Course attributes are alphanumeric fields attached to courses that facilitate grouping of data in the schedule of classes. The Diversity Attribute (dei) does not have any curricular requirements and is not associated in any way with Potsdam Pathways or General Education. Attributes found in the SUNY Potsdam schedule of classes include Service Learning (sl) Women’s Studies Multicultural (wsm) and Women and Gender Studies (ws).
Attributes help students sort through the schedule of classes for specific types of classes. The Diversity Attribute will help students looking for diversity-rich courses find your class more easily.
Use the Diversity Attribute Checklist (PDF) to help guide you in your course/syllabus preparation. You may also use the examples of diversity-rich course syllabi below as guides.
Examples of Diversity Rich Syllabi
How to Apply for the Diversity Attribute for a Course
To submit a course for the diversity-attribute, please email Lauren Diamond Brown, to set up a time to meet with the diversity attribute review committee. The committee will ask for a copy of your syllabus prior to the meeting. During the meeting you will have the opportunity to discuss how your course meets all of the items on the diversity attribute checklist (PDF). If you have any questions about your course or the process, feel free to email Lauren Diamond Brown, chair of the diversity attribute review committee.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Lauren Diamond-Brown.