A few quick notes…
In order to better facilitate research and engagement in areas of social responsibility and social justice, the following list of resources has been compiled and organized by broad categories of social justice. Please note that many of the resources listed under one category could also be useful when working in other categories of social justice/responsibility. Please also keep in mind that many student groups who are not listed regularly sponsor events that deal with issues of social justice and/or social responsibility. For a comprehensive list of student clubs and organizations visit the STUDENT LIFE page.
SHU’s Service Learning Program is called Siena Serves. This program offers opportunities for students to serve their communities both local and global. Check out the SIENA SERVES website for more info!
If you are in need of a faculty/staff mentor or advice with research/projects in a specific area of social responsibility, please contact one of the committee members and they will provide you with the names of faculty and staff who may be willing to assist you.
The Adrian Dominican Sisters are active in many areas of social justice. If you are doing research or planning a project in a specific area of social responsibility/justice we encourage you to contact Sr. Mary Jones, Director of Mission Education mjones11@sienaheights.edu to inquire about possible collaborations with the Adrian Dominican Sisters. We also encourage you to visit the ADS website for information about their mission and key issues & initiatives.
SHU’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion Sharese Mathis smathis@sienaheights.edu would also be a wonderful resource for many projects in various areas of social justice and social responsibility.
The Campus Ministry page has some great links for those seeking to volunteer locally. Check them out here.
Lastly, PLEASE also take a look at the links on the FACULTY/STAFF RESOURCES page. Many of the online resources that provided information on a variety of social justice issues are located in the ONLINE RESOURCES section of that page.
The Issues
Race & Ethnicity
Student Groups: PRIDE
Classes of Interest:
ENG 354: Gender, Sexuality and Literature
HUM 110: Introduction to Ethnic and Gender Studies
PSY 275: Psychology of Gender
PSY 380: Human Sexuality
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: Equality Michigan, PFLAG Lenawee,
Online Resources: CDC.gov, Human Rights Campaign, Point Foundation, Trans Student Educational Resources, The Trevor Project
NOTE: There is a special PRIDE sponsored section of the SHU library. Contact one of our helpful SHU librarians for more information.
Gender
Student Groups: N/A
Classes of Interest:
BAM 40: Women in Business
COM 340: Intercultural Communication
EDU 301: Perspectives in American Education
ENG 354: Gender, Sexuality and Literature
HIS 204: Women in U.S. History
HUM 110: Introduction to Ethnic and Gender Studies
PHI 200: Philosophy of Race and Gender
PSY 275: Psychology of Gender
PSY 380: Human Sexuality
PST 321: Women and Religion
SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 469: Social Justice in Local-Global Contexts
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: Catherine Cobb Shelter; Institute for Research on Women and Gender; Sport, Health, & Activity Research & Policy Center
Online Resources: HE for SHE, The Representation Project, Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, UN Women, Unite Women
Socioeconomic Class
Student Groups: Habitat for Humanity
Classes of Interest:
EDU 301: Perspectives in American Education
SED 342: Parent School Partnership Special Education
SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 113: Cultural Anthropology
SOC 469: Social Justice in Local-Global Contexts
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: Daily Bread, Lenawee County Food Pantries, Lenawee Department of Health and Human Services, Sunnyside Center for Peace & Justice, United Way — Monroe/Lenawee
Online Resources: Hunger, Homelessness & Poverty Task Force, Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, PublicHealth.org, The Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality
LGBTQ
Student Groups: PRIDE
Classes of Interest:
ENG 354: Gender, Sexuality and Literature
HUM 110: Introduction to Ethnic and Gender Studies
PSY 275: Psychology of Gender
PSY 380: Human Sexuality
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: Equality Michigan, PFLAG Lenawee,
Online Resources: CDC.gov, Human Rights Campaign, Point Foundation, Trans Student Educational Resources, The Trevor Project
NOTE: There is a special PRIDE sponsored section of the SHU library. Contact one of our helpful SHU librarians for more information.
Environment
Student Groups: Beta Beta Beta, Green Light Environmental Club, Sustainable College Committee
Classes of Interest:
SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 113: Cultural Anthropology
SOC 200: Movements Towards Sustainability
SOC 469: Social Justice in Local-Global Contexts
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: Adrian Oil and Gas, The Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan, The Ecology Center, Environmentally Concerned Citizens of South Central Michigan, Great Lakes Echo, MICATS, The River Raisin Watershed Council, Sierra Club — Michigan Chapter
Other Online Resources:Beyond Pesticides, Center for Food Safety, The David Suzuki Foundation, Earth Justice, Food & Water Watch, Greenpeace, Pesticide Action Network North America, The Stewardship Network
Ability Status
Student Groups: SAFE
Faculty/Staff Contacts: Laura Lyall, Office of Accessibility Coordinator
Classes of Interest:
CDV 115: Child Growth and Development
EDU 201:Principles of Teaching in School and Society
SED 312: Introduction to Special Education
SED 342: Parent School Partnership Special Education
SED 361: Introduction to Learning Disabilities
SED 381: Nature and Needs of Individuals with Cognitive Impairment
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: HOPE Community Center, Local HOPE Community Center
Online Resources: AAPD, Disability Studies Quarterly, Equality & Human Rights Commission
Body Diversity
Student Groups: SAFE
Classes of Interest:
HUM 110: Introduction to Ethnic and Gender Studies
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources:
Online Resources: Association for Size Diversity and Health
Education
Student Groups: T.E.A.C.H.
Classes of Interest:
EDU 201: Principles of Teaching in School and Society
EDU 301: Perspectives in American Education
EDU 349: Culture and Diversity in Schools
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: Lenawee County Education Foundation, LISD
Online Resources: Alliance for Educational Justice, Education Justice, Educational Justice
Health
Student Groups:
Club Med
Classes of Interest:
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: Lenawee Department of Health and Human Services; Sport, Health, & Activity Research & Policy Center
Online Resources: Publichealth.org,World Health Organization
Human Trafficking
Student Groups:
beFree: The Siena Heights University Human Trafficking Coalition
Classes of Interest:
ENG 354: Gender, Sexuality and Literature
HIS 204: Women in U.S. History
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources: MI Human Trafficking Task Force, MI Attorney General Human Trafficking Website
Online Resources: Rescue.Org
Business
Student Groups:
Classes of Interest:
BAM 311: Business Ethics
BAM 411: Business & Society
BAM 450: Women in Business
BAM 485: Social Entrepreneurship
COM 340: Intercultural Communication
MGT 302: Management Principles & Cases
MGT 329: Managing Cultural Differences
MGT 440: Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Online Resources: Net Impact
Criminal Justice
Student Groups:
Criminal Justice Club
Classes of Interest:
Local/Regional Organizations & Resources:
Online Resources: ACLU, The Counted, Capital Punishment Project (ACLU), DPIC — Death Penalty Information Center, Department of Justice, National Police Accountability Project, Southern Poverty Law