http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/ Diversity Resources for UGA Students, Faculty, & Staff en sherda@uga.edu Copyright 2009 2009-08-13T14:27:43+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/img/oid_rss_logo.jpg http://uga.edu/diversity/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/naacp/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/naacp/#When:14:27:43Z The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Ethnicity & Culture, U.S. Government Civil Rights Agencies 2009-08-13T14:27:43+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/center_for_latin_american_and_caribbean_studies1/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/center_for_latin_american_and_caribbean_studies1/#When:13:45:25Z Welcome to The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI) at The University of Georgia! LACSI brings Latin American and Caribbean culture to the UGA campus by sponsoring educational activities, artistic performances, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public service projects, in coordination with Latin Americanists from UGA, other Universities, the community at large, and abroad. Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students, Faculty/Staff, Ethnicity & Culture 2009-08-13T13:45:25+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/ovpr/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/ovpr/#When:14:56:09Z The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) supports and promotes UGA research and scholarly activity through improving the day-to-day work environment of researchers, building new directions in research, ensuring responsible research practices, and communicating the value of research within and beyond the university. Students, Research Opportunities 2009-03-31T14:56:09+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/pslsamp/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/pslsamp/#When:14:54:28Z The Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PSLSAMP) is a collaborative effort sustained by a coalition of five colleges and universities in Georgia to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minority students statewide who complete undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Students, Research Opportunities 2009-03-31T14:54:28+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/red/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/red/#When:14:52:58Z RED is a collective of diversity scholars and graduate students at the University of Georgia who are invested in and focused upon promoting equity, inclusion, social justice, and excellence. Our scholarship and professional work seeks to identify and understand the unique realities and strengths of groups that have been historically and socially marginalized in order to improve their opportunities for personal and professional growth, learning, effectiveness, and well being. Through our research and engaged scholarship we also hope to positively impact the institutions and communities in which we work and live. Students, Research Opportunities 2009-03-31T14:52:58+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/curo/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/curo/#When:14:49:05Z As part of the University of Georgia Honors Program, the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities promotes opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in research with premier research faculty. CURO operates on the premise that it is possible for undergraduate students and faculty members to cooperatively engage in the creation of knowledge. Research faculty members who participate in the CURO program consider students partners in a learning community, and many students find that they develop mentoring relationships focused on conducting research. Students, Research Opportunities 2009-03-31T14:49:05+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/scholarship_announcements/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/scholarship_announcements/#When:18:45:38Z UGA Undergraduate Admissions selects the recipients of the UGA Scholarships awarded to first-year students (Freshmen) during the Admissions Application review process. Undergraduate Admissions notifies the students to whom they award these scholarships. Students, Financial Assistance 2009-03-04T18:45:38+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/office_of_student_financial_aid/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/office_of_student_financial_aid/#When:18:44:27Z Grants, Federal Work-Study, loans, and a limited number of scholarships are available through this office to help defray educational expenses at the University of Georgia. OSFA should be your first stop if you are looking for information on aid eligibility, the HOPE Scholarship, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students, Financial Assistance 2009-03-04T18:44:27+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/tuition_assistance/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/tuition_assistance/#When:18:35:22Z The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), a supplemental educational assistance program for University System of Georgia employees, replaces the former program, Tuition Remission and Reimbursement Program (TRR), effective November 1, 2004. Faculty/Staff 2009-03-04T18:35:22+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/u.s._equal_employment_opportunity_commission1/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/u.s._equal_employment_opportunity_commission1/#When:13:51:34Z EEOC has five commissioners and a General Counsel appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Commissioners are appointed for five-year, staggered terms. The term of the General Counsel is four years. The President designates a Chair and a Vice Chair. The Chair is the chief executive officer of the Commission. The five-member Commission makes equal employment opportunity policy and approves most litigation. The General Counsel is responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). U.S. Government Civil Rights Agencies 2009-03-04T13:51:34+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/office_for_violence_prevention/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/office_for_violence_prevention/#When:21:32:29Z The Office for Violence Prevention (OVP) seeks to engage and empower community members to actively participate in creating a campus community that is free from sexual and relationship violence. Campus Life, Students 2009-03-03T21:32:29+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/international_student_life/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/international_student_life/#When:21:31:34Z ISL is one unit with the Department of Intercultural Affairs at UGA, and our mission statement is "to provide an environment that appreciates our interdependent global society.  