[Cwgrad-announcements] Grad and Diversity issues
Andrew Winer
andrew.winer at ucr.edu
Tue Nov 20 20:47:24 PST 2007
For what's it worth, I agree with Chris. There are things being put forth here about which some of us might have alternate views/angles.
-Andrew
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From: chris abani
To: Robin Russin
Cc: CW List ; Eric Barr ; Rickerby Hinds ; Andrew Winer
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Cwgrad-announcements] Grad and Diversity issues
Robin,
Shouldn't we as faculty discuss this off list first before we open it up for general conversation?
Chris
On 11/19/07, Robin Russin <robin.russin at ucr.edu> wrote:
Hi all--
Just got back from NY in time to go to the Grad diversity meeting this morning, which covered a lot of interesting territory.
A few points, in brief:
I will be proposing that I and other faculty in the MFA try to visit other campuses with the aim of recruiting, and with an eye to diversity. Dean Rabenstein has said he may be able to help fund this at least in part.
Erith and I have spoken about an MFA get together before the end of term, especially for those who will be involved in playworks. I would welcome any such plans on your part as well, such as Carly's open house this past fall.
We encourage you, the students, to get the word out to your undergrad alma maters as well-- you're our best recruiters!
We encourage you, especially those of you who fit the term of "diversity" students, to find a faculty mentor, and to network with each other. We want you to succeed, and for your success to bring us more students like you in the future.
Suggestions are welcome at the grad division for how better to address your needs as graduate students, especially in regard to recruiting and retaining diversity students.
Regarding the TA thing: you are not alone in your frustration. Dance still has not received their budget, and I spoke with their grad advisor who is still unable to tell her MFAs who will definitely have a TA for winter. The problem is that we don't get the numbers until the final weeks--though I know this puts you all in suspense and is not how I'd like to handle things. But right now, it's how the system works.
Robin Russin
Assistant Professor
Department of Theatre
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
(951) 827-2707
(213) 949-1061 cel
robin.russin at ucr.edu
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