Conference, Forum Address Diversity April 1998 April conference and forum address diversity in the academy On April 7, diversity in the academy will be the topic at a day-long program of events at the John F. Kennedy Library, sponsored by UMass Boston. Workshops on a variety of topics, including redefining academic disciplines, grades, standards and learning, and student perspectives on academic success will be held. Lisa Fiol-Matta, assistant professor of English, City University of New York, will give the lunchtime keynote address. Registration is required, but the conference is free to UMass Boston community.
Lunch is included with registration.
Dean Ismael Ramirez-Soto of the College of Public and Community Service will serve as moderator. Edgar Beckham, Program Officer at the Ford Foundation will be commentator. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, call 7-6800.