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03 Departmental Overview Mission & Vision 2017-2018 

05Overview and Outcomes: Programming Unit Summary

11Overview and Outcomes: Workshop Overview

17Initiative : Crossing the Cistern

Our Mission

Our Vision

The Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) iscommitted to supporting the College of Charleston increating and sustaining a vibrant learning, workingand living campus community.

OID works independently and collaboratively to createprograms, workshops, and initiatives designed toimprove or enhance the cultural competency andfluency of the College’s students, faculty and staff.

Our vision is to transform our campuscommunity into an inclusive living, learningand working environment where students,faculty and staff are affirmed regardless oftheir ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion,ability or place of origin.

small office. BIG impact.

5-8Diversity Programs Overview

9-12Workshops Overview

Dr. Renard Harris Associate Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer

Dr. Kendall Deas Director of Diversity Education & Training

Kimberly Gailliard Program Corrdinator

Niki Patel Program Assistant

Shamone White Administrative Assistant

Averyona Gainey Marketing Assistant

2017-2018 OID Staff

13-16Crossing the Cistern Data Overview

Programming Unit Summary  Fall 2017  SPECTRA ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Student Welcome 

BUILDING BRIDGES: COMING TOGETHER FOR ACOLLECTIVE IMPACT

THE COLLEGE CARES: LGBTQ QUILT PROJECT

EDUCATORS  & ADVOCATES LUNCHEON:SUPPORTING K-12 TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

OID, Greek Life, Student Life, CASAS, GSEC, andHigdon Student Leadership Center collaborated tocreate panels to be added to the quilt which werehung in the rotunda of the Addlestone Library.

LGBTQ FILM SCREENING: BECOMING JOHANNA  &DIRECTOR'S TALK

OID'S 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY DROP-IN

THE COLLEGE CARES: LUNCH AND LEARN WITHSAVE MORE KIDS

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OID, MSPS, and Charleston based NGO Save MoreKids, which focuses their humanitarian aid efforts inLiberia, worked together to make an impact ondiversity at CofC. 

OID, SafeZone and award-winning filmmakerJonathan Skurnik discussed ways academicinstitutions can better support transgenderstudents on their campuses.

OID and SafeZone hosted a film screening of thedocumentary Becoming Johanna. A post-filmdiscussion with director Jonathan Skurnik and thefilm's star Johanna Clearwater were followed.

This discussion targeted students who wanted moreinformation on impacting kids in another country inthe areas of public health, medicine, business,education, law and policy.

The event was opened to the campus community toinvite everyone to preview OID's plans for Spring 2018.

Programming Unit Summary  Spring 2018

THE COLLEGE CARES

ADDRESSING RACE THROUGH A LOVING LENSE

REV. SHARON WASHINGTON RISHER

 VISION FOR A BETTER CAMPUS COMMUNITY

OID, MSPS, and Civic Engagement co-hosted  aninterfaith brunch and workshop. This event featuredprominent leaders from local faith-based organizations and was designed to equip andempower the community to address race through aloving lens.

 BAKARI SELLER: A VISION FOR A BETTER COFC 

THE ROLE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN VETERANDURING WWII

DISABILITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

OID, MSPS, Civic Engagement, JSU/Hillel andReligious Life Council hosted Ms. Rev. Sharon  Washington Risher. Her address was part of theCollege of Charleston's celebration of Black History.

South Carolina State Representative Bakari Sellersshared the secrets of his success with our campuscommunity. Targeted toward CofC students, it waspart of OID's ongoing efforts to engage the campusin working towards a better campus community.

Through an oral history project, CofC AdjunctProfessor Michael Owens and CofC AssistantProfessor of African American Studies Dr. AnthonyGreen, explored the governmental experimentationon black bodies during WWII through Mr. Owensbook "Burned."

OID and REACH challenged the campus communityto think more broadly about individuals withdisabilities through a week-long campaign entitled"Change your Thoughts, Change your Words, Changeyour Actions."

NOTED INITIATIVES:

Workshop Unit Summary Fall 2017

Micro-aggressions and Race This first workshop of the academic year addressed how subtle and unintentional comments centered upon racecan impact individuals of color in a host of settings.

Micro-aggressions and Gender This second workshop of the academic year addressed how sometimes subtle and unintentional commentsbased upon gender can impact individuals in society.

Racism in the LGBTQ Community This workshop examined how the issue of race can come to the forefront in terms of how individuals mayinteract with each other in the LGBTQ Community. 

Micro-aggressions and Sexuality This workshop focused upon how subtle and unintentional comments based upon sexuality can impactindividuals within the LGBTQ Community.

Opportunity, Advantage, & Spared Injustice This workshop explores the concept of "white privilege" and how individuals from the predominant culturebenefit from it and are spared societal indignities.

Opportunity, Advantage, & Unjust Enrichment This workshop centers discussion upon the concept of "white privilege" and how those from the predominantculture receive unjust benefits from it.

Gender and the Structural Marginalization of Women This fall workshop facilitated a critical group discussion on how social structures can potentially marginalizewomen in society and limit their potential and opportunities.

Gender-Biased Stereotypes This fall workshop generated group discussions around the issue of stereotyping based upon gender and itspotentially harmful effects upon those on the receiving end of them.

Workshop Unit Summary Spring 2018

Micro-aggressions and Race This workshop addressed how sometimes subtle and unintentional comments centered upon race cam impactindividuals of color in a host  of settings.

Micro-aggression and the LGBTQ Community This workshop addressed how subtle and unintentional comments based on sexuality can impact individuals ofthe LGBTQ Community.

Spared Injustice This was a substantive discussion concerning how those from the mainstream culture are spared certainindignities due to privilege based upon race.

Religious Diversity This workshop was center around discussions concerning how to promote religious tolerance and coexistence ineducational settings. 

Race and Structural Marginalization This was a critical discussion on how societal structures can potentially marginalize members ofdisenfranchised minority groups.

Race-Based Stereotyping This session encouraged group discussions around the issue of stereotyping based upon race and its harmfuleffects upon those on the receiving end of them.

Race and Educational Advancement This fall workshop facilitated a critical group discussion on how social structures can potentially marginalizewomen in society and limit their potential and opportunities.

Gender and Structural Marginalization This workshop facilitated a critical group discussion on how social structures can potentially marginalize womenin society and limit their potential opportunities.

Micro-aggressions and Disabilities This workshop was a partnership with REACH for a critical discussion on how subtle and unintentionalcomments related to disabilities can impact individuals in a host of settings.

Crossing the Cistern

Student Feedback of CTC"Volunteering made me realize how much of an impact you can have on a person's life."

"It was real cool to see the community come together over a basketball game -regards to homecoming!"

"Now that I am here with CTC I actually have that motivation to keep going and to get that 3.0!" 

"Looking back at where I was compared to where I am now... I am very happy with the results. My GPA hasincreased, I am much more confident in my abilities, and I am much more involved with the campus."

"The biggest opportunity that CTC has given me is through my internship. I was able to shadow in the laband learn how to handle complicated machines, proper lab procedures, and work with different chemicalsolution."

"My internship experience through CTC allowed me to obtain a summer paid internship in the field of myinterest. I will be able to conduct research and have a published paper at the end."

"Without CTC, I would not have the opportunity to have this internship or be this confident in myself and ithas made me into a better person. So thank you CTC!"

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"CSL has helped me develop skills and study habits that allow me to be successful in my tough course." 

 "CTC gave me the opportunity to get an internship which ultimately led to my current part time job."