It will do so by creating a welcoming space that provides opportunities for the interaction of students from the USA and other nations. Working together with students, ISL staff will provide services for, awareness of, and education about the worldwide social and cultural issues facing UGA students." Campus Life, Students, Ethnicity & Culture 2009-03-03T21:31:34+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/recreational_sports/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/recreational_sports/#When:21:29:49Z The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is "To lead and engage the diverse University community in learning and adopting healthy, lifetime behaviors by providing quality programs, facilities, equipment, and services through participatory recreational experiences." Campus Life, Students, Faculty/Staff 2009-03-03T21:29:49+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/center_for_student_organizations/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/center_for_student_organizations/#When:21:28:46Z In addition to the wide range of programs and activities here at UGA, the Center for Student Organizations registers over 525 Student Organizations annually. These organizations cover a broad range of interests that include: Sport Clubs, International and Multicultural Organizations, Religious Organizations, Academic Honorary Organizations, Greek Life Organizations and Special Interest Clubs. Campus Life, Students 2009-03-03T21:28:46+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/disability_resource_center/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/disability_resource_center/#When:21:27:00Z The Disability Resource Center assists the University in fulfilling its commitment to educate and serve students with disabilities who qualify for admission. The Disability Resource Center coordinates and provides a variety of academic and support services to students. Our mission is to promote equal educational opportunities and a welcoming academic, physical, and social environment for students with disabilities at The University of Georgia. Campus Life, Centers, Institutes & Programs, Students 2009-03-03T21:27:00+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/athens_pride/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/athens_pride/#When:21:26:30Z Athens Pride is a coalition of LGBT and allied organizations in the Athens area, which have come together to celebrate and communicate our LGBT life in the Classic City. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:26:30+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/uga_non-discrimination_and_anti-harassment_policy/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/uga_non-discrimination_and_anti-harassment_policy/#When:21:24:23Z The University of Georgia (“the University”) is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents’ policy, and University policy, the University prohibits any member of the faculty, staff, administration, student body, or visitors to campus, whether they be guests, patrons, independent contractors, or clients, from harassing and/or discriminating against any other member of the University community because of that person’s race, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disabled status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Incidents of harassment and discrimination will be met with appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. General Resources, Students, Faculty/Staff, Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:24:23+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/northeast_georgians_against_discrimination/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/northeast_georgians_against_discrimination/#When:21:23:41Z NEGAD is a group of straight and gay members of the Athens community working together to protect individuals and families from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.  They seek economic and legal equality for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender citizens through education and advocacy. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:23:41+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/uga_safe_space_program/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/uga_safe_space_program/#When:21:23:34Z UGA Safe Space is a campus-wide initiative offering a visible message of inclusion, acceptance, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the University community.  The program offers participants a 3.5 hour orientation to raise awareness and knowledge of LGBT issues and to suggest ways to serve as an ally to LGBT individuals. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:23:34+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/lambda_alliance/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/lambda_alliance/#When:21:20:55Z Lambda Alliance was established in 1992 as the Athens Gay and Lesbian Association to meet the needs of the LGBTQA community. Lambda Alliance's mission is to strengthen the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) community at the University of Georgia. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:20:55+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/globes/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/globes/#When:21:19:47Z GLOBES is a diverse organization of faculty, staff, and administrators, whose mission is to advocate for, develop, and nurture UGA’s LGBTQ communities. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:19:47+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/aclu_lesbian_and_gay_rights/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/aclu_lesbian_and_gay_rights/#When:21:18:37Z The LGBT Project fights discrimination and moves public opinion on LGBT rights through the courts, legislatures and public education across the five issue of Relationships, Schools & Youth, Parenting, Transgender, and Discrimination. Sexual Orientation 2009-03-03T21:18:37+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/bahai_association_of_uga/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/bahai_association_of_uga/#When:21:17:05Z Spiritual 2009-03-03T21:17:05+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/first_african_methodist_episcopal_church/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/first_african_methodist_episcopal_church/#When:21:16:01Z Spiritual 2009-03-03T21:16:01+00:00 http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/hillel/ http://uga.edu/diversity/resources/hillel/#When:21:15:07Z Each year, roughly 2000 Jewish students arrive at the University of Georgia ready to grow, explore, and set the pattern for their adult lives.  Hillel's challenge is to maximize the number of Jews "doing Jewish" by providing engaging and meaningful Jewish experiences for college students during these identity-forming years.  Responsible for inspiring this generation of Jewish college students, Hillel is a launch pad for Jewish activity, catering to the diverse interests of students on campus.  It is known for its outstanding social, cultural and community service programs. Spiritual 2009-03-03T21:15:07+00:00