Happy Summer! In case you were wondering about the weather in Danville, it has been hot, humid, and rainy. I know that might be hard to believe with most of our shining stars across the globe, but it's true.
Updates
Recap
We launched our first ever Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week during May. We hosted Talking Circles, heard from our New Horizon Scholars about their capstone projects, and held an Intercultural Award Ceremony. We honored our graduating seniors, awarded two Kitchen Table Awards to the RISE (Refugees Immigrants Speaking up for Equality) Executives and the International Student Services Interns for their service to the Centre Community this year, and heard from Jessica Chisley about finding our way. To wrap up the week, we asked yall to write what diversity and inclusion means to you on a Cowan banner, proudly displayed for all to see. We also compiled a little "Year in Review" video, including events sponsored by our partners across campus that focus on diversity and inclusion. For LGBTQIA+ Pride Month this past June, we hosted a campus and community Pride Potluck in the Intercultural Suite. See pictures below!
Quick Takes
We will be a little bit of everywhere during Orientation this year. We're training our Resident Assistants and Orientation Leaders, providing sessions for first years during Orientation, tabling at Expo, and, of course, welcoming folx to the Intercultural Suite. Come see us and say hi!
In Fall 2019, the Greek Life Office will be assisting Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in offering membership to eligible Centre College students. For more information, please contact Scotty Rainwater at scotty.rainwater@centre.edu and be sure to check out their table at EXPO on Thursday, September 5th.
The Whitney M. Young Scholars is a program of the Lincoln Foundation empowering disadvantaged youth to overcome adversity through education. Centre College was a location for one of the program's Summer Institutes from June 30th-July 12th, hosting 28 students from Louisville on campus. Students attended classes on college-readiness, dance, science, math, and technology. They also went on field trips to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, a Lexington Legends baseball game, and a performance at Danville's own Pioneer Playhouse. The students learned a step routine choreographed by Centre senior, Jojo Marcellon and will perform the dance at the awards banquet on Friday July 12th. J.H. Atkins was the Coordinator for the program on Centre's campus and was assisted by Amanda DeWitt.
TIX Corner
- Title IX Office has two interns this summer. Emily Shields and Katie Freeman are both rising seniors and have been working in the office since May.
- The interns are working on updating the Title IX website with more resources for survivors and flowcharts designed to better explain the reporting process. Website updates are happening in collaboration with ITS and Communications.
- New graphics created in partnership with Centre Counseling and the Department of Public Safety will be rolled out early in the fall semester. These graphics will continue to educate the student body about what these departments do on campus.
- Also in progress are simpler versions of the Sexual Misconduct policy and information about the rights of parties involved in Title IX processes. These will help those individuals better navigate the system and clearly understand their options.
- New campus prevention programming is being developed for RAs, Orientation Leaders, and the Compass Program students. These programs will offer resources and information to our student leaders, helping them make a difference on campus.
- For more information on programming or to request a workshop for your organization, contact Sarah Cramer at sarah.cramer@centre.edu.
HERConnect
Stronger Together
OUR PURPOSE: The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a national, nonprofit coalition of institutions working to advance equity and excellence in the higher education workforce. We believe an inclusive higher education workforce depends on systemic change best achieved through institutional collaboration, the development of innovative tools that can be shared and leveraged, and an engaged network of individuals committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
MEMBERSHIP: Nationally, HERC serves over 700 higher education institutions, hospitals, labs, and affiliated employers united by a shared commitment to cultivating a talented workforce as diverse as the people we serve. Centre College started the newest national chapter of HERC in 2017, known as the Greater Kentucky HERC, becoming the host institution that supports members in the state of Kentucky and the southern portion of Indiana. Meredith Bruner was named the Greater Kentucky HERC Regional Director in January of 2018 and currently supports 29 member institutions in the region. In addition to increased visibility for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we (and other HERC members) receive cutting-edge recruitment and training resources to support our human resources, faculty affairs and diversity offices.
VISION: To promote equity and excellence in higher education recruitment worldwide.
MISSION: HERC advances the ability of member institutions to recruit and retain the most diverse and talented workforce and to assist dual-career couples.
Do more with HERC
Harnessing our collective power, we reduce the costs of national recruitment advertising, outreach, and training while fostering regional collaboration between institutions and addressing local recruitment and retention challenges.
WHAT WE CAN DO WITH HERC
- Reach talented and diverse candidates for our open positions!
- Advance inclusivity in our workplace!
- Engage with a community of practice!
- Access and Utilize the dual career couple resources!
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HERC MEMBERSHIP
Create a HERConnect account to access regional and global professional networks, explore original webinars and toolkits, and share best practices among HERC’s member institutions.
For additional information, please contact Meredith Bruner, Greater Kentucky HERC Regional Director, at meredith.bruner@centre.edu or 859.238.5466.
Family Friendship Program
Centre College has the honor of hosting approximately 34 international first year and exchange students for the 2019-2020 academic year. We would like to invite any of our Centre and Danville “families” interested in becoming a host for one or more of these incoming students. Please note that “families” can be any type of family. We only ask that you live close enough to Centre to physically meet with your student(s), and that you approach this relationship with an open mind and heart. If you would like more information and/or to be matched with one or more of our international students, please complete this survey and/or contact Jessica Leonard, Assistant Director of Center for Global Citizenship/International Student Services, at jessica.leonard@centre.edu.
International Student Orientation (August 21 – August 27)
Centre College will welcome international first year and exchange students from the following places: Armenia, Bhutan, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, South Korea, UK, Vietnam. We hope you will join us for a few social events planned during this year’s ISO:
- Movie/Game Night – Sunday, 8/25
- Bowling Night – Monday, 8/26
- Campfire Social – Tuesday, 8/27
Exact times are TBD, so please contact Jessica Leonard, Assistant Director for Center for Global Citizenship/International Student Services at jessica.leonard@centre.edu for more details.
Calendar
August 9, 3:00p-5:00p, Soul of Second Street History Conference, St. James AME Church, sponsored by Danville Boyle County African American Historical Society.
August 10, 3:00p-10:00p, Soul of Second Street Music Festival, Constitution Square Historic Site, sponsored by Danville Boyle County African American Historical Society.
August 29, 9:00a-10:30a & 2:00p-4:00p, Intercultural Suite Open House for Orientation. Stop by the Suite to talk with staff, check out the space and available resources, and take home some goodies.
This calendar is meant to capture events on campus addressing issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity. It is not an exhaustive list. If you have events in upcoming months that you would like to see featured, please email them to Jo Teut at jo.teut@centre.edu prior to the 25th of each month.