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NAME is the fastest growing professional organization
in the United States that has as its sole objective the advocacy of
multicultural education as the foundation philosophy of the nation's
educational system from pre-school through higher education.
Attending the NAME conference is becoming a necessary part of the
lifestyles of every educator who wishes to in-service him or herself in
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►WHERE IS THE NAME
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NAME NATIONAL OFFICE
5272 River RD
Suite 430
Bethesda, MD 20816
Tel: 301-951-0022
Fax-301-951-0023.
Email: name@nameorg.org
Website: www.nameorg.org
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WHEN WAS NAME FOUNDED?
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| At the 1990 meeting of the Association of Teacher
Educators’ (ATE) Multicultural Education Special Interest Group, Rose
Duhon-Sells challenged members to create such an organization. The new
association, NAME, was launched through a national conference held in
conjunction with the 1991 ATE meeting in New Orleans. |
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NAME Founders
Rose Duhon-Sells, First President of NAME, Union Institute
Pritchy Smith, First Vice-President of NAME, University of North Florida
James E. Anderson, University of Houston
H. Prentice Baptiste, Jr., New Mexico State University
Lesley McAvoy Baptiste, Houston Public Schools
Charlotte R. Bell, California State University at San Marcos
Samuel H. Bolden, Retired
James B. Boyer, Kansas State University
Glenn A. Doston, Ohio University
Cherry Ross Gooden, Texas Southern University
John Hendricks, Alcorn State University
Tonya Huber, Wichita State University
Marjorie Kyle, Mesa Community College
Alfread G. Mouton, Retired.
Cornel Pewewardy, University of Kansas
Isaiah Sessoms, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Samuel E. Spaght, Wichita Public Schools
Porter Lee Troutman, Jr., University of Las Nevada at Las Vegas
Maureen Vanterpool, Miami University
Doris C. Vaughn, Alabama A & M University |
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF NAME?
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Philosophy
The National Association for Multicultural Education is committed to a
philosophy of inclusion that embraces the basic tenets of cultural
pluralism. NAME celebrates cultural and ethnic diversity as a national
strength that enriches a society and rejects the view that diversity
threatens the fabric of a society.
NAME believes that multicultural education promotes equity for all
regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, language, age, gender, sexual
orientation, or exceptionality. Thus, fair and full participation in a
society’s institutions is paramount as both means and end in NAME’s
philosophy.
NAME believes that multicultural education enables the individual to
believe in one's own intrinsic worth and culture, to transcend
monoculturalism and, ultimately, to become multicultural. This
developmental process is at the center of the individual's noble quest
to define one's relationship and responsibility to our global society.
NAME recognizes that individuals have not always been and perhaps never
will be in complete agreement regarding the definitions and goals of
multicultural education and that continuing debate is healthy.
Goals
There are six points of consensus regarding multicultural education that
are central to NAME’s philosophy, and serve as NAME’s goals:
• To respect and appreciate cultural diversity.
• To promote the understanding of unique cultural and ethnic heritages.
• To promote the development of culturally responsible and responsive
curricula.
• To facilitate acquisition of the attitudes, skills, and knowledge to
function in various cultures.
• To eliminate racism and discrimination in society.
• To achieve social, political, economic, and educational equity.
Objectives
The following specific objectives highlight several of NAME’s future
directions:
• To establish a clearinghouse for multicultural education resource
materials.
• To establish standards and policy statements for educational
institutions and organizations.
• To facilitate initiatives to encourage culturally diverse individuals
to enter the professions.
• To establish appropriate special interest groups to meet the unique
thematic interests of members.
• To develop a national clearinghouse for consultant services to assist
educational institutions with multicultural training, research,
in-service programs, curriculum development, and solutions related to
the creation of a multicultural society |
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HOW IS NAME ORGANIZED?
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NAME is an organization of volunteers. The national office is in
Bethesda, MD. . It has two full time paid staff – an Executive Director
and an Office Administrator. The board consists of 24 individuals. There
is an Executive Committee of five – President, President-Elect, Immediate
Past-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. There are 10
regional directors, 3 at-large members and 5 Founders. None of the board
members are paid. The organization is funded through membership fees and
revenue from an annual conference. Currently, there are about 25 state
chapters, each with a state board of directors. In addition there are
standing committees and ad hoc committees.
