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The Multicultural Research and Resource Center (MRRC) fosters and coordinates Multicultural Program Development on campus, identifies and distributes resources on diversity, provides a clearinghouse for requests related to multicultural and diversity programs both on and off campus, and advises students and faculty on the availability of programs and training opportunities. See listings and access resources online at http://www.gmu.edu/student/mrrc/.
The Office of Diversity Programs and Services (ODPS) serves students, cultural organizations, and the Mason community by promoting an environment that fosters and values human understanding and diversity. The goal of ODPS is to provide a campus environment where diversity is valued, appreciated, and celebrated. ODPS is also dedicated to helping make students' hopes, dreams, and goals become reality. A variety of programs and services are in place to aid students in becoming the best they can be. All students are welcome to participate; services are listed at http://www.gmu.edu/student/msaf/about_services.html.
Underlying the University's mission are basic values referred to on campus as the Statement of Community Values, which must be respected if the goals are to be achieved. These indispensable community values include the importance of personal integrity; the right of every individual to be treated with respect and dignity; the freedom of intellectual inquiry in the pursuit of truth; the freedom of speech and open exchange of ideas; the acceptance and appreciation of diversity with regard to race, gender age, culture, and creed; the freedom from discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, and political views; the freedom from violence aimed at limiting freedom, interfering with or disrupting university activities; and the recognition that public service is an important component in the intellectual development of students. To view more information on student conduct, visit the Judicial System For Student Conduct page at http://www.gmu.edu//departments/unilife/code.htm. <back to top>
Northern Virginia NCBI Chapter of the National Coalition Building Institute is dedicated to ending the mistreatment of every group based on nationality, race, class, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and job or life circumstances and is located in the George Mason University Multicultural Research and Resource Center on the Fairfax Campus. http://www.gmu.edu/student/mrrc/ncbmain.html. <back to top>
Action Without Borders/Idealist.Org connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. Their work is guided by the common desire of members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect. Visit http://www.idealist.org/ for further information.
The American Civil Liberties Union advocates for individual rights by litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a broad array of issues affecting individual freedom. More details are available at http://www.aclu.org/.
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. See http://www.amnesty.org/.
The Anti- Defamation League (ADL) fights "Anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry [in the United States] and abroad, combats international terrorism, probes the roots of hatred, advocates before Congress, aids victims of bigotry, develops educational programs, and serves as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement, and the public, all towards the goal of countering and reducing hatred." Current news, events, and efforts are online at http://www.adl.org/.
Campus Climate for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People: A National Perspective is a detailed report by the National Gay Lesbian Taskforce that was published in 2003. The survey was designed to have respondents provide information about their personal campus experiences as members of the GLBT community, their perception of the climate for GLBT members of the academic community, and their perceptions of institutional actions, including administrative policies and academic initiatives regarding GLBT issues and concerns on campus. The report can be viewed online or downloaded and is available at http://www.thetaskforce.org/downloads/CampusClimate.pdf.
The Core Rules of Netiquette are offered as a set of general guidelines for cyberspace behavior and etiquette. They won't answer all Netiquette questions, but they should give some basic principles to use in solving personal Netiquette dilemmas. For more details, visit http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html.
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender political organization with members throughout the country. HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work, and in the community. This national organization’s office is located in Washington, DC and is open to the public. For more information on programs and events visit http://www.hrc.org/.
Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. Human Rights watch stands with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice. For more specifics visit http://www.hrw.org/.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) continues to fight for the protection and enhancement of the civil rights of African Americans and other minorities. Current and historical endeavors and achievements can be found at http://www.naacp.org/.
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) is a nonprofit leadership training organization based in Washington, D.C. working to eliminate prejudice and intergroup conflict in communities throughout the world. NCBI's proactive approach begins with a corps of community leaders who are taught effective bridge-building skills to combat intergroup conflicts. The local leadership team embodies all sectors of the community, including elected officials, law enforcement officers, government workers, educators, students, business executives, labor union leaders, community activists, and religious leaders who work together as a resource team, offering prevention-oriented programs to deal with prejudice and intergroup tensions. Learn more about their programs at http://www.ncbi.org/.
The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry, and racism in America. NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education. View more program information at http://www.nccj.org/.
The National Multicultural Institute (NMCI) works with individuals, organizations, and communities in creating a society that is strengthened and empowered by its diversity. NMCI leads efforts to increase communication, understanding and respect among people of diverse backgrounds and addresses some of the important systemic issues of multiculturalism facing society. See more at http://www.nmci.org/.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW's goal is to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; to end all forms of violence against women; to eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and to promote equality and justice in society. Find out about other initiatives at http://www.now.org/.
The Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) is a student and youth run national network of progressive organizations and individuals whose aim is to uproot environmental injustices through action and education. Environment is defined to include the physical, economic, political, and cultural conditions in which we live. Accomplishments and other information can be found online at http://www.seac.org/.
The Social Justice Training Institute provides a forum for the professional and personal development of social justice educators and practitioners to expand and refine their skills and competencies in designing and facilitating diversity awareness experiences. For information on future institutes and their formats visit http://www.sjti.org.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is internationally known for its tolerance education programs, its legal victories against white supremacists, and its tracking of hate groups. SPLC fights all forms of discrimination and works to protect society's most vulnerable members, handling innovative cases that few lawyers are willing to take. The Center guides two additional projects, Tolerance.Org and the Intelligence Project, which can also be accessed online at http://www.splcenter.org.
Tikkun is an international community of people of many faiths calling for social justice and political freedom in the context of new structures of work, caring communities, and democratic social and economic arrangements. Tikkun seeks to influence public discourse in order to inspire compassion, generosity, non-violence and recognition of the spiritual dimensions of life. Visit the website at http://www.tikkun.org/.
Tolerance.Org/Teaching Tolerance- Tolerance.Org is a web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center and an online destination for people interested in dismantling bigotry and creating communities that value diversity. Teaching Tolerance is published twice a year and profiles educators, schools, and programs promoting diversity and equity in inspirational and replicable ways. Read more about their commitment to equality at http://www.Tolerance.Org.
Work Place Abuse is an article about words or actions that insult others,
harm their spirit, destroy their reputation, infringe on their dignity,
compromise their integrity, or pollute the climate of an organization.
Abuse is designed to control and subjugate another person through fear,
humiliation, and verbal put-downs. This article appeared in an online
edition of Self Help Magazine and can be accessed at http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/wf/abuse.html <back
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