District VIII Opportunity and Inclusion Scholarship recipients at 2019 Conference

Opportunity and Inclusion

CASE District VIII is committed to growing the diversity of the advancement profession and helping member institutions strengthen their relationships with an increasingly diverse alumni population. In support of this commitment, the O&I chairs advance a cohesive and comprehensive effort centered on increasing competency, changing the culture, and building an organizational conscience to ensure that District VIII is a community where all members feel welcome and engaged—a community that reflects and diversity and richness of the discipline of advancement itself.

Contact information about CASE District VIII Opportunity and Inclusion efforts:

Maureen Procopio, Chair
District VIII Opportunity & Inclusion
Senior Director, Campaign Strategy and Institutional Benchmarking
University Advancement
University of Oregon
districts@case.org

Meet the 2020 Opportunity and Inclusion Scholars
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  • To encourage consistent recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of qualified professionals with diverse backgrounds at all levels of CASE and to serve as a resource to management.
  • To educate members of District VIII about how cultural competency and diversity impact the work environment.
  • To encourage recognition that the process of better understanding each other’s diversity and cultures is one of increased respect, knowledge, compassion and inclusion.
  • Ensure that the annual district conference experience reflects the diversity and richness of members of our profession and the communities they serve.
  • Welcome new professionals of diverse backgrounds to the district and the profession.
  • Serve as a conduit for volunteer professionals and students of diverse backgrounds to get involved with CASE district conferences and activities.
  • Serve as a mentor for professionals and students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Promote and serve as a resource for CASE’s O&I programming.