Bridging the Gap: Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through Humanities Education and Outreach at UCO

FAIN: ZED-283724-22

University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond, OK 73034-5209)
Theresa Vaughan (Project Director: May 2021 to present)
Justin Quinn Olmstead (Co Project Director: December 2021 to present)

The hiring of students and compensation for faculty advisors to continue and develop humanities programming with a focus on diversity and outreach.

The College of Liberal Arts at UCO delivers the university's humanities education and outreach. The requested funds are vital for bridging the gap between the current budget crisis and a more stabilized financial future. Most of our projects and programs included in the request are directly related to "A More Perfect Union," an NEH area of special focus, as they emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a university in a traditionally underfunded state, we are also hoping this grant will help encourage further NEH applications from UCO and enrich the experience of our students and stakeholders. Projects will include: English Department journals & lectures; "Diverse Oklahoma" lecture series; digitization of the Herland Archives; Minority Graduate Student Mentoring Program; Interdisciplinary Cohort; History Ed. assessment; "Central Diversity" podcasts and documentaries.