2017-13

Arizona State University
University Senate

Senate Motion #2017-13

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Caroline Harrison, Chair

Date of First Reading: September 26, 2016

Date of Second Reading: October 31, 2016

Title of Motion: Request from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences –- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences– for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate – Diversity and Equity Studies

Action Requested: This curricular proposal has received all college, school, unit and university administrative approvals, and is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision.   

Rationale: This certificate helps students develop intercultural competence through gaining knowledge related to the histories, practices and perspectives of diverse groups, both local and global. Reflecting on this knowledge permits students to develop

strategies to work with and through differences of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, religion, class, etc. Integrative social sciences perspectives enable bridge building within and across difference to redress inequalities. The certificate is valuable to those pursuing careers in medicine, law, business and management, public policy, human resources, media, government, and community advocacy.