The President and Provost's Diversity Lecture Series will bring 16 nationally recognized experts to campus to address issues of interest to the University community. Frank W. Hale Jr., vice provost emeritus for minority affairs and consultant to the president, has organized the series and secured co-sponsorship of each speaker by one or more University units with special interest in the topic. Speakers will discuss such topics as strategic student recruitment, legal issues and student retention. In conjunction with Hispanic Awareness Month, four speakers in April will address issues related to Hispanics in higher education. Each talk will be followed by an open discussion.
All talks are free and open to all.
Hale said that the intent is to provide information and thoughtful discussion on a wide range of topics. While all members of the University community are invited and encouraged to participate in the entire series, each program is designed to be particularly beneficial to Ohio State staff and faculty in specific areas of responsibility. President Kirwan will introduce the schedule of speakers at a kickoff reception on Sept. 18. One aspect of our commitment is the establishment of this series, which will enable us to bring prominent guest lecturers to the University to promote discussion on the broad topic of diversity in higher education. His visit is co-sponsored by the College of Education.