The fact that astronomies change while the stars abide is a true analogy of every realm of human life and thought, religion not least of all. No existent theology can be a final formulation of spiritual truth.
- HARRY EMERSON FOSDICK
DIVERSITY
GCS is committed to creating an educational organization where a variety of persons and perspectives are welcome. We are committed to providing an environment where students and staff from all cultures and backgrounds may succeed.
Diversity Office Objectives
Short Term:
The Diversity Office will help to enhance the diversity profile of students, faculty, and administrative staff by developing innovative programs and training to improve systemic school climate.
- The Diversity Office will continually raise awareness of district policies and guidelines related to diversity and why their implementation is critical to student achievement and success.
- The Diversity Office will provide educational opportunities for all staff and personnel guiding them to tangible methods for implementing and integrating training concepts in their everyday work.
Long Term:
- The Diversity Office will conceptualize, define, assess, nurture and cultivate diversity as an institutional and educational resource and asset.
- The Diversity Office will serve in an advisory capacity to all diversity initiatives within the system.
- The Diversity Office will implement strategies designed to intentionally move the culture of the organization.
GCS Diversity Office Services
- Develops, coordinates and facilitates cultural & diversity training for all Guilford County Schools staff, faculty and personnel
- Represents issues of diversity to board members, superintendent and administrators
- Researches and identifies external resources, materials and information to supplement diversity training and follow-up
- Acts as a liaison to families, community partners and students to help address diversity concerns and issues
- Develops and coordinates diversity initiatives and events throughout the district
- Designs and implement cultural audits, surveys and other benchmark tools for measuring cultural change in the institution
- Assists schools and administration in reaching families of diverse background
- Provides for mediation and facilitation on issues of diversity
- Provides analysis and evaluation of district projects to ensure compliance with core "diversity" values
- Sponsors mini workshops, such as "Diversity Brown Bag Lunch Discussions" for members of board, staff and community
- Will sponsor the development of a Cultural Resource Room to provide staff, students and personnel with resources of materials, books, films and learning seminars to support growth.
