fair SAEOPP McNair and SSS National Research Conference—McNair: A Pathway to Scholarly Research Opportunities Strategic Planning Meetings with Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University

Leadership Chaired the LSU System’s Office Diversity Task Force Chaired the Southeastern Conference Academic Consortium (SECAC) of Chief Diversity Officers Provided support to the A. P. Tureaud, Sr. Black Alumni Chapter of the LSU Alumni Association Attended and participated in the Planning for LSU’s Sesquicentennial Worked with Corporate and Foundation Relations to identify grant opportunities Served on Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Enrollment Search Committee Chaired Rural Life Museum committee to study Uncle Jack Statue Served on the executive committee of the LSU Black Faculty and Staff Caucus Certified as a Sexual Assault Victims Advocate (SAVA)

Outreach and Development Co-hosted the Tiger Torchbearers with the Office of the Chancellor and LSU Athletics, which was an event to honor athletes and band and spirit team members who broke the color barrier. (see page 8) Established LSU’s first internationally represented, National Diversity Advisory Board. (see page 9) Assisted Community University Partnership in accompanying Chancellor Michael Martin on a Faith Tour, where he visited several churches in Old South Baton Rouge. (see page 27) Served as a reviewer for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Stimulus Grant.

EDCO’s Board of Directors membership and service included but was not limited to the Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, the YMCA Baranco-Clark Branch, Alpha Light Foundation, the Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge, and A.P. Tureaud, Sr. Black Alumni Chapter For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/diversity

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2009 - 2010 EDCO PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS Faculty and Staff Presentations and Meetings Presentations were given to these groups regarding updates and initiatives related to EDCO and University diversity efforts: New Faculty Orientation Deans’ Council The Department of Athletics Faculty Senate International Education Committee The Cox Center for Student Athletes Lead...Emerge Cultural Competence Workshop Information Technology Services Diversity Committee College of Engineering Office of Diversity Faculty Development Workshop LSU Laboratory School Faculty Seminar

Student Presentations Presentations were given to these groups regarding updates and initiatives related to EDCO and University diversity efforts: Black Graduate and Professional Student Association Orientation Leaders and Student Ambassadors Women’s and Gender Studies Class 4500 on Women & Girls’ Wellness Louisiana Women’s Leadership Conference Association of Black Communicators Multicultural Student Leadership Conference Reaching High-Ability Minority Students (REHAMS) program in the College of Engineering Office of Diversity Programs

Professional Development Albert, K. A. (2010, April). Invited Panelist. ―Traditional and Alternative Career Paths in Rough Economic Times‖ Experimental Biology National Conference (American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics). Anaheim, CA. Barker, M. J. (2010, April). Poster Presentation. ―Cross-Race Advising: The Relationship Between Black Doctoral Student Protégés and Their White Faculty Advisors‖. American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. Albert, K. A., & Allen, C. A. (2010, April). Presenter. ―Geauxing the Distance: Longevity, Promotional Opportunities, and Career Mapping for Diversity Professionals.‖ Tulane Law School Diversity Professionals Conference. New Orleans, LA. Barker, M. J. (2010, April). Presenter. ―Cross-Race Advising Relationships: The Role of Race in Advising Relationships between Black Doctoral Student Protégés and Their White Faculty Advisors‖. LSU College of Education Brown Bag. Baton Rouge, LA. Albert, K., Ludwig, S. & Smith, B. (2010, March). ―A Roundtable Discussion: Development versus Gentrification in Urban Communities.‖ Conference Session. National Council for Black Studies Conference, New Orleans, LA. Albert, K., Ludwig, S., Ross, J., Sanders, S. & Smith, B. (2010, February). ―Development versus Gentrification in Urban Communities: Examining the University’s Role in Community Development.‖ Panel Discussion. National Association of African American Studies Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. Avery, J., Barker, M. J., & Allen, C. A. (2010, February). Roundtable Discussion. ―Academic and Social Engagement of Black College Male Development Programs: A Content Analysis‖. National Association of African American Studies, Baton Rouge, LA. Albert, K.A. (2010, February). Invited Address. ―Standing Tall: Bridging Civil Rights to University African American Cultural Centers. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Birmingham, AL. Albert, K. A. (2009, October). ―Keys to Professional Success‖. Panelist. Louisiana Conference for Women. Baton Rouge, LA. Albert, K. A. (2009, September). Panelist. ―The State of Blacks in Higher Education.‖ 67th Annual Louisiana NAACP Convention Town Hall Meeting on Education. Baton Rouge, LA.

Publications Albert, K. A. et. al. (2010, May). ―LSU Systems Diversity Task Force White Papers on Improving Campus Climate, Recruitment & Retention, and Education & Training‖. Submitted to LSU Board of Supervisors.

Barker, M. J. (2009, December). ―Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach White Paper on Addressing Black Males in Higher Education: An Exploratory Review of and Response to the Status of Black Males at Louisiana State University‖. Submitted to the Louisiana Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana.

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Breaking the Color Barrier: LSU Recognizes Ethnic Minority Firsts in Athletics, Tiger Band and Spirit Teams

“The Tiger

Torchbearers

we honor demonstrated real courage by breaking the color barrier in athletics.�

-Chancellor Martin

As a salute to Black History Month, the Office of the Chancellor, EDCO, and LSU Athletics recognized pioneers and trailblazers from Tiger athletics, band and spirit teams. These former student-athletes, band members, Golden Girls and cheerleaders were honored for being ethnic minority trailblazers, breaking the color barrier in LSU athletics.

