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Clemson University invites you to attend the 38^th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. The theme for this year’s celebration is 2020 Vision: Looking Back, Moving Forward.  First organized at the University in 1982, the MLK celebration includes a variety of programs for the campus and the community to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King and its application in our society today.

There will be a blood drive on Jan. 20 from 11 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Hendrix Meeting Rooms A & B.

On Jan. 21, a commemorative service will be held with a keynote speech delivered by President Emerita of Johnson C. Smith University and Shaw University Dorothy Yancy.  The service will be at 6 p.m. in the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. It is free to the public.

On Jan. 23, the Tunnel of Oppression will be open from noon to 6 p.m. in Hendrix Ballrooms A & B. The Tunnel of Oppression is a simulated depiction of real-life scenarios relating to issues of oppression faced by marginalized communities. The depictions are acted out by members of the campus community. Scripts are submitted for the event and the winners who are selected will win a monetary award.

Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of roles for the Tunnel of Oppression. To volunteer, sign up here.

Refer to the 2020 MLK Celebration page for additional updates and information.

The Gantt Multicultural Center and Campus Activities and Events are accepting applications for the fall 2017 GOODTalk sessions. GOODTalk is a 10-week sustained dialogue for staff and faculty across the campus.

GOODTalk will engage eight-12 participants in topics that influence the student and staff communities and are relevant to understanding differences. This experience will offer an opportunity for personal reflection and growth, conversations across and about differences, and a social justice knowledge base that will assist in facilitating dialogue with Clemson students. Participants can expect to explore topics that include but are not limited to ability status, gender expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religion and spirituality, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

Sessions will be from 1 to 3 p.m. each Tuesday from Oct. 3 to Dec. 12 (excluding the fall break week of Oct. 17).

Program outcomes

GOODTalk participants will be able to:

• Develop efficacy in facilitating dialogue
• Observe and analyze the experiences of those different from themselves
• Observe and analyze the systems that affect the experiences of others
• Effectively communicate with people different from themselves
• Recognize personal beliefs and values
• Understand how personal beliefs and values impact others
• Critically analyze job roles and responsibilities as they relate to diverse groups
• Effectively define social justice concepts

All faculty, staff and graduate assistants are encouraged to apply online to participate in GOODTalk by Friday, Sept. 29. Participants selected will represent a diverse group from a variety of social identities and university roles.

For more information, contact Kate Radford, associate director for Student Leadership and Community Engagement, Campus Activities and Events (radford@clemson.edu), or Kendra Stewart-Tillman, director for Diversity and Inclusion, The Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center (stewar5@clemson.edu).

Leadership for diversity and inclusive excellence initiatives is the focus of an announcement made today (Aug. 24) by Clemson University President James P. Clements.

Effectively immediately, Chief of Staff Max Allen will take on additional responsibilities as interim chief diversity officer (CDO) while a national search for a permanent CDO to replace Leon Wiles, who retired earlier this summer, continues.

“Max is a tremendous leader and a highly capable administrator who will bring stability and progressive leadership to our diversity efforts during this period of transition,” Clements said. “It’s important that our diversity and inclusive excellence initiatives continue to move forward in a strategic way. It is my strong desire for this effort to be directly connected to the president’s office as we develop a comprehensive plan to enhance inclusion throughout the campus.”

Clemson University is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty, staff, students and the administration, while increasing our efforts to promote cultural awareness and ensuring that all members of the Clemson family are respected, appreciated and valued. An assessment of all existing diversity initiatives is underway to enhance coordination and effectiveness at the university. A Diversity Advisory Council that will advise President Clements on various diversity efforts will be announced soon.

We are continuing our search for a Chief Diversity Officer, who will have a key role in implementing the diversity plan I outlined for the Board of Trustees in July.

The plan was developed after dozens of meetings with faculty, staff, students and alumni about how to improve the climate for diversity and inclusion at Clemson.

I will charge the CDO with developing and implementing a strategic plan to increase the diversity of the student body, staff, faculty and administration, with measurable goals.

The CDO search committee, chaired by Provost Bob Jones, already has interviewed two well-regarded candidates and will be seeking additional candidates as soon as possible.

I want your continued involvement in this process. Here’s how you can help:

1. Visit the CDO job posting and share it with your professional networks.
2. Attend the on-campus forums so that you can get to know the candidates. These forums are also live streamed on ClemsonTV.
3. Continue to share your feedback.

When additional candidate forums are scheduled you will be notified via Inside Clemson.

– President Jim Clements

By Bob Jones
Executive Vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost

The search for Clemson’s new Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) continues.

Two well-regarded candidates recently participated in on-campus interviews and forums. After receiving great feedback from the campus community, we will be seeking additional candidates who have the knowledge, talent and enthusiasm to drive Clemson forward with our diversity and inclusiveness efforts.

The CDO search committee, which I am chairing, will work with Human Resources to begin reviewing additional candidates as soon as possible.

We want your continued involvement in this process. Here’s how you can help:

1. Visit the CDO job posting and share it with your professional networks.
2. Attend the on-campus forums so that you can get to know the candidates. These forums are also live streamed on ClemsonTV.
3. Continue to share your feedback.

Thank you for your involvement in this process. We will announce when we will have additional candidates visiting campus and encourage your participation.