Diversity & Social Justice Resources
This resource page will provide student affairs professionals across the state of North Carolina and beyond with the following information:
- A Diversity and Social Justice Network Contact List
- A list of conferences and professional organizations regarding diversity and social justice
- A list of professional development readings
NCCPA's Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice
NCCPA has a strong commitment to diversity and social justice. NCCPA strives to provide model programs and services regarding diversity and social justice in the student affairs profession. NCCPA recently became the first ACPA state organization to move from an affirmative action statement to a non-discrimination policy, which has allowed for the organization to look beyond race to think deeply about providing premier diversity and social justice programming and services to all members no matter their background. In February 2008, NCCPA held a Social Justice Conference for its members to learn more about the concept and the role of social justice in higher education. The organization has the goal of establishing the following programs and services during the 2008-2009 academic year:
- A North Carolina Diversity and Social Justice Network
- A Diversity and Social Justice Workgroup
- A helpful Diversity and Social Justice Resource Page
North Carolina Diversity and Social Justice Network in Higher Education
To support communication and sharing of information among members regarding diversity and social justice, NCCPA has created the Diversity and Social Justice Network(pdf). This network is a contact list of professionals with a specialty in diversity and social justice in Higher Education/Student Affairs in the state of North Carolina. The purpose of the Diversity and Social Justice Network is to provide members with a list of potential resources and speakers. Members are added to this contact list once per semester. If you interested, please complete the Diversity and Social Justice Network Information Form.
Conferences and Professional Orgaizations
As a student affairs professional, it is important to stay updated on current topics and issues regarding diversity and social justice. See a list of conferences and professional organizations regarding social justice and diversity.
Professional Development Readings
It is not possible to attend every conference or join every professional organization regarding diversity and social justice, so professional development reading is essential in the field of higher education. Check out the ACPA Commission for Social Justice Educators' website for a list of professional development readings regarding diversity and social justice: http://www.myacpa.org/comm/social/pages/mrp.cfm
Contact Information
Darris Means represents the NCCPA Executive Board as the Member-At-Large for Diversity. If you have any questions regarding the content on the webpage or NCCPA’s social justice and diversity initiatives, please contact him using the information below:
Darris Means
Elon University
Elon Academy
Assistant Director of the Elon Academy
(336)278-6285
dmeans@elon.edu
