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FOIA Number: 2009-0541-F FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Public Liaison Series/Staff Member: Maria Echaveste Subseries: OA/ID Number: 13017 FolderlD: Folder Title: PIR [President's Initiative on Race] - Meeting Agenda/Lists Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: S 31 1 9 2 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Planning Purposes Only Contact: 202/456-7150 November 28, 1997 PRESIDENT CLINTON TO HOST TOWN MEETING ON RACE IN AKRON, OHIO Washington, DC - President Clinton will hold the first of a series of national town meetings on race on Wednesday, December 3, at 11:30 a.m, EST, at the E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at the University of Akron. In launching his Initiative on Race, President Clinton called for Americans to come together and to undenake a national dialogue about race and issues associated with race. One America: President Clinton's Initiative on Race, The Akron Town Meenng is the first of these conversations on a nationwide level. WHAT: One America: President Clinton's Initiative on Race The Akron Town Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, 1997 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., EST WHERE: E.J. Thomas Performing Ans Hall University of Akron, Akron, OH. *** Televised LIVE on C-SPAN *** An important focus of the town meeting will be young America because they are the next generation of leaders, and they will inherit a nation whose face is dramatically changing. Three young people from Akron will be among the initial participants in the meeting. Additionally, writers David K. Shipler, author of A Country of Strangers: Blacks and Whites in America;" Beverly Daniel Tatum, a Mount Holyoke professor who wrote "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?"; and Abigail Thernstrom, co-author of America in Black and White: One Nation, Indivisible, will be asked to reflect on the young people's experiences and ideas. The conversation will expand to include the on-stage audience of 75 youth, local educators, community leaders, busmess executives, members of the faith community, elected officials and families. An overflow audience of 5,000 in the JAR Arena (also at the University of Akron), individuals and organizations at 54 sites in 16 states have committed to watch the President's town meeting and conduct their own conversations when it concludes. M n# u p THE PRESIDENT'S INITIATIVE ON RACE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, MD Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom NOVEMBER 19,1997 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AGENDA I. Introduction/Review of the Agenda John Hope Franklin 9:00 a.m.-9:05 a.m. II. Welcoming Remarks William E. Kirwan 9:05 a.m.-9:10 a.m. President, University of Maryland III. Report from the Advisory Board Chairman John Hope Franklin 9:10 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Advisory Board FV. Report from the Executive Director Judith A. Winston 9:45 a.m.-9:55 a.m. V. Introduction of Roundtable Topic for the Day John Hope Franklin 9:55 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Topic: The Value of Diversity in Higher Education Colleges and universities that promote diversity can greatly contribute to improving race relations in the 2 Ist Century and to creating a stronger, more just, and more united American community. Minority participation in higher education has increased dramatically in the last several decades, though disparities still remain. Studies indicate that this increased racial diversity can yield substantial educational benefits for all students. By bringing together students of different backgrounds, colleges and universities are teaching students critical lessons about how to live and work together, and they are exposing students to new perspectives that enrich the learning environment. Increased minority participation in higher education can also help overcome racial disparities in society by providing quality education to traditionally underserved groups. There are many colleges and universities across America that have developed and are continuing to develop policies and programs that can foster these benefits of diversity. At its November 19 meeting, the Advisory Board will discuss the value of diversity in higher education and will identify existing programs, policies, and partnerships that are 1 promoting the value of diversity on campuses across America. A. Panel 1: Perspectives on the Value of Diversity in Higher Education 10:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m. 1. Nannerl Keohane, President, Duke University 2. Ted Childs, Vice President for Global Workforce Diversity, IBM Corp. (Tentative) 3. Jennifer Walper, undergraduate student and Student Government Association Vice President of Human Relations, University of Maryland ** 10-MINUTE BREAK ** 10:55 a.m.