I. Preface
History of the RDPP
Since its student-initiated inception in 1997, the Racial Discrimination Prevention Policy (RDPP) has been the work of students, staff, faculty and administrators at Antioch College. The College’s Sexual Offense Prevention Policy inspired the idea for a policy designed to support an anti-racist College environment. There have been incidents on the Antioch College campus that demonstrated the need for this type of policy. Procedural components to address prevention are also included in the policy as part of the mediation and resolution process. The College’s Administrative Council approved this policy on April 25, 2006.
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Antioch College vs. Japanese College
Antioch College vs. Japanese College
By Miyuki Sese
Since last fall, Antioch has had several Japanese exchange students from Ryukoku University. This university is located in Kyoto with another campus in Shiga prefecture. It is the oldest Buddhist university and was founded in 1639. According to the Japanese exchange students, there are many differences between Antioch College and Ryukoku University.
First, the biggest difference is the number of students. Compared with about 170 students of Antioch College, Ryukoku University has about 100 times more students, and it seems common that most students do not know other students in their class. This can be good because it allows students to have a lot of friends with different opinions and personalities. On the downside, compared with Antioch College, the relationships between teachers and students in such a large university seem weak.
As for housing, most students in Antioch College live in dormitories. Most Ryukoku University students live in apartments by themselves. There are some dormitories but they are only for students who belong to the Baseball or Rugby clubs and overseas students. That’s because the number of students is so large that the university does not have the capacity to allow all the students to live in a dormitory. However, Japanese students seem to enjoy their own life styles in Antioch College. “It is difficult for me to maintain both my private time and official time in dormitory, but I am glad to talk with a lot of my friends anytime.”said Eriko. “I am enjoying staying in a dormitory with my friends”said Rie. Continue reading Antioch College vs. Japanese College
Looking Back & Moving Forward: An RDPP Panel
Looking Back & Moving Forward: An RDPP Panel
When: Saturday March 1st
Where: Antioch College
Who: The Antioch College Community
What: Antioch College’s Community Government is proud to host the historical Racial Discrimination Policy Panel. This panel is not an exercise in nostalgia but a galvanizing effort that will continue to further the purpose and charge of the Racial Discrimination Policy. Now is a critical time at the college, and making sure that the RDPP continues to be present in our community and institution is an essential component in the transition of the college. The college is at a critical juncture and the needs of the RDPP must not be left behind in the chaos. This panel of alumni stands to remind the community of the impetus and importance of the policy. The community can then inform the panel of how the RDPP currently functions and together we can decide on a plan to move the RDPP forward. Continue reading Looking Back & Moving Forward: An RDPP Panel
STAFF PROFILE : Shahkar Strogler
by Alex Mette
How long have you been at Antioch?
Coming up on ten years.
Did you grow up in the area?
No, I moved here when I was thirteen.
From where?
Reston, Virginia.
How did you like growing up half here and half in Virginia? My formative years, that’s why I’m a weirdo now I guess.
I moved here when I was in high school, most people get crazy so…
So you were involved with Antioch through Yellow Springs for a good part of your life.
Oh yeah, I partied here.
Any stories about coming to Antioch?
No I can’t go there. It was always fun, it used to be that they had a big thing about townies coming to campus so we got chased off. People I knew stopped coming around because it was such a hassle. Continue reading STAFF PROFILE : Shahkar Strogler
Letter from Collective
Dear Antioch College Community:
The past eight months have been extraordinary for our collective, and the experience of running for Community Government has been deeply meaningful in each of our lives. We have been fortunate enough to influence campus discourse and the future of the College by publicly naming what we believe to be the school’s dire needs. We are proud to see our ideas, including a fully-funded fourth CG Officer, an endowment for CG, the first year mentorship program, and the careful analysis and restructuring of our current shared governance model, added to the community agenda. Being at Antioch during this turbulent time has been nothing less than a high-speed rollercoaster ride. We have all played various roles and held various views on the future of Antioch. We greatly cherish the experience of working within shared governance and of campaigning as a collective for Community Government.
Regretfully, we must inform the community of our collective’s decision to step down as candidates for CG, for reasons both personal and political. As we look to the future and assess our individual wants and needs, we feel strongly that our values, coupled with the experience bestowed upon us by an Antioch College education should be brought to the world in other meaningful and effective ways. We will move on in different directions.
Moving on has been a difficult decision for us, but we feel it is the right one. We give thanks to all those whom have provided us guidance. We are especially grateful to the professors, staff, students, friends, and family who have supported us throughout our time at Antioch College. We are confident that we have each made our own marks on this place and we know our vision of what Antioch can be will live on in the future. We trust that the members of the “Fab Four” collective have the talents, skills, energy, and enthusiasm to lead this community through the difficult transition ahead.
Sarah Buckingham
Julian Sharp
Micah Canal
Nicole Bayani