Classes will explore diversity through expanding understanding of human relations. The course was originally designed in 1994 by Suzanne Hendrich, associate dean for undergraduate programs and educational technology in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Taking Hendrich's lead, Tartakov, among other student and faculty members, recently revised the course with the intentions of providing a forum for students to talk about issues in a safe atmosphere. Tartakov said four different people, chosen from faculty, staff and students, will be facilitating the class in each of the five sections. We wanted to reflect the diversity of the students and be a model for them during discussion.
Classes begin the second half of semester and run for eight weeks.
Students will meet in groups one day a week for two hours starting Oct. 8. The course, officially titled University Studies 150X, is not listed in the current class catalog, but students can register at Alumni Hall. Copyright 1999 by the Iowa State Daily Publications Board. All rights reserved. No redistribution without the express written consent of the Iowa State Daily Editor in Chief.