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Diversity at CWU:  Resources for Faculty and Staff

Online Resources

Diversity in the College Classroom
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Teaching and Learning, 1998
This handbook covers a variety of topics including academic culture, teaching and learning styles and specific chapters on a variety of diverse groups (e.g., Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans, students with learning disabilities, lesbian/gay/bisexual students, non-traditional students and international students). There is also a chapter on gender in the classroom.

Teaching a Diverse Student Body, Practical Strategies for Enhancing Our Students' Learning
University of Virginia, Teaching Resource Center, 1994
This faculty handbook was developed for faculty and teaching assistants at the University of Virginia. The chapters on international students and students with disabilities may be of special interest.

Creating Inclusive College Classrooms
University of Michigan, Center for Research on Teaching and Learning, n.d.
The authors discuss five aspects of teaching that contribute to an inclusive classroom.

Perceptions of Faculty Behavior by Students of Color
University of Michigan, Center for Research on Teaching and Learning, 1997
Students of color report feelings of exclusion and distance during focus groups conducted at the University of Michigan. This article explores what faculty can learn from these students' perceptions.

Your suggestions for additional readings are encouraged. Please include a brief description. You may send them to oeo@cwu.edu.

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