Antiracism Initiatives at Moores
At Moores School of Music, the ad-hoc Committee on Anti-Racism, comprised of a diverse group of faculty and staff members, is engaged in identifying, prioritizing, implementing initiatives, and making recommendations to MSM director Courtney Crappell, with the goal of creating a learning environment that is equitable and diverse, allowing all students to pursue their goals in a safe environment.
Initiatives
Intersectionality Student Group
Supporting the formation of and providing resources for a student led intersectionality group that would provide a safe and welcoming space for BIPOC and LGBT+ students to find community and support.
MSM Anti-Racism Resources – University of Houston Library System
The MSM Anti-Racism Resource site is updated and appended on a regular basis – check back often!
Training for faculty and staff to address issues of diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to facilitating opportunities of diversity and inclusion training for faculty and staff.
Alumni Listening Sessions
We are committed to gaining from the experiences and insights of our alumni to fill in the gaps of our knowledge. Contact a committee member for more details.
Equity in recruiting faculty and students with a focus on community outreach.
We are committed to gain equity in recruiting faculty and students through a community outreach focus.
Development of inclusive pedagogy and academic curriculum.
We are committed to identifying inclusive pedagogy and academic curriculum.
Moores School of Music Antiracism Committee
David Bertman, Julie Derges, Raymond Harvey, Tonasha Laws (Committee Co-Chair), Ji Yeon Lee, Noe Marmolejo, Melanie Mendoza, Madelyn Washington (Committee Co-Chair)