One Great Challenge

The First Annual One Great Challenge
Learning Together in the New Millennium

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Tennessee Technological University

"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place." –- Margaret Mead

Great educational institutions not only have a great diversity of thought, people, and experiences; they also know how to engage intelligence and productivity based on these resources. This conference will explore successful strategies for administrators, teachers, and students committed to fostering what Margaret mead called a “richer culture” within our schools.

This conference seeks to move beyond diluted interpretations of diversity by encouraging proposals that confront and challenge celebratory, superficial approaches to multiculturalism. Theoretical and practical proposals that address the depth and complexity of diversity are strongly encouraged.

Parking

Please park in the designated area, the driveway to Walton House (the President's house, #14 on the campus map) on Dixie Avenue. No parking passes will be necessary for this area. After you park, cross Dixie Avenue and walk left (staying on Dixie). Roaden University Center (#10 on the map) is the the third building.

Sponsors

  • Diversity, Equity and Access Council
  • Office of Minority Affairs
  • Honors Program
  • Commission on the Status of Blacks
  • Commission on the Status of Women
  • Associated Scholars Guild
  • Office of Extended Programs and Regional Development

Additional Info

We have a block of ten rooms reserved at the Baymont for Monday night, April 6th. All are non-smoking. The rate is $65. plus tax. The check-in deadline is 6 pm (though usually hotels will hold beyond this with a credit card, of course). In order to receive this rate, conference-goers need to call the hotel directly at (931) 525-6658 and state that they are attending the One Great Challenge Conference. Rooms must be reserved before March 23rd. Hotel contact: Jackie Burlingame.

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