The Results Are In!
Annual evaluation of Prejudice Reduction Workshops demonstrates
continued high quality.
Every summer we conduct a comprehensive review
of the Prejudice Reduction Workshops (PRW) from the previous school
year. Data is drawn chiefly from two sources: teacher evaluations
completed after each session, and student surveys completed by
a sample of students at four grade levels. Read
more
Tired of
Politics? Try the Road Less Traveled...
Election years always seem to highlight
the divisions in our country, as politicians slice us up into
special interest groups (who will get the Norwegian bachelor
farmer vote?) and distance themselves from the opposition (Senator
X is bad for the Powdermilk Biscuit business!) Do you ever
wish you could do something to unite us?
The Diversity Council is looking for people
of all ages, sizes, races, religions, and occupations to join
our team of facilitators. As a Diversity Council facilitator,
you will help K-12 students learn to walk in other people’s shoes and treat them with
respect—regardless of their differences.
The hours are flexible, the pay is good, the
training can be life-changing, and the work is rewarding. Read
more (Note: Training dates have changed!)
Volunteer opportunities: Get your feet wet with a one-day
commitment
Are you interested in getting involved
with the Diversity Council, but just aren’t sure yet? Would
you like to give back without getting tied down? Would you like
to dip your toes in the water before diving in the deep end?
We have several opportunities for you to give us a trial run
with a commitment of only a few hours. If you're interested, please
contact Denise at deniser@diversitycouncil.org.
Staff a booth at a community event. We’re
looking for volunteers to lead story time for children, distribute
literature to parents, and talk to anyone interested about the
Diversity Council’s work. Don’t worry about what to
say—we’ll provide orientation and plenty of resource
materials. Upcoming events include the P.A.C.E.
Back-to-School Rally on Tuesday, August 26, 4 – 7 p.m., and the Rochester
Education Summit on Saturday, September 6, 8:30 a.m. – 4
p.m. (sign up for two hour shifts). Find more details on our events
page.
Great Country Pumpkin Party. The
Diversity Council hosts a room at this annual Halloween party
for children with disabilities and their families. If you like
to decorate, wear a costume, and pass out treats, this is the
job for you! Thursday, October
30, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Country Inn & Suites
Spotlight On... Lindsay-Rae
McIntyre
Lindsay-Rae McIntyre joined the Diversity Council
Board of Directors in October of 2007, shortly after arriving in
Rochester to take a position as IBM's Human Resource Manager. Full
story
Diversity Council Featured on NBC Today Show!
(Note: Video may not play on Netscape
browsers.)
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