2008-09 Diversity Program Development Initiative Grants Announced
The division of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning Extension funds the Diversity Program Development Initiative for innovative and pilot programs that advance UW-Extensionâs Plan 2008 goals. Now in its ninth year, DPDI has funded 40 programs with 16 campus Continuing Education and Extension partners and two division units with 80 community partners. Grants for up to $10,000 were awarded to four programs for 2008-09.
UW-La Crosse Continuing Education and Extension
E-Mentors: Building Connections between Minority Students, their Parents and Science and Math Faculty
Students will be matched with UW-La Crosse science and math faculty for ongoing email mentoring. Through these relationships minority students will be encouraged to continue math and science classes and learn about careers in these disciplines. Parents will learn how they can successfully support their childrenâs secondary and higher education. Local minority-serving organizations, the La Crosse School District and the UW-La Crosse Office of Multicultural Student Services are partners.
UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
Become a Young Entrepreneur
The Schoolâs College for Teens is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Wells Fargo and UWMâs Small Business Development Center to bring teens hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and information on the educational path necessary to become a successful business owner. The teensâ parents will also be involved in learning about higher education opportunities for business owners.
UW-Extension School for Workers
Diversity and Succession in Wisconsin Unions
The project will develop awareness of the need to build diversity among union leaders and plan for succession while identifying potential union leaders and mentors. Participants will create and implement individual plans for leadership development and create a blueprint for other unions and labor councils to use for the same purpose. School for Workers is partnering with the Milwaukee Labor Council and AFSCME Council 40.
UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies Partnering with Centro Hispano of Dane County
Spanish-Language Music Classes for Adults
Partnering with Centro Hispano of Dane County, this program will offer a new group of Spanish-language music classes for adults in the Madison area for whom Spanish is the primary language. This will offer an opportunity to develop instrumental and/or vocal skills for enjoyment in hopes that they will be able to participate in community-building events.