(NAME-MCE) Annual Oregon Diversity Institute November 2-4 Albany OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Oregon Diversity Institute 2007

MOVING BEYOND WORDS: 2007 Oregon Diversity Institute
November 2-4, 2007
Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, Oregon

Who should attend?

    * Faculty and staff from community colleges and universities
    * High school and college students
    * K-12 educators
    * Policy makers and educators
    * Employers and workplace trainers
    * Community organizations and those interested in supporting and
encouraging successful diversity strategies

For additional information, contact Tammi S. Paul at 541-917-4457 or
pault at linnbenton.edu

http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/odi

About the ODI: The Oregon Diversity Institute (ODI), since its
beginnings thirteen years ago, has steadily evolved into one of the
leading and progressive forces for presenting, discussing, and
addressing diversity issues in Oregon. ODI responds to contemporary
issues and events that have a direct impact on Oregonians, drawing
upon the wealth of expertise and resources located within the state.
The conference draws over 200 participants from colleges,
universities, private businesses, non-profits and community
organizations.

ODI Mission Statement: The Oregon Diversity Institute (ODI) addresses
historic and contemporary issues of access, social justice, human
rights, and equity. We promote respectful, open and honest
interactions among people and communities of diverse abilities and
backgrounds.

ODI Goals and Objectives:

    * Honor, value and celebrate the potential of individuals from
diverse communities including, but not limited to, age, class,
disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, race, and religion.
    * Provide opportunities for learning, dialogue, understanding, and
empowerment in preparation for an increasingly diverse future.
    * Create a network among education institutions and lifelong learners.
    * Foster partnerships with private and public agencies.
    * Promote systemic planning and institutional transformation in
order to address historic and present inequities.
    * Examine hegemonic power relationships that create inequity and
discrimination.