During the "Tiger Torchbearer" reception, Chancellor Michael Martin presented each honoree with a Torchbearer Award for "breaking the color line," a phrase used to define the process of desegregation in sports. It typically highlights brave, trailblazing African-American athletes who altered the course of history and created enormous opportunities for others to compete.

Following the reception, Torchbearers were joined by John Lombardi, president of the LSU System; Martin; Joe Alleva, vice chancellor and director of LSU Athletics; and Albert, during the men's basketball presentation.

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MEET THE INAUGURAL LSU NATIONAL DIVERSITY ADVISORY BOARD LSU is pleased to introduce members of its first, international diversity advisory board. The NDAB will be advising and facilitating diversity and community outreach opportunities, including giving campaigns and special initiatives, corporate, grant, and foundation development, programs and student affairs, faculty and curriculum development, professorships, and community impact and abroad. Sustainability will also be an overarching objective for the NDAB.

Cherie ArceneauxPinac

Katrice Albert, PhD Vice Provost LSU Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach

Cassandra Chandler Sr. Investigative Services Executive Bank of America

Vice President FARA Insurance Services

Marco Barker

Jeff Boudreaux

Asst to the VP & Director LSU Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach

Attorney Kean Miller and Associates

John Paul Funes

Mario Garner, PhD

President Junior League of Baton Rouge

President Our Lady of the Lake Foundation

Chief Operating Officer HCA Healthcare

Meg Mahoney

Claude Minor, MD

Julie Dickinson

Anita Chang Writer and Editor Associate Press, Beijing

Kellie Irving

Monica Leach, EdD

Francisco Lopez

Director Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

Assistant Vice President North Carolina State University

Group Vice President Universal Health Services

John Noland President Noland Investments

David Sickey

Joseph Possa

Vice Chairman Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana

Attorney Tyler & Possa Law Firm

Vice President Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

General Surgeon Monroe Surgical Hospital

Deborah Sternberg

Leonard Stewart

Vice President & COO Starmount Insurance Co

Attorney Caterpillar, Inc.

For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/diversity

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2010 - 2013 EDCO GOALS AND OBJECTIVES* Flagship Agenda 2020: Planning & Implementation of Learning, Discovery, Civic Engagement, and Diversity 

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Annually, each reporting unit of EDCO develops or enhances two programs or initiatives that span one or more of the Flagship Agenda 2020’s major thrusts, which may target student and faculty recruitment, retention, enrollment or community outreach Create an entrepreneurial, fee-for-service, comprehensive two-day diversity leadership curriculum that focuses on workforce diversity, culturally competence leadership development, and diverse talent acquisition and management, and other culturally relevant areas Create the ―University Council on Diversity‖ made up of LSU diversity management professionals in Colleges, Departments, Units, and campus-wide committees. This Council will meet four times a year to harness fiscal and human capital resources and streamline efforts to increase cross-campus collaborations Work directly with the Committee on Civic Engagement campus committees to implement the Civic Minded Research University model

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Increase LSU’s presence as leaders in diversity management through: 1) maintaining chairpersonship in the Southeastern Conference Academic Consortium Diversity Task Force and the LSU System Diversity Task Force; 2) hosting the inaugural Louisiana Diversity Conference and 4) serving as invited experts keynote speaker for three national organizations 5) creating and chairing the SEC Provisional Affiliate Chapter of National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Seek partnerships with five local, regional, state, and/or national organizations on addressing diversity and community outreach issues Increase collaborations and partnerships and establish a permanent contact with ten minority-serving institutions

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2010 - 2013 EDCO GOALS AND OBJECTIVES* Strategic Campus Diversity: Effectiveness, Development, & Improved Infrastructure  

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Execute a Campus Climate Survey Lead efforts to expand African American Cultural Center and Women’s Center facilities which includes: 1) establishing a major development campaign for the expansion project and 2) securing $100,000 in gifts to support for the Centers’ operation Submit three nationally competitive corporate, foundation, and/or federal grant proposals to enhance the reach of EDCO Meet with each College Dean or Deans’ designees four times per year to operationalize at least three specific diversity & community outreach goals Increase development and fundraising activities and meet giving goal of $50,000 Develop six working committees of the LSU National Diversity Advisory Board that include: giving campaign, faculty & the curriculum, student affairs & programs, corporate & foundation relations, community impact, and external affairs Institute a supplier diversity review and vendor diversification plan for LSU Develop an internal and external communication strategy: Redesign EDCO website, create a diversity social media outlet (i.e., Facebook and LinkedIn accounts), create a diversity listserv, secure 25 media hits, including five nation-wide media outlets, and develop one new marketing publication (e.g., brochure)., Identify and propose best organizational structures for diversity efforts and civic engagement

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Promote LSU as a Civic Minded Research University where community outreach infrastructure is centralized and outreach is campus-wide Utilize community outlets and stakeholders to communicate accurate budget crisis information See Community University Partnership 2011-2013 Priorities and Goals at www.lsu.edu/cup

*The goals and objectives presented in this report are subject to modification and may be expanded based on needs of the institution.

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EDCO UNIT REPORTS COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP Professional Development Albert, K., Ludwig, S., Ross, J., Sanders, S. & Smith, B. (2010, February). ―Development versus Gentrification in Urban Communities: Examining the University’s Role in Community Development.‖ Panel Discussion. National Association of African American Studies Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. Albert, K., Ludwig, S. & Smith, B. (2010, March). ―A Roundtable Discussion: Development versus Gentrification in Urban Communities.‖ Conference Session. National Council for Black Studies Conference, New Orleans, LA. Lavan, C. & Smith, B. (2010, March). ―Lending a Hand, Building a Family: A Glance at LSU’s Inaugural WE>START! Program.‖ Pre -Conference Presentation. Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, Athens, GA. Smith, B. (2010, June). ―Opportunities to Pursue Educational Equity beyond your Corps Commitment.‖ Alumni panel at the 2010 Teach for America® South Louisiana Institute. Baton Rouge, LA.