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WHAT ARE NAME'S COMMITTEES?
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NAME Committees
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WHO IS ON THE BOARD?
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WHO IS ON THE BOARD?
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WHERE ARE THERE NAME CHAPTERS?
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NAME CHAPTERS
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HOW DOES ONE START A CHAPTER?
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How to Start a NAME Chapter
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WHAT IS NAME’S ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY? ∆
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NAME's Anti-Discrimination Statement
NAME is committed to an anti-discrimination policy in all of its
programs and services. NAME is consciously and proactively inclusive of
all areas of diversity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity,
color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, religion,
age, socioeconomic status, marital status, language, disability, or
immigration status. |
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HOW DOES ONE GET
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HOW DOES ONE GET ON THE BOARD?
Under the by-laws of the Association, the paid membership of the
Association is eligible to vote in NAME’s elections. Elections are held
yearly with positions staggered.
Executive Board – The President-Elect holds office for 2 years, then
assumes the office of President for 2 years and then Immediate Past
President for 2 years. In 2005 there will be an election for
President-Elect.
The Secretary and Treasurer hold office for 3 years and
then may run for a final 3 years.
Regional Directors – Each year half of the 10 Regional Directors are up
for election. In 2005 the even numbered regions are open – Regions
2,4,6, 8 and 10. Terms are for 3 years.
At-large Members – At-large members are eligible to serve a 3 year term
followed by an additional 3 year term. Each year one of the 3 positions
is open for election.
Founders – the Founders hold their own election each year for the 5
positions on the board. |
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RESOLUTIONS AND POSITION PAPERS ADOPTED BY
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RESOLUTIONS AND POSITION PAPERS ADOPTED BY
NAME
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WHEN AND WHERE IS THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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NAME’s annual conference is held each fall – late October to
mid-November.
Upcoming conferences
NAME Conference History
1. 1991 in New Orleans: Toward Education That is Multicultural
2. 1992 in Orlando: Multicultural Education for the Twenty-First Century
3. 1993 in Los Angeles: Creating Connections: United We Make A
Difference
4. 1994 in Detroit: Facing the Challenges of Cultural Pluralism and
Diversity: A Clarion Call for Unique Opportunities in the 21st Century
5. 1995 in Washington, D.C.: Multiculturalism: Our Common Responsibility
in Educational Practices and Social Challenges
6. 1996 in St. Paul: Revitalizing Democracy through Multicultural
Education
7. 1997 in Albuquerque: Daring to Educate for Equity and Excellence: A
Multicultural and Bilingual Mandate for the 21st Century
8. 1998 in St. Louis: Creative Partnerships: Gateway to Embracing
Diversity and Multiculturalism
9. 1999 in San Diego: Multicultural Education: Crossing Borders for
Equity and Justice
10. 2000 in Orlando: Real Magic: The Realization of Multicultural
Education in the Everyday
11. 2001 in Las Vegas: High Stakes: Achievement, Assessment, and
Advocacy through Multicultural Education
12. 2002 in Washington, D.C.: We the People: Fulfilling the Promise of
Democracy and Equity through Multicultural Education
13. 2003 in Seattle, Washington: From Rhetoric to Reality: Student
Achievement in Multicultural Societies
14. 2004 in Kansas City, MO: Unmasking the Legacy of the Brown Decisions
Through Multicultural Education
15. 2005 in Atlanta, GA: Renewing the Dream Through Multicultural
Education: Sharing Power, Valuing Culture, and Achieving Social Justice
16. 2006 in Phoenix, AZ:
Honoring
Multicultural Communities, Stories and Struggles
in a Contested Land.
17. 2007 in Baltimore, MD: Charting the Course to Academic Excellence
and Equity through Multicultural Learning Communities
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WHAT ARE NAME’S PUBLICATIONS?
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WHAT ARE NAME’S PUBLICATIONS?
