Co-Chairs:
Tom Bourdon, Director, LGBT Center
Jane Etish-Andrews, Director, International Center

The Social Justice Leadership Initiative, spearheaded by the Division of Student Affairs, seeks to integrate traditional leadership concepts and trainings with principles of social justice. 

Social Justice Leadership Training will teach students to define and analyze power, privilege, and oppression operating at various individual, institutional, and cultural levels.  Students will learn how to examine their individual and organizational practices and policies through this lens, and how to address issues of racism, homophobia, sexism, classism, and other social inequalities in their organizations.  Emphasis will be placed on achieving group goals through an equitable, participatory, and inclusive process.  By working in conjunction with programs and departments across the university, the Social Justice Leadership Initiative will enhance the university's mission to foster leadership and active citizenship.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, October 15, 2010, 12:00-2:00 PM, Crane Room, Paige Hall

Talk & Discussion - Fire in the Heart:  How White Activists Embrace Social Justice

     Mark Warren, Author and Associate Professor from the Harvard University Graduate School of

     Education, will speak about his latest book.  This program is co-sponsored with Jonathan M. Tisch College

     of Citizenship and Public Service.

Sunday, October 24, 2010, 2:00-6:00 PM & Friday, November 5, 2010, 12:00-4:00 PM

Student Workshop - Social Justice 101

So what is social justice anyway?  In this interactive workshop, we'll explore some key concepts which underlie social justice leadership.  We'll discuss how our identities affect our perspectives and experiences, how the dynamics of privilege and oppression play out on campus and in society, how to collaborate across differences, and how to create more inclusive and just organizations and communities.  Come see what the new buzz is about!  RSVP to Joe Golia.

Recommended Reading:

Promoting Diversity and Social Justice:  Educating People from Privileged Groups by Diane Goodman

Whistling Vivaldi and Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us by Claude Steele

Fire in the Heart:  How White Activists Embrace Social Justice by Mark Warren

Colorblind:  The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity by Tim Wise

Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice edited by Maurianne Adams, Lee Anne Bell, and Pat Griffin