Some group of Chuckleheads called "Whose Diversity" thinks the UMN is not diverse enough here are their solutions..

- we demand that the University increase the number of Indigenous students to reflect a percentage that is much higher than the percentage of Indigenous peoples in the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota.

- In one year, the university student body should be proportional to one-half of the Twin Cities demographics of non-white groups.

- In two years, the university student body should be proportional to three-fourths of the city demographics of non-white groups. (For example, the student body should be 13.5% Black in two years compared to the city demographics of 18% Black residents

# My Comment - The States population is 5.2% black and UMN is a state school, not a city school..

- We demand access to at least one gender-neutral restroom in every building on campus.

- We demand that all University buildings be compliant with the American With Disabilities Act (ADA). The current signage on the second floor of Coffman is not compliant with the ADA.

# For the record that Building was built in 1940

- We demand that at least one (1) meditation room per UMN Twin Cities campus (i.e., East Bank, West Bank, St. Paul) be made available for students, staff, faculty, and community members of all religious and spiritual beliefs. The room decor and atmosphere should be conducive to meditation and healing. The decor shall be approved by a committee of students, staff, and faculty who embody multiple religious and spiritual beliefs to ensure that these rooms are as respectful and encompassing as possible.

The full list of stupidity..

http://whosediversity.weebly.com/demands.html

(06-18-2014 02:10 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  Some group of Chuckleheads called "Whose Diversity" thinks the UMN is not diverse enough here are their solutions..

- we demand that the University increase the number of Indigenous students to reflect a percentage that is much higher than the percentage of Indigenous peoples in the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota.

- In one year, the university student body should be proportional to one-half of the Twin Cities demographics of non-white groups.

- In two years, the university student body should be proportional to three-fourths of the city demographics of non-white groups. (For example, the student body should be 13.5% Black in two years compared to the city demographics of 18% Black residents

# My Comment - The States population is 5.2% black and UMN is a state school, not a city school..

- We demand access to at least one gender-neutral restroom in every building on campus.

- We demand that all University buildings be compliant with the American With Disabilities Act (ADA). The current signage on the second floor of Coffman is not compliant with the ADA.

# For the record that Building was built in 1940

- We demand that at least one (1) meditation room per UMN Twin Cities campus (i.e., East Bank, West Bank, St. Paul) be made available for students, staff, faculty, and community members of all religious and spiritual beliefs. The room decor and atmosphere should be conducive to meditation and healing. The decor shall be approved by a committee of students, staff, and faculty who embody multiple religious and spiritual beliefs to ensure that these rooms are as respectful and encompassing as possible.

The full list of stupidity..

http://whosediversity.weebly.com/demands.html

The one comment I have is the one about the building built in 1940. It still has to meet ADA.

Related

http://csnbbs.com/thread-692701.html

(06-18-2014 02:10 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  - we demand

I love this idea of "we demand."

Instead of saying "hey, Facilities, the 2nd floor is not up to ADA standards and this can make it difficult for people with any manner of disabilities," it is instead "we demand." Instead of saying "would it be possible to designate one of the bathrooms as co-ed or family so that people have more options?" it is instead "we demand."

And so on. And so forth.

And, I am honestly disappointed to add, the local "Indigenous" community has rather unfortunate struggles along many avenues: single families, crime, alcoholism, unemployment, and a lack of commitment to middle and higher education. So if there are not enough "Indigenous" interest in going to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, how the fark does the Administration reach that goal outside of simply having open enrollment for "Indigenous" applicants?

Just because a building was built in 1940 (or whenever) doesn't mean by any measure that it doesn't have to be compliant with ADA.

Demand...or else what?

Still think liberal indoctrination is a joking matter? This and Wisconsin are two of the dumbest liberal states in America.

(06-18-2014 02:55 PM)TPBlaze84 Wrote:  Just because a building was built in 1940 (or whenever) doesn't mean by any measure that it doesn't have to be compliant with ADA.

Yes it does. It is grandfathered.

(06-18-2014 02:57 PM)DrTorch Wrote:  Demand...or else what?

Throw a hissy fit haha

We demand- Cotton candy and coconut water dispensaries be installed next to the free condom machines and hash oil vending.

Good grief. To think my Dad has two diploma's from that place. Too bad he isn't around to see this stupidity being bandied about. He'd have another heart attack... or die laughing, one of the two.

(06-18-2014 03:00 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(06-18-2014 02:55 PM)TPBlaze84 Wrote:  Just because a building was built in 1940 (or whenever) doesn't mean by any measure that it doesn't have to be compliant with ADA.

Yes it does. It is grandfathered.

Again, no. There is no such thing as a grandfather clause for the ADA. Small Businesses can apply for what is called a "Safe Harbor" exemption, but I believe we are talking about a public institution.

(06-18-2014 03:04 PM)JMUDunk Wrote:  Cotton candy and coconut water dispensaries

I demand clarity.

Are you saying that you want a cotton candy dispensary and a coconut water dispensary, or are you saying there is something as awesome as a dispensary that serves cotton candy flavored coconut water?

(06-18-2014 02:59 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  Still think liberal indoctrination is a joking matter? This and Wisconsin are two of the dumbest liberal states in America.

Ever heard of Illinois?

(06-18-2014 03:13 PM)Lord Stanley Wrote:  

(06-18-2014 03:04 PM)JMUDunk Wrote:  Cotton candy and coconut water dispensaries

I demand clarity.

Are you saying that you want a cotton candy dispensary and a coconut water dispensary, or are you saying there is something as awesome as a dispensary that serves cotton candy flavored coconut water?

That's the best I could come up with as far as some self-indulged hypster Bev that the gentle millennial, pajama boy type may demand.

I figured Perrier might be a little "dated".

Does anything embarrass today's generation?

Quote:Since it has been the experience of both undergraduate and graduate students of color that there are not enough faculty of color to serve as our advisors,
○ We demand the university expand all underfunded and understaffed ethnic studies departments and program to include a minimum of 8 faculty lines, at least 2 of which must be senior faculty members. We demand that this process be initiated within the next academic year (FY 2014-2015), and that hires be made in each successive year until these numbers are achieved.
○ We also demand that new hires of faculty of color be made in all departments that currently have one or zero representatives from historically underrepresented groups.
○ We demand that faculty and new hires be paid competitive salaries.
● We demand that within two years the university will have at least 2 faculty members of color engaging in critical race and ethnic studies scholarship with a social justice emphasis in every department, and that they be paid competitive salaries.
● We demand that the university give students of historically marginalized backgrounds an opportunity to play a role in the hiring processes of faculty of color.

I wonder what would happen if the university demanded they take a full load the entire year, and attend class.. Wonder what happens if not enough "applicants" apply? Do they have to go out and beg people to come?

I think I would "demand" they pack their schit and get the F#$% out.

Gawd, the whining. Can't take it.