Research, Publications and Presentations Smith, B. (2010). Alumni Panel Discussion. Louisiana State University Leadership LSU, Baton Rouge, LA. Albert, K., Albert, H., Blair, N., & Smith, B. (2009). ―Counseling Issues within the African American Community.‖ Panel Discussion for ELRC 7365. Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge, LA. Munroe-Hendry, P. & Edwards, J. (2009). Roots of Hope: Old South Baton Rouge. Lafayette, La: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press.

Promoting Diversity through Scholarships and Funding Smith, B. (2009). Grant recipient. Community Partnership Grant Program. Entergy of Louisiana, LLC. $1,000. For the benefit of the Summer Experience Youth Program.

Smith, B. (2009). Grant recipient. Community Initiatives Grant. Foresters Insurance Company. $1,000. For the benefit of the Saturday In-Service Home Rehabilitation Program.

Community Enrichment and Enhancement Saturday In-Service volunteer events give LSU students and campus organizations bi-mester opportunities to paint a home in the Old South Baton Rouge community. CUP also partnered with the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Center for Planning Excellence to create SUPERSaturdays, a three-weekend commitment to do extensive rehabilitation on a single OSBR home. Other partners: East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Community Development and the Old South Baton Rouge Partnership, Inc. Geaux for Gold is CUP’s financial literacy and homeownership course. LSU and community members are offered classes to learn best practices as they seek to make the transition into homeownership. Course topics include: establishing a household budget, credit report usage, and the value of using reputable financial institutions, among others. Partners: Campus Federal Credit Union, Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance, and the LSU Department of Finance.

CUP organized the Old South Baton Rouge Faith Tour, which brought Chancellor Michael Martin and Vice Provost Katrice Albert to eight churches to highlight the role places of worship play in building the community.

Community Affairs Liaison Brandon Smith organized the inaugural Milestone Pledge Campaign for the Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach’s participation in the Annual Capital Area United Way Drive. The campaign garnered over $2,000 in pledge money.

CUP co-hosted a Working Luncheon with the Center for Planning Excellence, which brought over 40 community leaders together to brainstorm ideas for a community resource center and legal clinic.

CUP co-organized the “Pack the Pantry” Food Drive for LSU’s Black Faculty & Staff Caucus. Items were donated to the local food pantry at the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center.

Chancellor Michael Martin and the LSU community celebrated Read Across America Day in March 2010 by joining other community leaders in reading children’s stories to classes at Buchanan Elementary School (OSBR). LSU’s participation increased 350% from the previous year.

CUP partnered with the LSU Office of Multicultural Affairs, Teach For America® South Louisiana, and Deloitte® to bring have over 150 students to rehabilitate two homes and one small business commercial façade. Students came from 7 different universities across the country.

For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/cup

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EDCO UNIT REPORTS AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER A CENTER OF THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS University Programming Umoja: Fall kick-off celebration during Bengal Bound exposed incoming freshman students to programs and services provided by the AACC and other campus departments. Additionally, registered student organizations participated in a mini-student organization fair designed to connect incoming students with the organization of their choice to assist in their transition to college life at LSU. Multicultural Student Leadership Conference: A diverse group of student leaders spent one Saturday honing their leadership skills by attending the Multicultural Student Leadership Conference. Over 60 students attended sessions on effective communication, fiscal responsibility for student organizations, cross-cultural communication, and effective leadership.

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration: Focusing on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration introduced the campus community to this African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated around the world. Attendees were educated on the Nguzo Saba (Kwanzaa principles), as well as the Karamu (feast of joy).

Black History Month Celebration: The Black History Month (BHM) Committee coordinated a series of programs to highlight the 2010 Black History Month Celebration including a scholarship pageant, Sankofa poetry night, college reunion, bridge program, and tribute program. The 2010 BHM Keynote Speaker was Glinda Bridgforth, noted author and financial expert.

AACC Study Spots: The AACC provided extended hours for students to study during mid-terms and finals week. In collaboration with the Genesis Tutoring Program, free tutoring was provided for students in core academic subjects.

Poetry Nights: In celebration of spoken word, the AACC sponsored three poetry nights during the academic year. Students were able to present and hear original pieces of poetry as a part of alternative late night programming.

Robing Ceremony: The traditional rites of passage ceremony the evening before Spring Commencement celebrated the accomplishments of African American graduates. Over 80 students received a traditional African kente to wear during commencement exercises.

Recruitment & Retention The AACC hosted high school students from Grambling, LA during the LSU Graduate Diversity Preview. These students were students mentored by the Grambling State University Honors College. The Black Alumni Ambassadors and Black Male Leadership Initiative Fellows served as guides during the day.

Campus and Community Space The African American Cultural Center continued to serve as a gathering and meeting space for departments, student organizations, and community partners. The AACC was reserved 95 times, a 10% increase over last year.

For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/aacc

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EDCO UNIT REPORTS OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Diversity in Programming Harambeé: A.P. Tureaud, Jr., the first African-American student to attend LSU, was the keynote speaker for this annual welcome back celebration.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration: The MLK Committee hosted renowned Grammy ® nominated a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock for the 2010 MLK Keynote Performance. Additionally, over 125 students participated in the annual MLK Day of Service co-sponsored by CPEX and the Community University Partnership (CUP).

