Henry T. Trueba, Resilience and Ethnicity

First Generation Student Success Program, Derek Vergara

2 + 2 + 2, Tim and Laurie Nichols

Critical Moments, Diane Gillespie and Rachelle Ray

Neighborhood Academic Initiative, MaryJo Benton Lee, Julia E. Colyar

This collection documents the programming, outreach, and educational efforts of the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (later known as the Office for Diversity Enhancement) at South Dakota State University. It includes brochures, flyers, calendars, schedules, newsletters, video recordings, and clippings related to diversity initiatives, events, and lectures. Materials promote campus-wide awareness and engagement around issues of diversity, inclusion, and social equity. Featured content includes the “Festival of Cultures,” “Ethnicity Matters” conference sessions and keynote, and lectures such as “Iraq War, American Foreign Policy and the Mass Media” and “Syria and the Changing Middle East” by Dr. Imad Moustapha. The collection also includes educational materials on prejudice, discrimination, sexual harassment, and disability awareness, as well as internal documents such as annual reports and job descriptions.

The collection reflects the university's evolving approach to diversity education and outreach, highlighting its role in facilitating inclusive dialogue and cultural understanding on campus. It provides evidence of institutional responses to global issues, community engagement, and diversity-related pedagogy.