1. Regarding co-curricular activities, the Task Force recognizes that at least six major units (Council of Academic Deans, Associated Students Performing Arts and Lectures, Associated Students Inc., Cesar Chavez Center Richard Oakes Multicultural Center, Student Affairs and the Office of Human Relations) are all likely to be conducting co-curricular activities for the fall and our best information indicates that they are not currently collaborating.
2. We recognize that SFSU established a Jewish Studies program, after many years of deliberation and that it was created with the financial support of the local Jewish community. We now recommend the establishment of an Arab and Islamic Studies program dedicated to the study of the Arab world and Islamic civilizations.
a. The curriculum should be anchored in community fieldwork and authentic scholarship of the Arab and Islamic peoples first, and, second, from the perspective of recognized scholars and authorities in the study of the Arab World and Islamic Civilizations and not from a Eurocentric or Colonial point of view.
b. The program should be stand-alone and autonomous serving both the general education requirements as well as specialization in the fields of Arab and Islamic studies as a separate program.
c. The suggested colleges for housing the department are Behavioral and Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies, or Humanities.
d. The program will be established after hiring two fulltime faculty members, one expert in the scholarship of the Arab world and the other in Islamic Studies (this is modeled after the Jewish Studies Program two FTE's). The suggested areas of study are: Languages (Arabic, Farsi and Turkish); Sociology of the regions and peoples; History of the regions and the Diaspora; Political Science; Cultural Anthropology; Literature; Religious Studies; Philosophy; International Relations; Economics; Creative Arts; Psychology.
e. We recommend that the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Humanities and Ethnic Studies support the hiring process logistically and financially.
3. Establish an Islamic Studies Endowment Advisory Council or visiting committee to help raise private funding in cooperation with the University's Office of Development. The Jewish Studies Program should be encouraged to reactivate its Board of Advisors.
4. Include an FTE line in Jewish Studies for Israel Studies to supplement its already existing two FTE's.
5. Encourage opportunities for cross-cultural studies where appropriate in both co-curricular and interdisciplinary programs.
Sources of Information Utilized by Task Force
5/16/02: The University's summary of events, describing recent activities on campus and the University's response to them.
MESSAGES FROM PRESIDENT ROBERT A. CORRIGAN AND OTHERS
09/11/01: Campus closes; SFSU community unites in sorrow
09/12/01: Classes resume; 'hardest days may lie ahead'
09/17/01: Spirit of mutual support, avoidance of scapegoating mark campus response
09/24/01: Campus adopts "Love is stronger than hate" message
09/25/01: Response to tragedy a powerful civics lesson for SFSU students
10/08/01: Free Speech and civility: keeping the balance
10/24/01: International students: "You have a family here"
11/05/01: I am very proud of the work we have done
4/05/02: Campus challenge: "To speak and act in a way that recognizes the humanity of all members of our community."
4/12/02: 'Hate speech is not free speech': Corrigan decries anti-Semitic flier promoting rally
4/12/02: Welcoming remarks delivered by President Robert A. Corrigan to the Model Arab League
4/30/02: President's letter of appreciation for the Muslim Student Association's letter of apology
05/07/02: Human Relations Dean: "Individually and collectively we can do much"
Department of Public Safety video of May 7, 2002 events
5/13/02: 'I invite you to join me in speaking out for this University's true values'
05/14/02: Academic Senate Chair: "Resolve and action required"
05/14/02: Academic Senate unanimously passes a Resolution in Support of Civil Discourse and the Principles of the Academy
05/15/02: San Francisco Chronicle publishes op-ed by Professor Mark Phillips: 'Fear and anger -- Raw emotionalism of Mideast comes to San Francisco State rally'
05/20/02: President's Message: "Look to the University Web site for updates"
05/22/02: We cannot afford to distort each other's positions
Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University
Executive Summary of the Final Report of the Commission on Human Relations: Focus on Racism and Other Forms of Discrimination
Communications regarding student mediation: Including letter to mediator D. Fischer, letter to student groups
Communications regarding creation of the President's Task Force: Including copy of charge and sample invitation letters.
June 1995 Report from the San Francisco Hillel Jewish Student Center and the Jewish Community Council: "Anti-Semitism at San Francisco State University"
May 30, 2002 Recommendations from the Vice President of Academic Affairs Taskforce on Civil Discourse
Original Email from Professor Zoloth
Sample Emails received in response to Zoloth email and subsequent media coverage
Sample print media coverage May 10th - June 11th (Public affairs also has apes of other media, e.g. television coverage) including headlines:
May 13 -- FrontPage Magazine "Anti-Semitic Pogrom at San Francisco State" as a title for a reprint of Zoloth's email
May 16 -- S. F. Examiner "Jihad on Campus?"
May 16 -- Time Herald "Hate University"
May 16 -- Jerusalem Post "Anti-Semitic riot at San Francisco State University"
The Status of Muslim Civil Rights in the United States 2001 " Accommodating Diversity" -- Council on American-Islamic Relations Research Center (CAIR)
"SFSU names Jewish History, ethics scholar Marc Dollinger to endowed Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility"
Office of Student Programs Leadership Development (Student Handbook) -- Division of Student Affairs
Sub-Committee Meeting of Special Colloquia and Discussion Report and Recommendation -- Prepared by Interfaith Understanding, Lillian Hyatt
Ensuring Equal Access to Quality Education -- Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education
Racial Harassment in Education Institutions a Checklist for Administrators -- Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education
Racial Incidents and Harassment Against Students at Educational Institutions; Investigative Guidance; Notice -- Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education
Proposal from Professor Anton, Re: Peace Studies
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
GUPS, MSA and ADC-SF's complaint regarding discriminatory and other unlawful practices at San Francisco State University directed against the Arab/Muslim-American community filed with the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.
Bay Guardian articles: "State of Unrest" -- 07/10/02
San Francisco Chronicle "So close, so far" -- 04/19/02
Counseling and Psychological Services -- San Francisco State University Mission Statement
The United Religions Initiative Charter
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