Hispanic Cultural Showcase: OMA and the Hispanic Student Cultural Society sponsored an outdoor event which highlighted a variety of cultural offerings representing various Hispanic countries.

Genesis Mentoring and Tutoring: The Genesis Mentoring and Tutoring program continues to assist students in reaching their full academic potential through peer one-on-one and small group tutoring as well as assisting students in their transition from high school to college.

SPRINGFEST Recruitment Weekend: Annual weekend recruitment event for diverse high school juniors, this program highlights the academic rigors and social experiences at LSU. Over 80 high school juniors representing Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Mississippi participated in this year’s SPRINGFEST which also provided leadership opportunities for 32 current LSU students.

Safe Space Campaign: The Safe Space Campaign continues to focus on capacity and coalition building for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) students at LSU. Throughout the year, there was an increase in the amount of referrals for services and advocacy, as well as increased participation with Spectrum, workshops, and social activities aimed at creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for our LGBTQ student population.

Emerging Leaders Challenge: A newly created leadership program for select students based on the current leadership principles.

Eleven students participated in the first installment of the Emerging Leaders Challenge. All students went on to hold leadership positions in student organizations at LSU. A success rate of 100%!

Organizations for Students Interested Ladies of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.-LSU Colony: An interest group of women students seeking to establish a chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. at LSU. Phi Iota Alpha Latin Fraternity, Inc.-LSU Colony: Four men were initiated as members of Phi Iota Alpha in spring 2010. The reconstituted group remains the only chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Latin Fraternity, Inc. in the state of Louisiana.

Scholarships, Awards and Funding The ALAN Grant Foundation awarded OMA with a book grant to use young adult literature as a mechanism to discuss issues of difference. The first book group with students was completed in spring 2010. The second book group with staff and administrators will be completed by fall 2010.

Special Report: Growing Hispanic Initiatives at LSU In fall 2008, the Office of Multicultural Affairs began implementing an initiative to provide outreach to LSU’s growing Hispanic student population. A meeting with a group of Hispanic students was held to discuss available resources and support systems that would assist them in being successful LSU students and increase retention. In spring 2009, this working group of students formally became a registered student organization called the Hispanic Student Cultural Society (HSCS). HSCS actively works to promote a sense of community among Hispanic students and bring awareness of the diversity among Hispanic cultures through educational programming, events, and community service as well as support and assist in the acclimation of prospective and new Hispanic students to LSU. (see page 16 for more)

For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/oma

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“Llegada Juntos” Juntos”:: Hispanic Students Gaining Ground Through Student Organizations

In an effort to continuously outreach to Hispanic students, the Office of Multicultural Affairs advises and supports the Interested

Ladies of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated at LSU which is an interest group of LSU Pictured in subset above

women interested in fostering unity on campus. Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. is the largest, historically Latina-based national sorority with a multicultural membership throughout the United States. SLG at LSU will represent the first SLG chapter in the state of ―The establishment of SLG is evidence of the changing dynamics of our student population. It provides another opportunity for LSU women to join the Greek community‖

Louisiana.

Phi Pictured Iotaabove Alpha became the first Latino

fraternity at LSU and held the distinction of being the

Alpha chapter for the new national organization, with a Cross-Cultural Affairs and SLG Advisor mission to develop leaders and create innovative ways Office of Multicultural Affairs to unite the Latino community. With support from the ―Phi Iota Alpha’s presence back on campus is Office of Multicultural Affairs and Greek Life , just the beginning of restoring the legacy of four men met with representatives from the national the Fraternity, as we continue to cultivate a organization to once again establish at LSU as an thriving and diverse campus community.‖ official colony of the organization.

Cerise Edmonds, Coordinator

Chaunda Allen, Director Office of Multicultural Affairs

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EDCO UNIT REPORTS WOMEN’S CENTER Diversity in Programming Gender on Film Series-monthly screenings of films from different movie genres that depict gender followed by an expertfacilitated discussion. These events were co-sponsored by the International Cultural Center, the African American Cultural Center, the Black Student Union, and Subway.

Women‟s Networking and Business Etiquette Dinner-an event that provides students with an opportunity to network with successful women who work in various fields and discuss issues affecting women in the workplace. This event is co-sponsored by LSU Career Services and the LSU Student Government.

Louisiana Conference for Women-a statewide conference focusing on professional development, community, networking, entrepreneurship, and women’s health. This conference gave women from all walks of life an opportunity to grow, develop, learn, and make connections. The two keynote speakers were Mr. Rod West, President and CEO of Entergy New Orleans and former Governor of Louisiana, Kathleen Blanco. This event was co-sponsored by the National Diversity Council, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Jones Walker, and Taylor Porter.

Women’s History Month Black History Month (BHM) and Women‟s History Month (WHM) Bridge Program: Economic Empowerment: Women of Color Business and Entrepreneur Showcase-an event where businesses owned by women of color are showcased followed by a panel discussion on how to become an entrepreneur.

Women in the Arts Gallery-a gallery showing of various local artists’ works that offered perspectives on women and gender.

Women in the Performing Arts Night-an event where female dancers, singers, comedians, slam poets, step teams, and storytellers performed their craft in celebration of women’s achievements in the performing arts.

Women‟s History Month Keynote Address and Esprit de Femme Awards-LSU hosted Dr. Jean Kilbourne, an internationally recognized expert in women’s image in the media, to give her presentation titled, ―The Naked Truth: Advertising’s Image of Women.‖ Following the presentation, the Espirit de Femme Award recipients for 2010, Ms. Irma Thomas and Mrs. Becki Kondkar, were recognized.

