Dr. J.W. Wiley: Director, Lecturer and ConsultantAccolades
Your Diversity Enlightenment for the 104 staff members was well received. [It was] overwhelmingly described with comments such as the following: Really good! A good speaker! He was dynamic and kept us awake. Awesome Speech. Necessary! Excellent presentation. Awesome, fun and enlightening. Good, great workshop. Highlight of the week. Should be repeated all the time! Comments like the ones above are rarely received from the residence hall staff…Working with a group of campus leaders who believe they already know about issues of diversity and are “sensitive enough” are difficult to reach. Your presentation and approach not only kept their attention, but also challenged them in ways we have not been able to before
~ Brian Hartman, Director of Residence life
The presentation you gave to the students was exactly what they needed. I was impressed by your organization, style, wisdom, candor, and ability to engage your audience. After you left, the students continued to discuss issues you raised for an additional 1½ hours; a tribute to your effectiveness
~ Dr. Mike Morgan, Chair, Comm. Disorders and Sciences
J.W. Wiley is more than a valuable resource on this campus. After attending one of his films, or a diversity enlightenment session, it is clear that he can tackle the difficult subjects that he must address with grace and confidence
~ Adam Disque, President, Student Association
Using such programs as the [Diversity] Film Series, and the highly praised Diversity Enlightenment Workshops, Mr. Wiley has created bridges between faculty, students, staff, and community unlike any that I believe have ever existed at [the university]
~ Dr. Richard Robbins, Professor of Anthropology
Rarely does one find students and faculty having intellectual discussion about film in which the students are equal participants, but this happens all the time at [The Diversity Film Series]
~ Dr. James Armstrong, Chair, Gen. Professor of Anthropology
The conversation in the diversity film series has helped me to be more sensitive to other opinions. I had dreamt about using film before. The series will help me move into actually using it.
~ Nancy Allen, M.S. Professor, Comm. Disorders and Sciences