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.	Organizational Links Ole Miss, Faculty/Staff: Commission on the Status of Women, The: This organization consists of approximately 20 faculty, staff, and student members appointed by the Chancellor and charged with the duty of studying the status of women faculty, staff, and students. The Commission keeps the Chancellor apprised of the concerns and needs of women and recommends ways their needs and concerns might be best addressed. Although most of the CSW members are women, the membership always includes men [description provided by CSW web site]. Ole Miss, Student: Associated Student Body, The/ASB Minority Affairs Committee, The: The ASB is the voice of the students. They help to let the administration know about students' concerns and desires on this campus, and are often successful in their mission. The Minority Affairs Committee was set up to cater to minority, international and disabled students on this campus. Amnesty International: The University of Mississippi chapter of this organization seeks to do many things for the sake of civil liberties. In short, the group hopes to peacefully end human rights abuses throughout the world. Channel 12 News/Daily Mississippian, The: While these two media outlets are not actual organizations whose main purposes are to strive for equality, they have been key in bringing to light specific injustices on the Ole Miss campus. Therefore, they deserve a spot on this links page. Courage, Unity and Pride (formerly known as the GLBA): Ole Miss's GLBA is comprised of a group of students seeking to form a sense of community among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students. The group does not limit itself to only GLBT students and faculty, but is (and has always been) composed of many heterosexual members as well. Habitat for Humanity: This local chapter of the famous international organization consists of student volunteers who help build homes for families who would normally not be able to afford them. HFH not only attempts to give aide to those in need, but also tries to eliminate the stigma attached to them. Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education: The University of Mississippi IMAGE Program is aggressively pursuing minority students interested in the study of science, engineering, and mathematics (SEM) at the baccalaureate level by fostering an environment that supports the total well-being of the student. Based on a rigorous academic program that produces the state's best and brightest, the University's IMAGE Program seeks to open gateways of opportunity to all minority SEM students by providing a host of support services [description provided by IMAGE web site]. Listing of International Organizations: Here is a brief list of some of the international student organizations that exist at Ole Miss. Other Student-Run Groups (Non-Ole Miss): None available as of yet State/National Organizations: American Civil Liberties Union, The: Founded in 1920, this nonprofit organization has worked for over 80 years to preserve the civil liberties granted to all citizens under the United States Constitution. Fight For Your Rights: Created in conjunction with MTV, FFYR is a series of programs that have attempted to show viewers the truth behind hate and fear. By airing on MTV, these shows have hit a nerve with young audiences, getting more and more people under the age of 18 to volunteer in their own communities. Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation: With chapters all over the nation, GLAAD has worked since 1985 to combat homophobia in the media and to protect the rights all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, across the United States. HateWatch: As the name implies, HateWatch is an internet-based organization that strives to seek out injustice at every corner and place it in the spotlight. If acts of hate are not seen, how can they be stopped? National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, The: Created as a part of the Civil Rights movement--before such a movement was even heard of--the NAACP has worked for over 90 years to improve the status of African Americans and other minorities in all over the nation. The closest local chapter of the NAACP can be accessed here. NewMississippi.Com: "We believe in the future well-being of Mississippi and we will work to ensure its success. Although our personal and political perspectives may differ, we all love our state and want her to succeed...We identify the following four principles as part of a shared mission: racial reconciliation, economic development, educational excellence, and community empowerment. " [description provided by New Mississippi web site] Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance: The mission of this group is to promote religious tolerance at every level, and in every place where intolerance is observed. SEED Links Welcome Table: This is a site regarding the President's Initiative on Race, which was an impetus for SEED's creation. Many Faces, Many Voices: ONE SOLUTION: This page was created to provide information for the very first statewide summit on race. Questions? Comments? Complaints? E-mail our WebMistress, Rima Chaddha! © 1999-2003 -- SEED (Students Envisioning Equality through Diversity)	.
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