Community Outreach Take Back the Night Candlelight Vigil and March-For the second consecutive year, LSU hosted this community event on the LSU campus for the second time this year to raise awareness for violence against women. This event was co-sponsored by the LSU Wellness Department, the Capitol Area Family Violence Intervention Center, the Rape Crisis Center, the Louisiana Department of Justice, and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.

The Clothesline Project-an event that advocates an end to domestic violence by displaying t-shirts with messages from victims of domestic violence on a clothesline for all to see. This event was co-sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of Louisiana.

Women‟s History Month Community Service Project-LSU students and staff created a community garden for senior citizens at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in conjunction with the YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge’s Family Empowerment Center.

Automobiles 101-a community wide program offered during the Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Women’s Week!

This program taught car basics such as changing a tire, jump starting a car battery, checking the oil and other fluids, and changing wind shield wipers. This program was co-sponsored by 5 Minute Oil Change.

Cosmetics 101-a community wide program offered during the Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Women’s Week! This program taught skin care basics and professional ―tricks of the trade‖ for perfect make-up application. This program was cosponsored by Philosophy and Dillard’s.

Dazed & Confused Brown Bag Luncheon-LSU hosted best-selling author, CJ Domino, to talk about college relationships. The discussion centered on Domino’s book titled, ―Who Does She Think She Is? How to Get Out…‖ This event was co-sponsored with the Interested Ladies of Sigma Gamma Lambda National Sorority, Inc. $tart $mart Workshop-a three hour workshop that teaches young women how to determine what employers are paying for the jobs they want after graduation, and how to negotiate appropriate salaries. This event was co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women, LSU Career Services, LSU Student Financial Management Center, Women and Gender Studies, and Subway.

For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/wc

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EDCO UNIT REPORTS LA CENTER ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE USE IN COLLEGIATE COMMUNITIES Infrastructure Developed funding agreements between two state agencies, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the Louisiana Office for Addictive Disorders, to support the Louisiana Center Addressing Substance Use in Collegiate Communities. Also developed agreements between the US Dept of Education Higher Ed Center and the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living for supplemental funds for the LaHEC Annual Professional Development Summit.

Professional Development Washington, D.N. (2009, July). Speaker. Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors & Trainers, Inc. Annual Conference, Shreveport, LA.

Community Outreach & Participation LaCASU administers two independent and interdependent coalitions: 1) Louisiana Higher Education Coalition to Reduce Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (LaHEC) involving all two- and four-year institutions of higher education in the state; and 2) Baton Rouge Collegiate Alliance (BRCA) involving all 4 institutions of higher education in East Baton Rouge Parish. Thus, the Center involves highly diverse participation in a process that is collaborative and democratic.

Served as the Louisiana Statewide Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Education’s The Network Addressing Alcohol and Other Drug Issues.

Participated in the Governor’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities State Prevention Framework’s monthly committee meetings, representing the Louisiana Higher Education Coalition (LaHEC): 1) Statewide Epidemiology Workgroup; 2) Prevention Systems Committee; and 3) Task Force to Prevent Underage and High-Risk Drinking Task-Group.

Awards & Accomplishments Initiated a new contract with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Commission and continued work on an existing contract with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office for Addictive Disorders for funding totaling $400,000.

Administered the third annual LaHEC Professional Development Summit specifically for personnel at all institutions of higher education and their key state and community stakeholders from every region of the state, June 3-4, 2010. Sessions presented by national experts focused on keeping the minimum legal drinking age at 21 years, pre-gaming on college campuses, the misuse of stimulant medication among college students, and information on new tobacco products and trends.

Provided continuing education units to prevention professionals that attended the Professional Development Summit to help them further prevention efforts on college campuses and in communities across the state.

Women’s and Gender Related Programs Co-sponsored keynote speaker, Dr. Jean Kilbourne, with the LSU Women’s Center to speak on targeting women and minorities in all marketing and advertising including alcohol and tobacco advertisements.

For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/lacasu

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Key Keynotes notes & Writers LSU welcomed several nationally renowned and recognized leaders, scholars, and voices to the campus during the 2009-2010. To bring greater attention to social justice, the Office of Multicultural Affairs partnered with the Dunham School of Baton Rouge, the LSU Dept. of Music & Dramatic Arts, and the Kevin R. Lyle Foundation to bring the internationally acclaimed a cappella ensemble,

Sweet Honey in Pictured above

the Rock, during the University’s MLK Commemorative Celebration.

During Women’s History Month, the Women’s Center coordinated the visit of scholar and lecturer, Dr. Jean Kilbourne, who discussed the influence of media campaigns p.20 bottom right photo in promoting the negative body image of women. During the spring semester, the Manship School of Mass Communication brought former mayor of New Orleans and CEO of the National Urban League,p.20 Marc Morial, to speak to faculty, staff, and top right photo students and have the opportunity to meet with Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach. page 19 ANNUAL DIVERSITY REPORT 2009/2010

LSU Press Publishes...

The Education of a Black Radical: A Southern Civil Rights Activist’s Journey, 1959-1964, details D’Army Bailey’s experiences on the front lines of the black student movement of the early 1960s.

Bailey was the 1959 freshman class president at Southern University. In Battling Nell: The Life of Southern Journalist Cornelia Battle Lewis, 1895-1956, Alexander S. Leidholdt tells the compelling and ultimately tragic life story of this groundbreaking journalist against the backdrop of the turbulent postReconstruction Jim Crow South and speculates about the cause of her extraordinary transformation.

