Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Diversity Resources

This collection of websites, journal articles, books, and other resources is not exhaustive, but is a good place to look for information on diversity related topics that might be of interest to you.

Articles

"How Diversity Makes us Smarter" The Sciences » Scientific American Volume 311, Issue 4 » Features

Salem, P. A. (1995). Arabs in America: The crisis and the challenge. Al-Hewar Magazine, the Arab-American Dialogue, July/August, pp. 12-15.

Books

Althen, G. (1994). Learning across cultures. Washington, DC: NAFSA Paige, M. (1993). Education for the intercultual experience (2nd Ed). Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.
Bennett, M. (1998). Basic concepts of intercultural communication. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press. Seelye, H.N. (1997). Teaching culture: Strategies for intercultural communication (3rd ed). Lincolnwood, IL: NTC Publishing.
Kochman, T. (1981). Black and white styles in conflict. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.  Ting-Toomey, S. (1999). Communicating across cultures. New York: Guilford Press.
Mazel, P. (1998). And don't call me a racist! Lexington, MA: Argonaut Press. Weaver, G. (2000). Culture, communication, and conflict: Readings in intercultural relations (2nd Ed). Boston, MA: Pearson Publishing.

Nydell, M.K. (1996). Understanding Arabs: A guide for Westerners. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press.

Journals

Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
Journal of Cultural Diversity: An Interdisciplinary Journal 
Journal of Diversity Management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal  (formerly known as Equal Opportunities International)

Students

Cleveland State University Diversity Plan

Division of University Engagement

Websites

The Intercultural Communications Institute is a good place for resources about teaching wisely, training effectively, and managing thoughtfully. Books, workshops, and the summer institute have topics surrounding diversity and intercultural communications.

Diversity Central is a good website to look for ideas about how and what to train with diversity topics. Great place to start looking training methods around sensitive topics.