Our emphasis will continue to include making our GPTIs and TAs more comfortable with diversity. The GTP program regards diversity as a strength and a boon to all aspects of the academy. Our goals are in accordance with this attitude. People are different and the differences among them are what we call diversity.
Diversity is a natural and enriching hallmark of life.
It includes, but is not necessarily limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, age, class, sexual orientation, religion, and physical abilities. A climate of healthy diversity is one in which people value individual and group differences, respect the perspectives of others, and communicate openly. Since the inception of the GTP, we have focused on diversity issues in the classroom. Our commitment to a diverse reality is evident in all aspects of the program. All written materials and publications reflect our philosophy that effective teaching and learning can occur only in an equitable, open, honest, and respectful environment free from bias.