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The Diversity of Science Increasing diversity in STEM fields Recruitment into Engineering of High Ability Multi-Cultural Students (REHAMS) is a pre-college, Pictured above

two-week, residential program for underrepresented high school students entering the 10th and 11th grades that dates back to 1977. Sponsored by the Shell Oil Corporation, Dow Chemical and the Fluor Corporation in 2009, REHAMS strives to serve as an introduction of engineering and LSU to high achieving underrepresented students, as well as a recruiting tool to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Hispanic engineering students in the College of Engineering.

Twenty-three participants experienced first-hand the activities and thought processes of engineering through a design project, introduction of calculus and physics course, and a host of other engineering activities.

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The second annual eXploration

Camp Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers (XCITE) program, held July 6 – 17, 2009, was a two-week, residential program for high school girls entering 9th and 10th grades. Sponsored by Marathon Oil Corporation and the Fluor Corporation, XCITE was instituted to introduce female participants to the world of engineering including science, technology and mathematics, and increase the number of females pursuing engineering careers. With a cohort of 19 girls from various cities in Louisiana, participants learned about the various engineering disciplines offered at LSU, took part in team and leadership building exercises, and participated in ACT Prep and AutoCAD courses.

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The Louisiana Conference for Women served as a pictured above statewide dialogue on social, cultural, economic and political challenges experienced by Louisiana women from all walks of life experience. The purpose of the conference was to promote the advancement of women by providing advocacy, education and networking opportunities through an engaging and interactive agenda. Keynote speakers included Rod West, Executive Vice President and CAO of Entergy, Inc. and Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco. The p.24 top right photo "This conference provides participants Conference was a collaboration the inspiration, information, between the LSU Women’s Center, Blue with connections and motivation they will Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, and the need to write the next chapter in their National Diversity Council. lives."

Catherine Hopkins, Director LSU Women's Center and Conference Co-chair.

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Writing HER HERstory story Faculty and graduate students in the School of

the Coast and Environment’s Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) organized an informal group of

Women in Science. Its purpose is to provide a forum of discussion for issues concerning women in science and academia and to provide mentorship for graduate students and early career women scientists.

The Office for Diversity

Programs in the College of Engineering hosted several

Gender Equity Workshops, with generous

funding from the Engineering Information Foundation. The goal of the workshops is to provide training and resources on creating inclusiveness “Women in science still face many genderin the classroom and the college, with specific challenges. We hope that by educating a particular focus on the needs of ourselves and our department about these women. Administrators, faculty and challenges and by providing mentorship and staff from across the University, but support to our graduate students, the results will mainly Science, Technology, be increased recruitment and retention of Engineering and Mathematics, have female faculty and even greater career success the opportunity to discuss the many for our female graduates.” ways in which gender affects both Malinda Sutor, PhD teaching and learning experiences in Researcher, LSU School of the Coast and Environment classrooms.

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Oceanography and Coastal Sciences

Expanding the Acade Acad Diversifying Graduate Education The Pre-Doctoral Scholars Institute or PDSI is a one-month students pictured above

summer institute with the goals of increasing the number students from underrepresented populations entering doctoral programs and of introducing students to what research and graduate studies mean at LSU. Each student works with an LSU professor and has a ―peer mentor,‖ a graduate student. Students also get training in research writing, presentation skills, leadership, GRE preparation, and assistance with preparing graduate school applications, CVs, personal statements, and related topics. PDSI is a collaboration between the Graduate School and Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach.

The Louisiana State University

Ronald E. McNair PostBaccalaureate Achievement Program's primary purpose is to increase the enrollment of students who are members of a group underrepresented at post-graduate level.

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LSU Graduate Diversity Preview

During the , LSU hosted Pictured on this page a day-long visit for undergraduates from regional historically Black colleges & universities. During the LSU Preview, visiting students had the opportunity to meet with faculty in academic colleges, attend seminars and a graduate school workshop, tour the campus, meet campus administrators and staff, and attend the Black Graduate and Professional Student Association’s Graduate School Open House.

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DID YOU KNOW...of former LSU McNair Scholars: 65% have earned a graduate degree 25 students are currently enrolled in a Master’s Program 27 students are currently enrolled in a Doctoral Program 19 students have earned a Ph.D…..14 @ LSU 19 students have earned a graduate-professional degree 115 students have earned a Master’s Degree *The Graduate School also awards two-year tuition waivers to former McNair students who attend LSU for graduate study.

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A “Higher Calling” to

Sounds of organs, tambourines, choirs, and uplifting messages—during the 2009-2010 year, Chancellor Michael Martin was singing LSU’s praises—literally.

Since August 2009, Martin has visited local worship services as part of the Chancellor’s Old South Baton Rouge Faith Tour. Bearing out pictured above LSU’s Commitment to Community, Chancellor Martin began the tour to communicate the university’s outreach efforts to leaders and members of the faith community. Accompanying the Chancellor on the Faith Tour were his wife, Jan Martin, community affairs liaison Brandon Smith, and vice provost for Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach Dr. Katrice Albert.

This past spring, the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, off of the Louisiana coast. Responding to this disaster took volunteerism

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine

and collaboration. The pg. 28 top photo is and has been assisting with the disaster response in two ways…providing medical care for animals directly affected by the oil spill along the Gulf coast and providing medical care for non-oiled injured animals brought to LSU by state and/ or animal rescue groups.

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o Service

Faculty&Service Dr. Sarah Becker is spearheading an ethnographic study* of community-based organizations in Baton Rouge.

A jointly appointed Assistant Professor in Women’s and

Gender Studies and Sociology, Dr. Becker will work with graduate and undergraduate students to study, learn from, and support the efforts of groups working on anti-violence initiatives, communitybuilding efforts, and other innovative actions addressing inequality and its consequences for daily life in a set of Baton Rouge neighborhoods.

