Moreover, the relationship of race to power is also a central analytical theme. The major political events, social shifts, and intellectual trends that profoundly altered European society in this extended period provide the backdrop against which the changing lives of Jewish and Christian Europeans are studied. We are committed to pursuing shared standards of excellence. Previously HI 0146. We will focus on the artworks themselves and, when possible, the artist's dialogue. D. University Faculty, 1947. This course is an introduction to art and architecture of Africa, the Caribbean islands, and Central America, South America, and North America. We will investigate the many ways in which Islam, as both a religion and idea, has appeared on the American horizon and in the American imagination. Previously MU 0112. ENGL 1300Literature by Women: Vision and Revision3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, ENAM American Literature, ENBR British Literature, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused. Dr. Sawyer has over 20 years of higher educational experience in "university-community partnerships and diversity and inclusion programs," according to the University's press release. Much attention will be paid to those voices often left out of the master narrative of American religion for reason of race, gender, ethnicity, class, or even peculiarity. We aspire to be an inclusive, welcoming community that is representative of an ever-changing and diverse global populace. Apply to Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Faculty, Academic Advisor and more! The course reviews applications of theoretical predictions as they relate to important public policy issues such as child and elder care, social security, pay equity, the glass ceiling, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and poverty. By encouraging dialogue, communication, community partnerships, and a culture of understanding, we foster in our students, faculty, and staff the capacity and desire to build a better world through productive citizenship and societal stewardship. This curriculum is designed to provide breadth and depth of understanding, and encourages students to recognize the wide range of perspectives that help to shape relationships among people. Previously AH 0103. Prerequisites: ECON1011, ECON1012; or INST1053. Student Location Diversity 78 out of 100. In these ways, Fairfield University strives for the magis (the more) in a way that defines modern Jesuit Catholic education. Pictured Above: A. Rev. The course traces the history of Islam on the continent from the Atlantic slave trade to the post-9/11 era. Although race can be considered as one of several physical features of an individual, this course will investigate the recent research and literature in the field of Critical Race Theory that critiques this purely biological conception. Previously EC 0235. A detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more can be viewed in the Universitys course catalog. In this course, students engage with different expressions of "global cinema": films intended for international audiences. Afro-Caribbean and African American Religions: Shout, O Children! The scholar and award-winning author will share insights from two of her critically acclaimed books during her Fairfield University lecture. This study of transatlantic, post-1800 literature by women will adopt Virginia Woolf's notion that "books continue each other." The Center for Social Impact connects community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities that address local, national, and global challenges and develop individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world. Through radical hospitality, we welcome and invite all into our learning community. Major world regions and selected countries within them are discussed with respect to the people, and their physical, demographic, cultural, political, and economic characteristics. Some of the questions raised include the following: Is the death penalty a deterrent? We explore essential questions related to difference that all human societies have encountered over time. Students explore how the theoretical ideas of central thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Susan B. Anthony shape the political practices of the people who express themselves in songs, speeches, art, and music. This course surveys the major areas of concern in social psychology, emphasizing current issues and research in the fields of social influence and conformity, human aggression, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, propaganda, and persuasion. B. UMOJA in 1982. We strive to educate through engaging with the broadest possible range of dynamic ideas, perspectives, and identities in an ever-changing world. The PDF will include all pages of the 2022-2023 Course Descriptions A-Z. The capstone course, "Diversity in the Workplace," will provide students with the opportunity to integrate the content and context they have learned into their understanding of modern business and economic decision-making. Subject areas will include blues and its origins, jazz and modernism, the obstacles of race in music, the death of rhythm and blues, rock's evolution in the 1950s, rap and hip hop culture, and issues in both postmodernism and perverse as seen by many music and art critics. 42 theory hours. RLST 2555Catholic Social Teaching3 Credits, Attributes: CARS Catholic Studies: Religious Studies, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, RSTH Religious Studies Theology Track. 27 Diversity jobs available in Fairfield, CT on Indeed.com. The PDF will include content on the Requirements tab only. 