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Episode 3
“Mastering” Diversity Leadership: The Diversity Management Program at Cleveland State University.
Friday, July 6, 2007; 10AM (Eastern)

What background and experiences create the most effective diversity and inclusion leaders? Many of us who “grew up” in the diversity field carved our own unique paths during a time when there weren’t any specific degrees or programs in Diversity Management. On today’s show, Richard Friend and Judy Seidenstein examine Cleveland State University’s Diversity Management Program, the first and only graduate program of its kind in the country.

Cleveland State University’s Diversity Management Program is an executive MBA-style master’s program for business leaders, HR professionals, school administrators, community leaders, consultants, and nonprofit leaders. Working with experienced faculty and top professionals in the field, students gain necessary practical skills to manage change, solve problems and meet the challenges presented by diverse employees, clients and markets.

Join us as we talk with Lisa Gaynier, Director of the Diversity Management Program at Cleveland State University and Gregory Loftus, Chief of Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department who has 20 years in law enforcement and is a graduate of the Diversity Management program.