Diversity Research Institute 2009

August 5th-7th, 2009

Diversity Research Institute Registration.

Email: Lhawkins@gseis.ucla.edu for more information

Early Bird Registration Fee is $450 by June 30, 2009
Regular Registration Fee is $500 by August 4, 2009

The Diversity Research Institute provides institutional researchers and scholars with two full days of training. Facilitated by Dr. Sylvia Hurtado, the Director of the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), and Dr. Mitchell Chang, HERI Affiliated Scholar and Professor of Higher Education, the Institute is designed to provide a framework to assess the institutional climate for diversity, campus diversity practices, and student outcomes. Participants will engage in problem solving around equity research methods and discuss critical policy analysis.

Accommodations for participants have been arranged at UCLA’s Guest House. The hotel guest rooms are located on the beautiful UCLA Campus. The hotel features complimentary breakfast, espresso bar, concierge services, and wireless internet access. The package rate for single occupancy housing is $139 per night. The package rate for double occupancy housing is $144 per night.


CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration, lodging and parking will be fully refundable until July 14, 2009. Anyone who cancels after July 14, 2009 will receive a registration credit for Diversity Research Institute 2010 and, if applicable, be eligible for a parking refund. Lodging will not be refundable after July 14, 2009. If you are eligible for a credit and/or a refund, please call (310) 825-1925 or e-mail us at heri@ucla.edu.


INSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS

SYLVIA HURTADO is Professor and Director of HERI. Dr. Hurtado’s research focuses on student educational outcomes, campus climates, college impact on student development, and diversity in higher education. She is currently directing a National Institutes of Health project on the preparation of underrepresented students for biomedical and behavioral science research careers.

MITCHELL J. CHANG is Professor of Higher Education and Organizational Change at the University of California, Los Angeles and also holds a joint appointment in the Asian American Studies Department. Chang's research focuses on the educational efficacy of diversity-related initiatives on college campuses and how to apply those best practices toward advancing student learning and democratizing institutions.