“With its mix of racially segregated and integrated; high, low, and middle income; and high/low crime neighborhoods, Baton Rouge offers many opportunities to examine factors that activate, support, or derail organizations committed to crime prevention and community building.”

—Sarah Becker, PhD

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*Becker is supported by an Economic Development Assistantship grant from the Board of Regents and a Faculty Research Grant from the LSU Council on Research.

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Student Scholars and the Truman Show Wendy Braun, Doctoral Student Comparative Literature Minor: Womenâ€&#x;s and Gender Studies As an instructor, Braun emphasizes active learning through community involvement. Her Fall 2009 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies (WGS 2500) class partnered with Volunteers in Public Schools to read with elementary school children at Belfair Montessori, a school with a diverse population at which over 51% of students participate in the free lunch program.

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Devon Wade, Junior Majors: Sociology and African & African American Studies Hometown: Houston, TX Wade became LSU’s first African American student to earn the distinguished Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship Foundation identifies college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and who intends to enter a public service profession.

Recipients of the scholarship receive financial support for graduate school, leadership training, and a fellowship. Wade participates in Student Support Services and is a Ronald McNair Research Scholar. He is also the first student outside of the Honors College to receive the scholarship.

Wade will be expected to work in public service three to seven years, following completion of a graduate degree funded by the Foundation.

April Brehana Hawkins LSU Laboratory School Senior Brehana Hawkins, a senior at the College of Education’s University Laboratory School selected as a Gates Millennium Scholar 2010. She is one of 1,000 students selected from more than 20,500 applicants nationwide. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, or GMS, is the largest minority scholarship program in the nation. This renewable scholarship will provide Hawkins with funds to attend any accredited college or university of her choice in the United States.

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Li Li, Jo Ellen Yates Professor of Kinesiology, was selected as the president-elect of the International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health during the organization’s annual meeting.

Dr. Li's long-term research goal is to incorporate the knowledge gained through the study of different human activities into models of the neuromuscular system to better understand the control strategies of human neuromuscular system. These understandings will be applied to populations with different diseases in the application of diagnosis and rehabilitation.

Elaine Maccio, Assistant Professor of Social Work and faculty member in Women's and Gender Studies has been providing service-learning graduate courses that have placed an emphasis on traditionally underserved populations, and women’s and gender studies, which analyzes the social constructions of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Community partners included Capital City Alliance and HIV/ AIDS Alliance for Region Two.

Faculty Spotlight

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Nina Asher, J. Franklin Bayhi Endowed Professor of Education in Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice, was invited to serve on the Fellowship Review Panel for the International Fellowships Program of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). She was selected because of her broad expertise in curriculum and instruction related to globalization, post colonialism, feminism and multiculturalism. AAUW is one of the nation’s largest sources of private funding exclusively for educational programs that directly benefit women and girls.

Benjamin Kahan, a new joint appointment in Women's and Gender Studies and English, arrives at LSU after spending his first year holding a prestigious fellowship at the Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University for research on Celibacies, 1886-1969, which revisits the historical emergence of the gay "closet." This summer he is beginning a new book project as a Harry Ransom Research Fellow at The University of Texas, Austin in which he explores the history of acquired homosexuality.

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Each summer, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine hosts Pets & Vets, its annual children’s educational program. Pets & Vets features various topics regarding veterinary medicine and basic information about pet and animal care. All presentations are free and open to the public, and the program is open to all children ages 6 and up.

The LSU School of the Coast & Environment (SC&E) has historically been an enthusiastic participant in Ocean Commotion presented by Louisiana Sea Grant College. The 2009 event had 65 exhibitors that involved K-8 grade students in learning and exploratory activities about our coasts and seas.

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YOUTH EMPOWERED S y r t e o P y t i C 2009 ALL CITY All Star Poetry Slam Team All

Opening for poet C. D. Wright during the Readers & Writers event was the : DeAndre Hill, Daniel Richard, Taylor James, Christin Rankins, Chase Chenevert, and Myeshia Carter. These students represent the top 6 individually ranked poets who competed at the 2009 ALL CITY Poetry Slam Festival, produced

by The WordPlay Teen Writing Project, which is part of the teen service unit of the Big Buddy Program. This year, for the first time ever, the slam team progressed to the semi-final round and missed making it into the finals round by only 7 tenths of a point! These young writers and readers are the vanguard of the youth poetry slam movement here in Baton Rouge. Associate Professor of English Sue Weinstein is the Baton Rouge WordPlay Advisor.

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Black Male Leadersh As LSU embarks on establishing the Flagship Agenda 2020, the Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach and its Office of

Multicultural Affairs are working with campus partners to address a population that historically has been underserved but possesses a great deal of academic and leadership potential. The working group is drafting a

Black Male Leadership Initiative 2020 plan that articulates LSU's challenges and successes in recruiting, retaining, graduating and reconnecting with black male students. The working group intends to transition the perspective of black male development from a deficit model to an opportunistic model.

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hip Initiative experience focuses on the development of the whole student and encourages growth in the areas that are most critical for college students. The Fellows Program received support from the LSU Career Services’ IBM Diversity Grant in order to pilot the program during Spring 2010.

Other departments on campus also established programs to address minority males. First Year Experience held its Minority Male Mixer, a fall semester welcome reception, for minority male first year and transfer students to establish peer connections. Minority male faculty and staff were also invited allowing students to network. Participants represented a cross-section of academic majors and were encouraged to become actively involved on campus.