- 11:05 a.m. B. Panel 2: Research on What Works on Campus 11:05 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1. Daryl Smith, Professor of Education and Psychology, Claremont Graduate University 2. Norman Francis, President, Xavier University of Louisiana 3. Jesus Trevino, Director, Intergroup Relations Center, Arizona State University ** PRESS AVAILABILITY ** 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. ** LUNCH BREAK ** 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. C. Reports from Lunch Discussions Advisory Board 1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. D. Panel 3: Methods for Promoting Diversity in Higher Education 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 1. Mari Matsuda, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center 2. Arnold Mitchem, Executive Director, National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations 3. Joe McDonald, President, Salish Kootenai College (Tentative) VI. Discussion Topic: The Current State of Discrimination and Advisory Board the Importance of Civil Rights Data Collection and Enforcement 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. VII. Next Steps/Adjournment John Hope Franklin 3:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Andrew J. Mayock - 06/04/98 02:41:16 PM ' Record Type: Record To: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message cc: Subject: Next Steps for PIR Anniversary PIR ANNIVERSARY - NEXT STEPS: Since we are not meeting again until next week, here is the status of the assignments from Tuesday's meeting. Today, please send me an e-mail individually (so as not to clog up the system) on where your piece(s) stands. I'll expect to hear from the first person listed in each section where multiple names are listed. (Also, please let me know of any omissions/mistakes/additions.) Thank you. Assignments in Progress: Q&A - Barnes, Mayock, Semedo Juicy Tidbits, Groovy Examples, It's Happening (e.g, Bell Atlantic) - Hutchinson Press Strategy (especially sequencing) - Weiss-Tobe, Semedo UC San Diego Newspaper - Lewis, Semedo Advisory Board and Letters to Advisory Board - Winston, Socarides, Rundlet Validators List (including details of calls) - Moore, Echaveste, Hutchinson WH Personnel Stats - Nash, Scott Religious Weekend (including calling Linda Lader) - Echaveste, Shea Letter from JHF to ministers, rabbis et al - Echaveste, Shea Op Ed Strategy - Semedo Cabinet Activities - Winston, Jennings Complete Assignments: Talking Points - Bames, Semedo Cover Letter for Validators from EBB, JHF - Bames Gingrich Speech - Lewis (FYI: The speech is on research/technology and universities, or something like that, but not race.) Conservative calls and lunches - Mathews, Echaveste Message Sent To: Sylvia M. Mathews/WHO/EOP Judith A. Winston/PIR/EOP Maria Echaveste/WHO/EOP Amy W. Tobe/WHO/EOP Ann F. Lewis/WHO/EOP Andrew J. Mayock/WHO/EOP Richard Socarides/WHO/EOP Beverly J. Barnes/WHO/EOP Michael D. McCurry/WHO/EOP Cheryl D. Mills/WHO/EOP Stacie Spector/WHO/EOP Dominique L. Cano/WHO/EOP Eleanor S. Parker/WHO/EOP Marjorie A. Black/PIR/EOP Marjorie Tarmey/WHO/EOP Miriam H. Vogel/WHO/EOP Audrey M. Hutchinson/PIR/EOP Ruby Shamir/WHO/EOP Lynn G. Cutler/WHO/EOP Mona G. Mohib/WHO/EOP Jonathan E. Smith/WHO/EOP Brigham C. Smith/WHO/EOP Marsha Scott/WHO/EOP Darby E. Stott/WHO/EOP Lori L. Anderson/WHO/EOP Maureen T. Shea/WHO/EOP June G. Turner/WHO/EOP .*^v...,:. f ! Sylvia M. Mathews " 05/30/98 11.24:48 AM Record Type: Record To: Richard Socarides/WHO/EOP cc: Maria Echaveste/WHO/EOP, Minyon Moore/WHO/EOP, Andrew J. Mayock/WHO/EOP bcc: Subject: Re: Daily Meetings Richard, what do we plan to achieve with these meetings? That may help us think about if this is the right agenda. Richard Socarides 05/30/98 09:21:05 AM Richard Socarides 05/30/98 09:21:05 AM Record Type: Record To: Maria Echaveste/WHO/EOP, Minyon Moore/WHO/EOP, Andrew J. Mayock/WHO/EOP, Sylvia M. Mathews/WHO/EOP cc: Subject: Re: Daily Meetings Forwarded by Richard Socarides/WHO/EOP on 05/30/98 09:23 AM Lin LiU' VSlk '05/29/98101:24:11" RM Record Type: Record To: Michele Cavataio/PIR/EOP cc: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message Subject: Re: Daily Meetings |£] Revised list of subgroups, chairs, and members for June 17,18 meeting. Proposed Schedule for June Advisory Board Meeting June 17, Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 Education Economic Development Gov. Kean - Chair Linda Chavez-Thompson - Chair Gov. Winter Angela Oh Dr. Franklin Suzan Johnson Cook Laura Harris Staff: Scott Staff: John 11:30 -1:15 Lunch 1:15 - 4:00 Vision for One America: Vision for One America: Leadership and Values Values of Inclusion Gov. Winter - Chair Dr. Franklin - Chair Suzan John Cook Angela Oh Linda Chavez-Thompson Gov. Kean Laura Harris Staff: Mike W. & S;D. Campt Staff: Jacinta and Bambi June 18, Thursday 9:30 - 12:00 Full Advisory Board Meeting 12:00 - 2:00 Lunch Message Copied To: Scott R.