Becky Foster

Clerk

Records and Registration

“I think it’s been very good and I’ve learned a lot from it. And I think other people should take part in this.”

Edna Clinton

Personnel specialist

Human Resources

“I would recommend it for the entire university staff, faculty and administration and students. … Diversity is not something that should be mandatory; it should be lived.”

Elham Springer

Secretary

Minority Student Affairs

“I think it’s great. I think we need it. I think faculty and staff need it. We have to start somewhere and this is a good place.”

Rafael Rodriguez

Director

Minority Student Affairs

“It’s been going great. I’m one of the co-facilitators. The program in its new format has really allowed for a lot more sharing of information. The group has challenged the facilitators. … It needs to be continued and supported every seminar.”

Roger Ferris

Operations manager

Memorial Union

“Yes, I would recommend [the seminar] for other people. It has helped me to realize a couple of things. I think we need earlier awareness and intervention of this. The freshmen when they’re coming in need to be exposed to multiculturalism and global issues. I’ve become aware of some local commercial areas that need to be made aware of diversity issues and multicultural populations in Ames.”