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DIVERSITY DATA UNDERGRADUATE*

Top 3 colleges in ethnic minority

Science(21.5%) Humanities & Social Sciences

enrollment:

WOMEN undergraduates

(17.4%)

Agriculture(16.6%) The largest percentage of Asian students resided in the College of

9.4%

represented more than 60 percent in these colleges:

EDUCATION MASS COMMUNICATION

AGRICULTURE ART+DESIGN

Science

Undergraduate Enrollment, Fall 2009 Women, 50.76% NonResident, 18.45%

American Indian

Men , 49.24%

Asian/Pacific Islander Black (non-Hispanic) Hispanic International Two or More Races White

104

0.45%

770 2,029 785 447 149 18,117

3.35% 8.82% 3.41% 1.94% 0.65% 78.71%

*University College is not included in the data analysis. Demographics of less than 6 people and programs with less than 10 people are not included.

Resident, 81.55%

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DIVERSITY DATA GRADUATE*

Top 3 Departments in ethnic minority percentages among their doctoral programs:

Educational Theory, Policy & Practice Mass Communication Social Work ETPP enrolled the

HISPANIC

highest number of African American graduate students

G R A D UATE & P ROFE S SI ON A L

S T U D E N T S were most represented in the

School of Veterinary Medicine 17 out of 327 degree-seekers

TOP producers of WOMEN

Ph.D. completers

were Human Resource Education

13

and Music while Veterinary Medicine produced women with DVMs.

67

*University College is not included in the data analysis. Demographics of less than 6 people and programs with less than 10 people are not included.

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DIVERSITY DATA FACULTY & STAFF*

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Veterinary Clinical departments with the highest concentration of

WOMEN:

Science Pathobiological Sciences Biological Sciences Construction Management & Industrial Engineering

The College

of Humanities & Social Sciences bolstered the highest concentration of HISPANIC faculty

22.6%

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EDCO FINANCIAL STATEMENT Foundation, Fees & Small Grant-Funded Projects Revenue

Expenditures

$2,500 Black Male Leadership Initiative

$332 $6,728

General Diversity Louisiana Center Addressing Susbstance Use in Collegiate Communities

$533 $16,200

$15,063

$560 Women's Center

$3,914 $2,000

Community University Partnership

$256

Unit Financials, State Spending Category

Total Spending

Salaries

$

477,647.88

Graduate Students

$

56,223.15

Other Employee Support $

4,582.72

Travel

$

12,415.78

Operating

$

41,853.19

Telecommunications

$

12,429.48

Internal (LSU) Charges

$

(5,472.98)

Supplies

$

40,888.51

Professional Support

$

29,498.13

Other Charges

$

13,020.41

Acquisitions

$

Facility Expenses

$

Fringe Benefits

$ $

$9,092

149.18 683,235.45

African American Cultural Center $6,018

Major Initiatives Funding* Category

HBCU Initiative

Salaries Graduate Students Other Employee Support Travel Operating Telecommunications Internal (LSU) Charges Supplies Professional Support Other Charges Acquisitions Facility Expenses Fringe Benefits TOTAL $10,929.97 10%

University Genesis Mentoring MLK. Black History Month, Council on & Tutoring** and SPRINGFEST Support** Women

$ $ $ $ 9,184.71 $ $ 1,800.00 $ 846.81 $ $ 4,972.68 $ 375.62 $ $ $ $ $ 1,833.16 $ 470.44 $ $ 217.50 $ $ 460.63 $ $ $ $ $ $ 137.70 $ 7,652.65 $12,646.60

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

150.00 185.39 11,463.44 23,129.55 9,536.00 7,110.75 11.48 51,586.61

$ $ 9,184.71 $ 1,950.00 $ 1,032.20 $16,811.74 $ $ $25,433.15 $ 9,753.50 $ 7,571.38 $ $ $ 149.18 $ 81,626.92

Campus Coalitions Salaries/Grad Asst

$12,282.36 12%

Travel

$37,246.00 35%

$31,038.45 29%

$ $9,519.35 $ $ $ $ $ $ 86.01 $ $ 135.70 $ $ $ $9,741.06

Total Spending

Operating Supplies

$12,966.88 12%

$310.80 0% $1,987.39 2%

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Professional Support Facility Expenses

*Represent funding from other sources designed to support specific initiatives. Initiatives also receive support through EDCO reporting units are not fully represented in the totals. **Chancellor Support

Fringe Benefits

IN MEMORIAM: KIRT BENNETT LSU looses a Fighting Tiger and its 2nd of only two African Americans to serve as LSU Student Government President

Kirt Bennett, LSU alumnus and former student body president and one of Baton Rouge’s most beloved community leaders, died May 3 after suffering a stroke. He was 42 years old.

Bennett, a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, had more than 1,000 clients within the LSU community alone. He was known for his work with youth and his interest in politics, as well as for his devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife, Denise, and three children, John, Christiana and Benjamin.

Bennett was a well-known student leader during his time at LSU. In 1990-91, he served as the second African American student body president in LSU history. He was a letter winner on LSU’s track and field team, and was selected for Leadership LSU, a prestigious program that helps develop LSU’s top student leaders into lifelong community leaders. He graduated from LSU in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and also holds a master of public administration degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge.

He was the first executive director of the Young Leaders Academy, a Baton Rouge organization that works to develop the leadership abilities of young African American males. Under his tutelage, the academy made two appearances on the Oprah Winfrey TV show and Winfrey awarded the academy a $50,000 grant.

Last year, Bennett helped to revitalize the A.P. Tureaud Sr. Black Alumni Chapter of the LSU Alumni Association and served as a board member of that organization.

In Memoriam

www.lsu.edu/diversity

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