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Diversity @ Longwood
DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT PROFILES
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Mr. Lacy B. Ward Jr.
Director, Robert Russa Moton Museum
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A commitment to diversity represents our contemporary approach to resolving the internal conflict of our nation's two seminal founding documents the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. The pronouncement of equality as expressed in the declaration was as we know eclipsed by our Constitution's formula for citizen enumeration, which parsed humanity and imbedded inequality in our supreme governing document. Ours is indeed a glorious 200-plus year history of successfully moving toward reconciling the ideals of 1776 and the realities of 1787. Commitment to diversity is where we stand today in this long march. I am committed to doing my part in advancing America along this march. |
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Activities with which Mr. Ward is involved:
Longwood University, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science; APVA/Preservation Virginia, Vice President; Virginia Association of Museums, Council Member; U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Virginia Advisory Committee Member
Dr. Naomi Johnson - Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Dr. Naomi Johnson
Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
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As a teacher and a student mentor, I believe one of my most important duties is to promote knowledge and understanding of multiple genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, religions, socio-economic classes, and other aspects of identity. Through open and frank discussion, we can work to acknowledge the stereotypes we all hold and challenge them to promote a more equitable world. We need to acknowledge those whom we largely have omitted from social dialogues and recognize past injustices. Only then can we draw upon the bounty of diverse and unique viewpoints to seek social justice on interpersonal, community, and national levels. |
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Activities with which Dr. Johnson is involved:
Teaching media literacy to middle school children to combat racial and gender stereotypes in television and advertising; Conducting various workshops focusing on critiquing stereotypical representations of identity within mass media and diversity issues; Discussing my research on gendered stereotypes in interviews with The New York Times, Newsweek, NPR and regional news sources; Teaching many courses related to diversity; Working as the annual Martin Luther King Day Symposium commemorative speech reading coordinator; Serving as a confidential resource for GLTBQ students
Tara Carr - Longwood Student, Junior Communication Studies Major
Tara Carr
Junior, Communication Studies Major
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As a member of the Black Student Association and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the first black Greek sorority on Longwood's campus, enhancing diversity is an issue very close to my heart. I strive daily to increase awareness on campus through my organizations as well as in the classroom. As a member of the University Diversity Council I work with the other members to help ensure that Longwood represents diverse and pluralistic viewpoints at all times. Diversity comes in many forms and it is up to us all individually to make sure it is expressed freely. It may seem idealistic, but it is important for everyone to be able to look around and see others to whom they can relate. |
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Activities with which Ms. Carr is involved:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Vice President; Black Student Association, President; University Diversity Council; Peer Mentor; National Pan-Hellenic Council; Student Government Association
Jillian Ratliff - Longwood Student, Junior Liberal Studies Major
Jillian Ratliff
Junior, Liberal Studies Major
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I believe in promoting diversity on campus to create a more open and unified environment. Part of being a student leader is encouraging a safe environment where everyone can express their opinions openly and honestly. By being involved in a variety of different activities on campus I try to promote ties between organizations and further the sense of community that is already here at Longwood. |
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Activities with which Ms. Ratliff is involved:
Unity Alliance, Vice President; Student Government Association, Multicultural Affairs Representative; University Diversity Council, Council Member
University Diversity Council
The primary mission of the University Diversity Council is to develop, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, and programs that facilitate the university becoming a more of a diverse and pluralistic community that is welcoming, safe, and affirming.
Council Responsibilities
- Serves as an advisory forum and advocacy group for student concerns and opinions pertaining to diversity and pluralism;
- Provides education for students, faculty, and staff with regards to issues of diversity and pluralism;
- Serves as a resource of trained students, faculty, and staff with regards to issues of diversity and pluralism; and
- Identifies and recommends institutional policies and procedures that foster and enhance an inclusive community.
The Council is co-chaired by the Co-Director of Women & Gender Studies Program and the Director of Multicultural Affairs & International Student Services.
The Council consists of 10-12 faculty, staff, and students, who are solicited and selected based on their commitment to advocating for issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity (for transgender students), ethnicity, nationality, gender, ability, and religion.
Faculty, staff, and student representatives from underrepresented organizations (e.g. Unity Alliance, Black Student Association, Secular Student Organization, etc.) will be consulted in the identification and selection of members.
Diversity Council Members
- Lonnie Calhoun, Director of Multicultural Affairs & International Student Services (co-chair)
- Maggie Butler, Acting Director Office of Disability Services
- Dr. Melanie Marks, Director of Center for Economic Education/Professor of Economics
- Dr. Carl Riden, Co-Director of Women & Gender Studies Program/Associate Professor of Sociology
- Bob Zupanek, Catholic Campus Minister
- Tara Carr, Former President of Black Student Association (student)
- Onie McKenzie, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
- Marquis Mapp, Former President of Unity Alliance (student)
- Jillian Ratliff, Student Government Association Multicultural Representative (student)
- Naomi Johnson, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies and Theatre Department
- Susan Stinson, Adjunct Instructor in English
- Cameron Patterson, President Student Government Association
- Dana Smith, Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
- Brian Russell, Residential and Commuter Life Advisory Board
- Kimberly Burtt, Black Student Association (BSA)
- Adena Dannouf, Unity Alliance
- Rachel Hood, Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Crystal Prince, College of Education and Human Services
- Sarah Kidd, International Student Buddy Program
- Member of Secular Student Alliance*
- Volunteer and Service Learning*
*Members currently pending from these areas
Institutional Statements Regarding Diversity
- Institutional Commitment to Diversity
- Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy
- Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement
Departments & Programs
- Multicultural & International Student Services
- Women & Gender Studies
- Men's Wellness Page
- Call Me Mister Program
- Office of Disability Services
- Office of Volunteer & Service Learning
Resources
- Campus Ministers (pdf)
- Accessibility Checklist for University Events (pdf)
- Black History Resources
- MLK Symposium 2009
- MLK Symposium 2008
- Women's Studies
- Women's History Month
Student Organizations