- Mailing Address
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1125 E 8th St
York, Nebraska 68467 - Phone
- (402) 363-5627
- Email address
- enroll@york.edu
- Website
- https://www.york.edu/
- School Information
- Previously known as York College, York University has over 54,000 "students enrolled in 200+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs." Founded in 1959, "York is a top international teaching and research university and a driving force for positive change. Located in Toronto, Canada, York is empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term career and personal success. Together we are making things right for our communities, our planet, and our future" (Source: https://www.yorku.ca/about/).
- General Information
- The school includes a focus on diversity in its Secondary Education Program. Furthermore, York University (previously known as York College) has engaged in other anti-racism initiatives, including a priority to implement training program. No mandatory Critical Race Training is required yet. However, see developments below:
Actions Taken
- Anti-Racism, Bias, and Diversity Training
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Diversity and Belonging is listed as part of York University’s Priorities in efforts to “create an inclusive campus environment,” “continue implementing diversity training and educational programs to promote cultural competence and sensitivity,” and “increase recruitment efforts to attract students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.”
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York's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan states that it would "[c]ontinue implementing diversity training and educational programs to promote cultural competence and sensitivity."
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- Resources
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Erin DeHart, the Chair of the Education Program and the Division of Professional Studies at York University has primary research interests in multicultural and diversity education and has “worked with students in promoting diversity and creating activities on campus that celebrates diversity.”
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- Symbolic Actions
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York's Diversity Statement reads in part as follows: "We support a diversity of race, ethnicity, culture, sex, socioeconomic status, class, age, ability, and other differences as we submit to the Lordship of Christ. We are committed to following the example of Jesus as he showed compassion to diverse groups of people as a key expression of the kingdom of God on earth...."
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