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Curricular and Co-Curricular Transformation

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Indicators/ Milestones/ Evidence	Status
Are diversity-related courses or outcomes explicitly included within: The Campus’ General Education requirements? Major requirements? Suggested Evidence: Relevant extracts of General Education and Major requirements http://www.iupui.edu/~fcouncil/documents/new_PULs_1-06.htm	YES
Have you assessed the degree to which faculty incorporate diverse perspectives into their class discussions and assignments? Suggested evidence: Findings from such assessments	YES
Is there a center or support unit that assists faculty in infusing diversity, multiculturalism and related aspects into their teaching and learning practices? If yes, is the center or unit well utilized? Suggested evidence: Relevant office/unit descriptions, goals and objectives; program listings and participation statistics) Within the Office for Professional Development, the Center for Teaching and Learning demonstrate evidence for assisting faculty with infusing diversity: (www.opd.iupui.edu) Center for Teaching and Learning: Multicultural Teaching and Learning Institute Diversity and Learning Website: one stop online multicultural education resource for faculty www.opd.iupui.edu/diversity 2007 EC Moore Symposium: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/symposium/index.htm CoP on Understanding Society and Culture	YES
Are faculty and staff rewarded for contributing toward the attainment of diversity and equity goals and objectives? Suggested evidence: Descriptions of awards, rewards and incentives and/or examples of their application Taylor Award (www.life.iupui.edu/culture/taylor_awards.asp)	YES
Is there a sufficient number of multicultural student groups to meet the interests of your student population? Suggested evidence: Listing of interest groups and their scope of membership --- Student Organization Listings: http://www.life.iupui.edu/groups/alllist.asp	YES
Does the campus have a student programming board in a student activities office? If yes, does the board bring in diverse speakers and performers throughout the year? Suggested Evidence Student Activities Programming Board: http://www.life.iupui.edu/groups/sapb.asp Programs: http://www.iupui.edu/~eventsin/cal/?rssid=301265-40 http://www.life.iupui.edu/contact/docs/Janurary_2006_Vol1_Issue%202.pdf http://www.life.iupui.edu/culture/docs/spring2006.pdf	YES
Are there programs or services to encourage undergraduate students from underrepresented populations to pursue graduate education? Suggested Evidence McNair Scholars Program http://www.mcnair.iupui.edu/ Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program http://www.urop.iupui.edu/ Diversity Scholars Research Program http://www.iupui.edu/%7Escentral/DSRPFresh.shtml Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Institute http://www.muri.iupui.edu/	YES
Are opportunities available for students and faculty to pursue cultural immersion either within or outside the United States? If so, do you track student and faculty participation? Suggested Evidence Funding for faculty exchanges: http://www.iupui.edu/~oia/FI/index.html Study Abroad Opportunities: http://www.iupui.edu/~oia/SA/studyabroad.html Internationalizing Curriculum: http://www.iupui.edu/~oia/IC/index.html	YES
Locally added questions

Stengths:

Through the principles of Undergraduate learning, IUPUI has committed itself to helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed for cultural and ethical awareness and competence. Across campus, there are several units that serve as resource centers to assist faculty in infusing diversity-related topics and issues throughout the curriculum. Recently, the Center for Teaching and Learning has reported an increase in faculty members participating in its Multicultural Teaching and Learning Institute. Moreover, in their strategic plan, the Division of Student Life and Diversity has identified strategies for increasing student involvement in diversity-related, co-curricular organizations and activities.

Weaknesses:

There are numerous programs and institutes to assist faculty with curricular and co-curricular course design; however, a limited number of faculty make use of these resources. Moreover, the reward structure for infusing diversity-related material into the curriculum and co-curriculum is not integrated into the promotion and tenure processes. Similarly, there are a variety of co-curricular programs for students, but many students do not take advantage of them. This includes programs that allow students to pursue cultural immersion inside and outside the United States.