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Renay Scales, director of the Multicultural Research and Resource Center at George Mason University, will lead a faculty workshop, “Applying the Key Principles of Diversity into the Curriculum,” on Wednesday, November 11, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in E. H. Butler Library 210.

Participating faculty will engage in logic models developed by Scales that are based on more than 30 years of research. Designed to enhance the skills of both new and experienced faculty interested in incorporating topics of diversity into their courses, the workshop will provide information about creating classrooms of inclusion, give examples of best practices, and engage faculty in hands-on activities.

“The workshop is another way in which Buffalo State is addressing the professional development needs of our faculty and staff,” said Interim Provost Kevin Railey. “During the past two years, the college has supported and sponsored a number of broad initiatives focused on key areas—faculty, staff, leadership, and chair development—along with a leadership for diversity initiative.

“Our National Coalition Building Team has partnered with the Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education to bring Dr. Scales to campus to assist our faculty and staff in moving forward in the important area of applying diversity principles throughout the curriculum,” Railey added. “Everyone who teaches is invited to attend.”

Faculty members who are interested in attending the workshop should contact Diane Mercuri, CEURE staff assistant, 878-3610.

“Students today expect diversity to be infused into all aspects of the curriculum, regardless of the discipline,” said Gail Wells, director of student life and co-leader of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Team. “Our presenter has considerable experience with this topic and will provide our faculty with some excellent tips to help better prepare our students to enter an increasingly diverse workforce.”

The workshop is sponsored by the Provost’s Office, the Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education (CEURE), and the college’s NCBI team. The college’s Writing Center and African and African American Interdisciplinary Unit are also key supporters of the event.