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (203) 254-4000, School of Education and Human Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Faculty, Economics of Race, Class, and Gender in the American Workplace, Three (3) additional, specified courses (please see the. These case studies include international migrants, such as refugees, labor migrants, and undocumented migrants. MUSC 2201Hip-Hop and Its Antecedants3 Credits, Attributes: BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, MUAM American Music, MUHI Music History, UDIV U.S. Diversity, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course. We use an interdisciplinary approach integrating theory and research methods from history, sociology, politics, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Black Studies. SPAN 3253Spanish-American Civilization3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, LCSC LACS Minor: Spanish Culture and Literature, WDIV World Diversity. Thestudents are encouraged to learn and celebrate the wide-variety of cultural, ethnic, and identity diversity present at Fairfield. The PDF will include all pages within the 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog. The minor, developed as part of the work done by Dolan's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force, was designed for students who are passionate about social justice. Fairfield University named Don C. Sawyer III, PhD, the new vice president of diversity, inclusion and belonging on Monday. Previously PH 0265. Fairfield University believes that when people feel valued, respected, and empowered, they work together for the common good. Is it racially biased? The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee invites the Fairfield community to honor activists in our communities and to reflect on the lessons and legacies of Dr. King. The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs seeks to develop and implement programs and services that will increase the engagement of students in activities that promote and foster an inclusive living and learning community. A Juneteenth Message From the President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. A Message from the Provost Christine Siegel, PhD. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and pursuing public response, RJSJ brought together over 100 students, alumni, staff, faculty, and administrators to reflect on the experiences of the past weeks and their hopes and desires for the Fairfield University community. We recognize that viable solutions to enduring problems emerge when people with diverse backgrounds and skills work together with mutual respect, toward common goals. This course will familiarize students with basic and applied social psychological research on stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and minority experience. This course provides an introduction to the study of gender through a feminist lens. The Office of Student Diversity Programs & Multicultural Affairs serves the University community by providing support and activities for students that enhance their overall experience and knowledge in respect to the rich diversity and culture that exists at Fairfield and in our global society. Students will undertake a critical investigation of race and ethnicity within Islam from the classical period to the present. Previously PH 0360. When people feel valued, respected, and empowered, they are more motivated to work together for the common good of all. Dr. Don Sawyer brings deep academic and leadership experience, and a commitment to the transformative power of education to this new role leading Fairfields institutional and cultural growth through diversityand inclusive excellence. Drawing upon readings dealing primarily with American education, we discuss how educational experiences influence important life outcomes including lifetime earnings, health status, and interaction with the criminal justice system. The course traces this tradition's history from Phillis Wheatley's role in defining American poetry and Olaudah Equiano's Interesting Narrative, to the narratives of enslavement by authors such as Harriet Jacobs and Frederick Douglass, to the New Negro Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and contemporary African American fiction and poetry. Previously AY 0199. Join the Fairfield community Wednesday, March 22 to celebrate our ninth annual STAGiving Day!This tradition brings together the Stag community as One Fairfield for One Day to support student scholarships, innovative research, athletics, diversity and inclusion, spirituality, service, and so much more.. Last year, Fairfield students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends set a new . Previously MU 0102. PHIL 2260Social and Political Philosophy3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies. Periods of focus include the Shang, Han, Tang, Song, and Qing dynasties in China; the Jmon, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Edo, and Meiji periods in Japan; and the Three Kingdoms period, Goryeo, and Joseon dynasties in Korea. The Americas will be represented by Pre-Columbian and Native American visual arts. SOCI 2110Race, Cities, and Poverty3 Credits, Attributes: ASSO American Studies: Sociology, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, PACG Public Administration City Government, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, UDIV U.S. Diversity. Murphy Center for Ignatian SpiritualitySpiritual Directors are available to provide spiritual support for students who are seeking companionship and connection via skype/FaceTime/zoom/phone. Previously AH 0165. Diversity Inclusion jobs in Fairfield, CT. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC).The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table. Its stated objectives are to develop the creative intellectual potential of its students and to foster in them ethical and religious values and a sense of social responsibility. ENGL 1050African Diaspora: Literature and Culture3 Credits, Attributes: ASEN American Studies: Literature, ASGW American Studies: Gateway, BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, E_AF English Literature After 1800, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. This course surveys the art and architectural history of China, Korea, and Japan, emphasizing cultural and artistic contact between these cultures. Prerequisite: One 1000-level history course. Fairfield University is committed to providing accommodations to students with disabilities in order to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. There are many dimensions to diversity that go well beyond obvious differences such as race, gender, age, physical ability, and marital status. The goal of the minor is to provide students with the economics and social justice knowledge to work effectively in any organization in pursuit of DEI goals. By encouraging dialogue, communication, community partnerships, and a culture of understanding around diversity, equity and inclusion, the Diversity in Action Podcast was created to foster in each student, faculty, and staff member the capacity and desire to build a better world. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. The week-long celebration is a series of events that seek to engage students, staff, faculty, and our local communities in a dialogue about justice and the recognition of all human dignity. MLK essay contest winner: Building the Beloved CommunityFebruary 28, 2021, A Humanitarian Crisis Within a Space of ExceptionFebruary 26, 2021, 2021 MLK Keynote Address to Fairfield PrepFebruary 23, 2021, Introducing Cristina Beltrn, PhDFebruary 17, 2021, Re-membering by Associate Vice Provost for Scholarly, Creative, and Community Engagement Professor of Politics Jocelyn M. Boryczka, PhDJune 19, 2020, Supporting Educators to Cultivate Conversations Surrounding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Classroom June 1, 2020, Descendants of Families Enslaved at Monticello Speak at Quick CenterFebruary 12, 2020, MLK Celebration at Fairfield UniversityJanuary 17, 2020, The theme of the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is The Challenge of Change: Intersectional Justice and Democracy., Gadioma and Ugwu Win FUSA Election in Landslide VoteFebruary 27, 2020. We actively promote an awareness of and sensitivity toward the full range of differences within and well beyond our community of learners. Course activities include screening of films, discussion of articles that deal with literary theory and analysis of film, and writing short papers. Home - Diversity and Inclusion Our Vision Diversity and inclusion are at the very foundation of the transformational experience at Tufts. As the nation was gripped by widespread unrest over the weekend in response to the killing of yet another unarmed black man by a police officer last week, U.S. Catholic leaders said recent events served as a wake-up call to the racism that continues to plague the country, while encouraging non-violent protests as a means of effective resistance. Taught in Spanish. Participants study the culture, social history, and politics of Spanish-America through select literary readings, articles, documentaries, films, newspapers, and Internet research. We embrace, support and celebrate the unique characteristics of diverse identities and cultures. Vincent Gadioma 22 and Tobenna Ugwu 22 have been elected FUSA president and vice president for 2020-21. Counseling Services Guided Meditation Resources. In 1942, Fairfields founding allowed the Jesuits to serve the often marginalized local Catholic population of Bridgeport, Conn. and the surrounding areas, providing new educational opportunities for many first generation immigrants and returning WWII veterans. Previously EN 0101. We value the academic, social and broader community benefits that arise from a diverse campus and are committed to equity, inclusion and accountability. As such, attention will be paid to generating the problem space and question sets needed to de-naturalize the everyday colonial structures that shape our human condition. Dr. Nemec shares some reflections on the importance of honoring June 19 as an annual University holiday. Languages and Identities: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Spanish in the U.S. Culture, Civilization, and Literature in the Spanish-American Caribbean Region. During this course, students will gain an understanding of the social, ecological, and environmental determinants of health; recognize the roles of public policy and cultural values in maintaining health inequities in the U.S. and globally; and develop the ability to advocate for solutions to public health problems using a social justice approach. The PDF will include content on the Courses tab only. Sort by: relevance - date. The course pays special attention to the ways in which race, class, and sexualities intersect processes of gender relations and social change. The course addresses the ways in which the media, popular culture, work, and schools have been pivotal sites for the creation and maintenance of gender performances, and explores sites of resistance in art and activism. Also will be discussed are issues particular to fiction and film as representational modes: How do fiction and film narrate history and the complex Chinese experience? Fairfield's mission is to produce students whose academic, cultural, and aesthetic acumen equips them to recognize the value of others those both similar to and different from themselves and the importance of community building. A team of science and mathematics faculty members has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to transform the introductory experience for STEM students, with the goal of improving retention and success for all students, especially for students of color and others who have been traditionally excluded from these disciplines. This course surveys the history of Europe and the Atlantic world and their encounters with East Asia from the 1400s to the 1800s. ANTH 2025Philosophy and Economic Anthropology3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PMMP Philosophy Major: Major Philosopher. Previously EN 0130. Following a roughly chronological progression spanning over three millennia, the course emphasizes contact between Asian civilizations, including South, Southeast, Central, and East Asia, as well as artistic exchanges between Asia and the West. Previously SP 0359. ENGL 1010Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. Previously MU 0101. Many of the changes in cities have been influenced by racial-ethnic and economic dynamics. Previously EN 0172. Previously SO 0166. As we study the Atlantic world and globalization across several centuries, we will examine cultural syncretism, commodity culture rooted in the Triangle Trade, and creative endeavors in literature and the arts (painting and sculpture, film, music, dance, theatre). We will trace the corporeal, visual, spoken word, literary, and musical antecedents to and manifestations of hip-hop in American cultural. As a Jesuit institution, Fairfield University's adherence to Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy involves developing a vision of the world that unites us rather than divides us, is holistic and balances intellectual, emotional, and spiritual understandings and responses.