The Center for Human Origin and Cultural Diversity
University of Missouri - St. Louis
The Center for Human Origin and Cultural Diversity was founded in Fall, 1995, as a joint venture between the Anthropology Department, the College of Education, and the Maybuye Center (Archive of the African National Congress) at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
It is housed in the Anthropology Department, and its Director and Co-Director are department members. Its secretary is the Anthropology Departmental Assistant.
The Anthropology Department provides expertise in understanding human origin and cultural diversity; the College of Education provides expertise in designing curriculum for elementary through high school students. Building on the foundations of anthropological knowledge, the Center has designed a 3-12 curriculum. Currently, no comprehensive anthropology curriculum exists in the U.S.
Building on the foundations of a 21st century College of Education and anthropological knowledge, the Center has designed a 3-12 curriculum. Currently, no comprehensive anthropology curriculum exists in the U.S., that compliments the NCSS and MAP standards.
The Center has an advisory board consisting of leading educators, clergy, businesspeople, and civic leaders from the culturally diverse African-American community in St. Louis. Its attorney is the businessman Steven C. Roberts, an owner of Roberts Broadcasting.
Professional Development Workshops for teachers
Resource activity books available through the Center for Human Origin and Cultural Diversity