The major objectives of this conference include:

• Reporting critical findings from the project to the UIUC community;
• Determining and understanding how racial and ethnic diversity differs depending on institutional context;
• Discussing how to foster an environment where racial and ethnic diversity issues can be addressed by colleagues;
• Initiating a dialogue around issues of racial and ethnic diversity on the Urbana-Champaign campus;
• Providing an interactive atmosphere whereby participants are able to recognize and respect the pluralistic nature of race and ethnicity;
• Providing a context in which participants are able to discuss student life, curriculum, teaching, and research, and brainstorm how to create a campus climate that promotes inclusion and social justice.