Journal - Multicultural Perspectives
Since Summer 1993 the National Association for
Multicultural Education has published a quarterly journal, Multicultural
Perspectives. The journal is edited by Penelope L. Lisi and members of
the Editorial Committee. Each edition includes feature articles,
reviews, program descriptions, and other pieces by and for multicultural
educators and activists around the world.
Every member of NAME receives the journal as part of their membership.
Write for Multicultural Perspectives
Newsletter - NAMENews
NAMENews, the national newsletter of the National
Association for Multicultural Education, is published three times per
year. State and Regional chapters are encouraged to submit information
on NAME activities, and individual members are invited to submit
articles and letters to the Editors for consideration.
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HOW DOES ONE JOIN NAME’S LISTSERV?
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HOW DOES ONE JOIN NAME’S
LISTSERV?
The National Association for Multicultural Education hosts a Listserv,
also known as an Email Discussion Group. The listserv, named NAME-MCE
provides a forum to discuss multicultural education, share resources,
post job openings, announce conferences or other events, and ask
questions of educators and activists around the world.
Questions, concerns, or suggestions about the NAME Listserv should be
directed to the Listserv moderator. |
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HOW DOES ONE BECOME A MEMBER? ∆
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HOW DOES ONE BECOME A MEMBER?
Membership
NAME's membership encompasses the spectrum of professional educators and
specialists, including early childhood, classroom and higher education
faculty, administrators, psychologists, social workers, counselors,
curriculum specialists, librarians, scholars, and researchers. Persons
affiliated with teacher education, ethnic studies, ESL and bilingual
education, social science, anthropology, liberal and fine arts programs,
and other departments, colleges, and schools with an emphasis on
multiculturalism are also encouraged to become members.
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WHAT AWARDS HAS NAME GIVEN?
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NAME AWARDS
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DOES NAME HAVE A CODE OF ETHICS?
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CODE OF ETHICS
The National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) was founded
in 1990 to bring together individuals from all academic levels and
disciplines and from diverse educational institutions, and other
organizations, occupations and communities who had an interest in
multicultural education. NAME is committed to a philosophy of inclusion
that embraces the basic tenets of democracy and cultural pluralism.
NAME celebrates cultural and ethnic diversity as a national strength
that enriches a society and rejects the view that diversity threatens
the fabric of a society. NAME believes that multicultural education
promotes equity for all regardless of culture, ethnicity, race,
language, age, gender, sexual orientation, belief system or
exceptionality. NAME believes that multicultural education enables the
individual to believe in one's own intrinsic worth and culture, to
transcend monoculturalism and, ultimately, to become multicultural. This
developmental process is at the center of the individual's quest to
define one's relationship and responsibility to our global society. NAME
recognizes that individuals have not always been and perhaps never will
be in complete agreement regarding the definitions and goals of
multicultural education -- and that continuing debate is healthy.
In order to maintain the highest standard of conduct within NAME and to
enable NAME to continue its mission, it adopts the following Code of
Ethics which applies to all paid staff, volunteer office holders, and
committee members.
No paid staff, volunteer office holder or committee members shall:
1. Use or permit to use the NAME logo, endorsement, services, or
property of NAME for the benefit or advantage of any individual, except
in conformance with NAME policy.
2. Use his/her NAME affiliation for financial gain, other than nominal
value for his/herself or others.
3. Use his/her NAME affiliation in connection with the promotion of
political agendas, religious matters, or positions on any issue not in
conformity with the position of NAME.
4. Act or speak so as to influence the conduct of NAME in order to gain
personal financial benefit, or for the benefit of any entity or
individual with which the individual has a significant relationship,
interest or affiliation, or
5. Act in any way that is contrary to the best interests of NAME.
In the event that a paid staff, volunteer office holder or committee
member becomes aware of a potential conflict of interest, the individual
shall disclose such conflict to NAME as soon as he/she becomes aware of
it. Further, they shall absent him/herself from the room during
deliberations, and shall refrain from voting in connection with the
matter. The individual shall not permit his/her presence at the meeting
to be counted in determining whether there exists a quorum. |
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