Rethinking Race

Jack Ling

 

Jack Ling

Many corporations and institutions have implemented a comprehensive, holistic approach to diversity.   Dr. Ling, Executive Director of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Dayton, brings extensive experience with holistic strategies that create a sustainable culture of inclusion.

Selected Resources for Jack Ling

Taking a Holistic Approach: Diversity Advice from Accenture”, Melissa J. Anderson, The Glass Hammer April 16th, 2010.  Accessed Dec 9, 2011. http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2010/04/16/taking-a-holistic-approach-diversity-advice-from-accenture/   One of the keys to Accenture’s successful diversity initiative has been the company’s dedication to being deliberate throughout the talent management lifecycle of new employees – attraction, development, and retention.

Macy’s Holistic Plan for Diversity and Inclusion, Accessed on Dec. 9, 2011.  http://www.macysdiversityleadership.com/holistic_plan/default.aspx

Managing multiculturalism: Valuing diversity in the workplace, Council, W. Patrick, Thursday, November 1 2001. Published on AllBusiness.com . http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/laws-government-regulations-employment/825855-1.html#ixzz1g3EIe2Xl  Accessed on Dec 8, 2011.

“Affirmative Action”, The New York Times, Updated: Dec. 5, 2011.  Accessed Dec `14, 2011.  http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/subjects/a/affirmative_action/index.html  A summary of affirmative action and associated legal decisions related to education admissions.

Sample Assignment - Jack Ling

  • In his program notes for  “Becoming American; The Chinese Experience, ”Bill Moyers asks the essential question of all immigrants: What does one give up to become American? What traditional values can be preserved? 
  • In what ways are Asian Americans unique among minority groups?

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