Multicultural Enhanced Learning for Diversity (MELD) Resource Database

The most important factors that promote diversity and inclusive classrooms at Penn State are “easy access to resources” and “support from colleagues.”

- Survey conducted by the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, 2003

Listed below are three types of resources pointing instructors to people who can provide support, insight, and lessons on diversity issues:

If you are a faculty member at Penn State and would be interested in sharing ideas with your colleagues about integrating multicultural perspectives into courses, or if you have suggestions about diversity–related organizations or guest speakers, please contact tlt@psu.edu.

The Support Network lists Penn State faculty who have volunteered to share experiences, lessons learned, and best practices with their colleagues to create inclusive classrooms. These individuals consistently integrate a rich mix of multicultural and international perspectives in their courses.

Penn State is fortunate to have dozens of support departments staffed with experts who address diversity-related issues. The Penn State Diversity Resources index is an alphabetical listing of these departments.

Support Network

Listed by Subject

If colleagues are not listed under a category, another way to find experts is to Browse Materials by "Subject Category". Authors of the materials may be able to provide support.

Support Network

Listed by Subject

Faculty Support Resources (Within Penn State)

Listed by Title