NDSU Equity, Diversity, and Global Outreach. Presenter Biography Vice President, Equity, Diversity...

NDSUEquity, Diversity, and Global Outreach

Presenter BiographyVice President, Equity, Diversity & Global Outreach

Executive Director Chief Diversity Officer, NDSU 2007-2008

Associate Director, Equal Opportunity & Diversity Office, Iowa State University for 10 years

Originally from Sioux City, IA. B.S. from ISU, J.D. from University of

Iowa College of Law

Presenter BiographyAssociate Vice President, Equity, Diversity & Global Outreach

Director , International Programs, NDSU 2001-2008

Associate Director , International Programs, NDSU 1996-2001

Originally from Albert Lea, Minnesota.

B.A. from Wartburg College, M.A. from American University

Ph.D. from North Dakota State University

Equity, Diversity & Global OutreachThe division is also charged with working to elevate the university's current international initiatives and programs and develop new ones, enhance the university's global recognition and strengthen the university's activities and policies on international research and education.

Vice President for Equity, Diversity, & Global

Outreach

Equal Opportunity Specialist

Equity and Diversity Center Outreach

Coordinator

Associate Vice President

International Programs

Director

International Programs

Assistant Vice President/Director

Multicultural Programs

Assistant Director Muliticutural Programs

FORWARD Faculty Recruitment Coordinator

Coordinator/TCC Partnerships

Assistant to the Vice President

Administrative Secretary

Equity & Diversity Center…

NDSU

…is committed to facilitating an inclusive environment where individuals of diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations are respected. We celebrate our shared human experiences while affirming and enriching the dignity of diversity.

We offer:• safe and inviting gathering space • resources• educational and social activities• leadership development

It is our mission to advocate for social justice among traditionally under-represented groups while establishing a sense of community on campus and in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Kara Gravley-StackOutreach Coordinator

Multicultural ProgramsBelieves in assisting the NDSU community in creating a culturally diverse and sensitive campus by providing student-centered support programs, cultural events, and tools for personal growth experiences.

http://www.ndsu.edu/multicultural/ Malika Carter

Assistant Director

Jaclynn Davis Wallette

Assistant VP & Director

NDSU Tribal Partnerships• Developing and strengthening Tribal Partnerships

continued at each of the tribal colleges

• Growing understanding of Native culture on campus: New Dakota Language Program, Speakers series, Visits of NDSU staff to reservation/tribal college administrators visits to NDSU

• Increased interaction with Extension offices and the reservations

NDSU

International ProgramsIn accordance with the mission of NDSU, the OIP promotes the advancement of international understanding and international education. Through committed service to students, faculty, staff and the community, the OIP facilitates the continued growth of the university as an engaged member of our global society.

http://www.ndsu.edu/international

Kerri SpieringAssociate VP

Lisa HauckDirector

Globalization at North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University

Has Global Partnerships in 35 countries around the world

Global Outreach Regions

Kerri Spiering• Canada• Latin America• Africa• Europe• Central Asia• Australia• Korea (with Lisa)• Caribbean• Middle East (with

Sudhir)

Lisa Hauck• China• Taiwan• Vietnam• Japan• Hong Kong• Korea (with Kerri)

Sudhir Mehta• India• Indonesia• Thailand• Sri Lanka• Malaysia• Nepal• Bangladesh• Philippines• Middle East (with

Kerri)

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Fulbright Program

• Traditional Fulbright Program: www.cies.org

• Distinguished Chairs Program, http://www.cies.org/Chairs/

• Specialist Program: http://www.cies.org/specialists/

Traditional Fulbright Program

• Lecturing, Research, Lecturing/Research• Competition is open, www.cies.org• Deadline is August 1• Package includes stipend, in-country living

allowance, travel for grantee• Stipends and benefits vary by country

IREX

• Individual Advanced Research Opportunities

• Short-term Travel Grants Program

• U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program

Individual Advanced Research Opportunities

• Provides students, scholars, and professionals with support to perform policy relevant field research

• Visa assistance, intl roundtrip transportation, monthly housing allowance, and living expenses

• Can do research in up to 3 countries for 9 months• Application deadline is November 17, 2010• http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/programs/

uss_iaro.asp

Short-term Travel Grants Program• Supports postdoctoral fellows and professionals• Conduct research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia on issues

relevant to the U.S. government• Research conducted in up to 2 countries for 8 weeks• Visa assistance, intl roundtrip transportation, housing

allowance, living expenses • http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/programs/

uss_stg.asp

U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program

• Provides U.S. Scholars with the opportunity to serve as researchers in residence at U.S. Embassies in Eurasia

• 1-2 months• Research area is determined by Embassy• Visa Assistance, intl roundtrip transportation,

housing, and monthly living stipend• http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/

programs/uss_eps.asp

USAID

• Farmer to Farmer Program– http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/agriculture/farmer_to_farmer.htm

USDA

• Foreign Agricultural Service Programs - http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/rsed/res-scient-exchanges.asp

NDSU’S GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

NDSU University Partnership Opportunitiesin Agriculture

• Australia• Brazil• Chile• China• France• Kazakhstan• Mexico

• New Zealand• Nigeria• Rwanda• South Africa• Turkey• Uganda

Henan University of Technology VisitOctober 2009

Delegation from University of Nigeria, Nsukka October 2009

Hosting Opportunities• Kazakhstan’s Bolashak Science Intern Program

• Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, http://www.cies.org/vs_scholars/vs_awards/

• Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program, http://www.cies.org/sir/

• Occasional Lecture Fund, http://www.cies.org/olf/

• Scholar Rescue Fund, www.scholarrescuefund.org

USDA

• Cochran Fellowship Program • Borlaug Fellowship Program• Faculty Exchange Program • Visiting Scientists Program • Scientific Cooperation Exchange Program• http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/rsed/res-scient-exchanges.asp

Reminder About Harassment

NDSU prohibits harassmentbased on

age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, sex, sexual orientation, status as a U.S. veteran, race, religion.

Responsibility and Response toHarassment and Discrimination Concerns Take any report of harassment or discrimination

seriously Make referral offer support Encourage reporting

o Informal (including the bias reporting system)o Formal

Confidentiality

Bias Reporting System

http://www.ndsu.edu/biasreport

Thank you all for your continued support of

NDSU

Questions or Concerns?Please Contact:205 Old MainDivision of Equity, Diversity, and Global Outreach701-231-7708http://www.ndsu.edu/equal_opportunity/