Programs and Services
To honor
Frederick Douglass’ commitment to education and diversity,
The Frederick Douglass Institute sponsors the following
programs and
services.
Awards
The Frederick Douglass Institute at Kutztown University recognizes academic excellence by presenting awards to faculty, administrators, staff and students at the university. The Institute maintains that award recognition contributes to the development of equality and diversity by encouraging underrepresented students to fulfill their educational goals, promoting research in fields related to multiculturalism, recognizing efforts to incorporate multicultural themes into curriculum and validating educational efforts towards building an inclusive university community.
For a List of our Recent Award Recipients click here
Discussion Series
The Frederick Douglass Institute at Kutztown University sponsors a discussion series to facilitate dialog around issues of cultural diversity and social equality. In doing so, the Institute creates a forum for individuals of varying backgrounds to interact, encourages members of the campus community to share their cultural and personal experiences, exposes participants to the experiences and contributions of underrepresented groups and stimulates the exchange of ideas concerning issues of diversity. The discussion series is
open to all members of the university community.
For a Schedule and Listing of our Discussion Series click here
Diversity Workshops
The Frederick Douglass Institute at Kutztown University facilitates diversity workshops as a means of initiating constructive intergroup conversations and fostering intercultural understanding. Each workshop provides insight into the nuances and complexities of diversity as they apply to the specific institutional needs of different campus constituencies and cohorts. Our most recent workshops included new faculty and Residence Life staff.
FDI Living Learning
Community
The FDI Living Learning
Community (FDI LLC) is a unique residential and academic program
available to all incoming Kutztown University freshmen. In
the FDI LLC, students are encouraged to explore their academic
interests while developing relationships with other KU students,
faculty and staff. FDI LLC students participate in a
weekly cluster meeting and activities that use the example of
Frederick Douglass and other distinguished individuals to
promote academic excellence, enhance students' understanding and
appreciation of human diversity and expose students to the
academic and social resources available at KU.
For More Information about the
FDI Living Learning Community
click here
FDI Graduate
Assistant
The
assistantship is awarded annually to a full time graduate student
at Kutztown University who demonstrates a desire and ability to
promote cultural diversity and social equity. The graduate
assistantship provides a full tuition waiver and a $7,500 stipend for the academic year.
For Application
& Qualification Requirements
click here
FDI Scholar
in Residence
This program
offers teaching positions to graduate
students preparing to become college professors.
Applicants for the FDI Scholar in Residence program should have
a demonstrated record of leadership, social involvement and
commitment to diversity in education. Scholars will be
compensated as adjunct faculty, according to the university's
collective bargaining agreement.
For Application
& Qualification Requirements
click here
For Information
about the 2008-2009 Scholar in Residence,
Dr. Cheryl Holmes
click here
For Information
about the 2007-2008 Scholar in Residence,
Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams
click here
Road Trips
The Frederick Douglass Institute at Kutztown University sponsors trips to sites that honor the mission and legacy of Frederick Douglass. These trips prompt participants to actively consider historical events in relation to contemporary issues, they provide an opportunity for practical application of classroom knowledge and they create positive experiences with individuals of diverse cultures and interests. Our trips are open to students and faculty advisors.
For Information
about our Upcoming Trip
click here
Walking In The Shoes Of...
The Frederick Douglass Institute at Kutztown University provides opportunities for children in the foster care system to shadow administrators and faculty members at Kutztown University. Through this initiative, the Institute promotes the pursuit of education by providing disadvantaged youth with tangible examples of academic success, creating positive experiences with higher education, providing mentors for students and instilling the idea that education is a viable option.
For Photos & Information About the Fall 2007 WITSO Program click here
