Breadcrumb academics academic departments behavioral sciences and leadership diversity and inclusion studies Class of ’20 Inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Studies Minors Follow Us on Twitter! @DISM_USMA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies Diversity & Inclusion Plan (2020-2025)USCC Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Strategy (2020) [release o/a 11 JUL 2020]Dean's Diversity Strategy (AY 2017)Diversity & Inclusion Studies Minor (Request Curriculum Committee)Diversity, Inclusion, Equity at USMA Diversity & Inclusion Studies Minor Diversity and Inclusion Studies (DISM) is an interdisciplinary minor administered by the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership that consists of humanities and social science courses. America is a multicultural polity and demands knowledgeable and pragmatic thinkers who understand the range of human experiences. The Diversity and Inclusion Studies Minor (DISM) exposes cadets to varied perspectives & methodologies for understanding and studying the humanities. By carefully drawing from existing courses in multiple departments, the DISM complements and enhances the core curriculum, academic majors, and several West Point Centers and committees. The DISM helps fulfill the Superintendent’s and Dean’s vision for diversity and inclusion at West Point. Moreover, the DISM at West Point offers cadets a framework for critically and creatively thinking about the broader impact of diversity and inclusion at the individual, organizational, societal, and/or global levels. It also provides our cadets opportunities to pursue diversity and inclusion in intra-, multi- and inter-disciplinary ways. 5-Course Minor Must take 2 of 3 PL377: Social Inequality EN352: Power and Difference SS392: The Politics of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Must Take 1 of 4 HI391: World Religions HI461: Sex and Civilizations HI463: Race, Ethnicity, Nation HI398: Society & Culture in American History 2 of 42 Free Electives from DISM-designated courses in Sociology, History, English, Philosophy, Psychology, Geography, Law, Foreign Languages, and Social Sciences. Courses may be double counted between the minor and any other curricular component, so long as three (3) courses remain unique to the minor. Cadets participating in semesters abroad, internships, Academic Individual Advanced Development programs (AIADs), and Special Topics courses may receive credit to-ward the DISM. Photo (below): Cadets and faculty on the Department of Law’s Civil Rights Staff Ride, a two-week journey throughout the American South to understand diversity and immerse cadets in the culture of the Civil Rights Movement. CDTs Kelsey Frizell, Lauren Fairfax, Koi Kizze, Michaela Holmes-Johnson, and Jabreal Arrington presenting at Projects Day. Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference In 2018 and 2019, the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point hosted our Diversity Leadership Seminar. The series of sessions brought together undergraduates preparing for leadership roles across all services of the military. The program enabled participants to understand the significance of diversity and inclusion for building stronger, more cohesive teams within a military context. Various stakeholders including staff, faculty, alumni, and dignitaries facilitated discussions on achieving a desired outcome of diversity and inclusion: a high-performance organization made up of people from diverse backgrounds that are empowered, accountable, and inspired by inclusive leaders to work to their full potential. Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference Event Highlights: Registration & Welcome Reception, Hot Topic Forum Discussion (Cadet Respect Committee), Understanding Social Characteristics, Inclusion in the U.S. Military, Graduate Panel (Junior Military Officers), Luncheons, Mentorship, Negotiations, Arts Forum, Theatre Workshop: Building Empathy and Compassion, Leading Diverse Organization Panels & Discussions along with Diversity Vignettes & Break Out Groups. COL(R) Diane Ryan, CPT Jacob Absalon (Dept of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership), LTC Winston Williams (Dept of Law), Dr. Regina Werum (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Dr. Ernest Morrell (Columbia University), and Dr. James Martin (New York University) joined together for the Social Justice Panel at USMA's 14th Annual Diversity Leadership Conference. Dean's Diversity Committee The Office of the Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity (ODIEO) was established in May 2014 to be the focal point for West Point Diversity and Inclusion outreach initiatives, projects and plans. Chair: Oxendine, Christopher COL christopher.oxendine@westpoint.edu Vice-Chair: Parsons, Graham D Dr. graham.parsons@westpoint.edu Contact Us (https://www.westpoint.edu/about/west-point-staff/office-of-diversity/staff) MAJ Jacob P. Absalon Department of the Army Diversity & Leadership Award Diversity & Inclusion Studies Minor Academic Counselor & Instructor Partnering with multiple departments, Major Absalon established the infrastructure for and helped assess the first cohort of cadets in the diversity and inclusion studies minor. As part of that process, he presented and staffed Leading Inclusive teams, a new course proposal, through the academy’s curriculum committee. He also planned and executed the inaugural Diversity Leadership Seminar, a series of discussions focused on achieving a high-performance organization of people from diverse backgrounds who are empowered and accountable. 2018 Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference Previous Next Previous Next Previous Next Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference Photos 2018 Photos 2019 Photos