Equity and Diversity

		Office of Equity and Diversity


The Office of Equity and Diversity focuses on early indentification and preparation of potential candidates from diverse backgrounds. The office is supportive of initiatives to make certain that students are eligible for application to a Teacher Education Program upon applying for admission to the University. Students declaring a major in the College are provided links to individuals, services, programs, resources, and activities to ease their transition into the College to increase the likelihood of their retention.
Education and Recruitment Objectives: To project and foster a positive attitude toward teachers and teaching To collaborate with local school district representatives to encourage the early identification and preparation of students who are interested in teaching as a career To collaborate with middle and high school counselors and parent groups to encourage course choices, proficiency in the written and verbal skills, a 2.5 minimum grade point average, and the following test scores: ACT -- 21+, or SAT -- 990+, or Praxis I (computer or paper test) -- Reading (173), Math (173), Writing (172) To collaborate with the local school district to implement the ATEAM initiative (Aspiring Teachers, Educators, Administrators, and Mentors) or Future Educator Clubs To collaborate with Lexington Community College to identify and prepare students for transitioning to the University, eligible for application to a Teacher Education Program To participate in community projects to build community awareness of the need for diversity in the teaching force and the standards for admission to a Teacher Education Program To serve as a point of contact to minority students' questions or concerns What you will find in the Office of Equity and Diversity: A friendly welcome General information regarding the college and the community General advising and survival tips Scholarship information A network for academic and social services Community resources Committed advocacy
For more information, please contact: Rose M. Boulay UK College of Education 128 Taylor Education Building Lexington, KY 40506-0001 (859) 257-1229 e-mail: rose.boulay@uky.edu		About Diversity at the COE Important UK Diversity Links Office of Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Opportunities UK Survival Tips
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