Diversity Education
Background on the Diversity Education Team (DET):
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Cookie Newsom, the mission of the UNC-Chapel Hill Diversity Education Team (DET)is to develop diversity awareness in student, faculty and staff communities, and promote safe and productive dialogue around issues of diversity and inclusion through education and training. The DET was formed as a result of data gathered in the 2005 Diversity Assessment which suggested that there were not sufficient opportunities for faculty, staff and students to receive relevant and effective diversity education. The DET is composed of faculty, staff and graduate students who have completed a three day diversity education training program. A number of members also have additional professional expertise in diversity and multicultural issues.