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2 Available Resources for Addressing Issues of Diversity 1. Mark Walstrom , Mark Walstrom is dedicated to effecting personal and societal change. One of his areas of focus is Conscious Leadership Cultivating Exceptional Leaders, Thriving Workplaces and Vibrant Communities. Of interest: Mark is someone who can help facilitate and lead large group, small group and individual sessions to help bring about change for your organization. 2. Alice Kennedy, Kennedy Management Resources (KMR), KMR Diversity Theatre , Alice Kennedy works through KMR and KMR Diversity Theatre to help bring about inclusion to our community. She works as a facilitator both alone and with a troupe of actors to use short scenes and dialogue to bring about respect and sensitivity. The mission of KMR Diversity Theatre is to bring challenging, educational and enlightening shows to the community dealing with diverse issues including racism, sexism, homophobia, cultural diversity, and other personal prejudices. Alice can work alone or with her troupe to facilitate and lead large group and small group sessions. 3. Coleman Jordan , caje@umich.edu The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan has stated that all students should take at least one course that deals on a fairly sophisticated level with topics such as the historical development of racism, and the social, E - 2

html Mark is someone who can help facilitate and lead large group, small group and individual sessions to help bring about change for your organization. 2.

3 political, and economic effects of racism and other types of discrimination. Professor Jordan teaches one such course. As a member of the architecture program faculty, who also teaches for the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies (CAAS), Professor Jordan has a unique perspective of how the structures (built and otherwise) of our society are formed, reinforcing the wishes of those in power. Professor Jordan may be available to bring advising and workshops to help your organization. An excerpt from the LSA statement on the Race & Ethnicity requirement: The LSA faculty added the Race & Ethnicity requirement in 1991 after long and thoughtful discussion. The faculty does believe that because racial and ethnic intolerance has fundamentally affected the development of contemporary American society and because its effects will continue to be felt well into the future, all students should take at least one course that deals on a fairly sophisticated level with topics such as the historical development of racism, and the social, political, and economic effects of racism and other types of discrimination. Courses approved to meet the Race & Ethnicity requirement will address issues arising from racial or ethnic intolerance Ruby Payne, PhD (281) Ruby Payne addresses issues dealing with poverty. The mission of her work at aha! Process is to positively impact the education and lives of individuals in poverty around the world. Dr. Payne s workshops and books will be of value in understanding differences that stem from economic class, and the effects of poverty. E - 3

and otherwise) of our society are formed, reinforcing the wishes of those in power. Professor Jordan may be available to bring advising and workshops to help your organization.

4 5. Carole Hysmith, EdD Carole Hysmith is Chief Executive Officer of The Hysmith Group, Inc., a multi-service leadership, management and career development company founded in Specifically, The Hysmith Group, Inc. places an emphasis on human development, cultural diversity, and situational analysis in the workplace. The company is known for its expertise in organizational change by developing leadership and management teams, and empowering staff. Dr. Hysmith can bring consulting and workshops to help bring about more cultural diversity, organizational change and organizational leadership. 6. Jeffrey Steiger, CRLT Players , pixi@umich.edu The CRLT Players Theatre is a program of the University of Michigan. The mission of the CRLT Players is to create an institutional climate in which students and faculty from all backgrounds can succeed, to build a network of faculty and administrators committed to multicultural teaching and learning and improving institutional climate, and to model such practices in the CRLT Players Theatre Program. Jeffrey and his troupe can facilitate and lead large and small group sessions. 7. Sonya Hughes, GR Chamber of Commerce (616) , info@grandrapids.org The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and supporters, are committed to a leadership role in diversity. Diversity is one of the Chamber s three priorities. The Chamber has programs available (such as the Institute for Healing of Racism and Diversity Training System), a professional association focused on fostering diversity (Multiracial Association of E - 4

places an emphasis on human development, cultural diversity, and situational analysis in the workplace.

5 Professionals with a mission to assist organizations to welcome, retain and connect professionals of color and their family), and other resources and partners (addressing abilities, race, faith, sexual orientation and others). 8. Connie Bellows, Delta Strategy , cbellows@grcc.edu or info@deltastrategy.com Delta Strategy serves as a catalyst for social change by fostering community learning and problem-solving. The mission of Delta Strategy is To build the capacity of our community to solve our challenging and complex problems by engaging in the Delta Strategy community improvement process with people and organizations seeking change. Delta s core values are inclusiveness, community learning and dialogue, collaboration and accountability/impact. Delta s core competencies are connecting sectors, a proven [change] process, and effective facilitation. 9. Woodrick Institute Munirah Mawusi, Director , mawusmun@aquinas.edu woodrick.aquinas.edu/ The Woodrick Institute is dedicated to assisting individuals & organizations in building capacity to address issues of diversity, inclusion and racism. The Institute offers customized services and a range of programs to that end. Contact them for more on how they can help your organization. 10. Fetzer Institute , info@fetzer.org The Fetzer Institute's mission, to foster awareness of the power of love and forgiveness in the emerging global community, rests on its conviction that efforts to address the world's critical issues must go beyond political, social, and economic strategies to their psychological and spiritual roots. As important as E - 5

edu or info@deltastrategy.com http://www.grcc.edu/deltastrategy Delta Strategy serves as a catalyst for social change by fostering community learning and problem-solving.

6 the content of the Fetzer Institute s work is the way it collaborates with others to develop its programs. In an open and trusting environment, the Institute convenes working groups to discern areas of future activity. It then invests in the wisdom and the questions that emerge from these dialogues. Institute meetings include dialogue, inquiry, reflection, and contemplation as well as attention to measurable outcomes. This approach enhances traditional models, transforming individuals, organizations, and communities. 11. Rotary International and Foundation The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary's mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs. There are a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural, and educational programs and activities to help achieve that mission. Specifically, programs such as the exchange programs for both students and professionals come to mind. These programs would give students and staff alike a chance to experience other parts of the world. Your organization might take advantage of such programs as they are currently offered, or discuss developing programs tailored to your needs and goals. If you choose the latter, I have a few Rotary connections with which to begin discussions. 12. Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE) Originally formed as a church council, GRACE is now an independent, non-profit organization. GRACE is involved in raising money for hunger, working against poverty, and changing the way Grand Rapids looks at race. GRACE is a religious, non-profit, directorship corporation whose volunteers and staff provide educational, advocacy and social justice programs E - 6

Institute meetings include dialogue, inquiry, reflection, and contemplation as well as attention to measurable outcomes.

7 focusing on hunger, HIV/AIDS, racial justice, poverty, restorative justice and transportation and to which GRACE invites and recruits the participation of people from throughout the community, according to their own interest, conscience or tradition. 13. Steve Robbins, PhD , Steve Robbins does work around issues of diversity, inclusion and cultural competency. He does workshops, trainings and public speaking. E - 7

conscience or tradition. 13. Steve Robbins, PhD 616.915.8424, steve@slrobbins.

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