DATE:       11/11/02
CONTACT:    Romando James, (864) 656-5986; rjames@clemson.edu
WRITER:     Susan Bedingfield, (864) 656-3876; sbeding@clemson.edu

Think tank on cultural
diversity set at Clemson

	 CLEMSON   After 9/11, not one student left Clemson University 
out of fear for their safety.
  	Continuing that tradition of respect and diversity, the 
university will hold a think tank on "The Role of Cultural Values and
Their Relationship to 'One Clemson'" Nov. 12 at Tillman Auditorium at 
7:30 p.m.
 	"It is important for Clemson to receive recommendations from 
some of the  best minds the state has to offer if we are to continue 
being seen as a school for students of all races," said Romando James,
professor, Department of Family and Youth Development and principal 
investigator for the program.
	The think tank will:
          ·  Cover the diversity, roles, relationships and cultural 
	     values of all ethnic groups at the university;
          ·  Add to the body of knowledge for enhancing the importance 
	     of cultural values of ethnic groups at every level of     
             higher education.  
	The results of the program will be recorded and recommendations 
will be distributed to James Barker, Clemson president.
	"Strengthening our sense of community and increasing our 
diversity are all part of recognizing and appreciating Clemson's 
distinctiveness. This program will help maintain an environment that is 
healthy, safe and attractive," said Barker.
	Clemson University 4-H Operation P.R.I.D.E. and the Chi Zeta 
Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, held in conjunction with the 
National Psi Phi Week, are presenting the program.
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