This interdisciplinary event will challenge participants to recognize both the rationale for, and the significant impact of, incorporating inclusivity as an over-arching "performance dimension" before, during, and after the design and development of human environments. Through a series of experiential learning activities, discussions, and interdisciplinary-group "interventions" in the campus landscape and its environs, participants will begin to uncover the true meaning of "inclusive" or "universal" design in a profound way.

The goal of the three day event is to explore and express, through a non-competitive, charrette-like process leading to environmental interventions, the inclusivity commitments of the university community as described in the tagline that appears at the bottom of every university document "An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act." While many assume that this legal statement of inclusivity is important only to the employment and administrative practices of the university, it has implications for the natural and built environment as well. With recent political and judicial decisions threatening the future of affirmative action, critical exploration is timely.

Four designers/artists whose work incorporates inclusivity will participate for three days making presentations and assisting teams in creating environmental interventions and installations. Students, faculty, and members of the community have several options for participation. Those who wish to participate in the creative aspects will form teams that work throughout the weekend. Students may register for two course credits. People who are interested in the issues but unable to commit to the entire workshop are welcome at the presentation events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The event will begin late Friday afternoon with a keynote presentation by Susan Goltsman, landscape architect and principal of Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman of Berkeley, followed by dinner. Participants will break into small groups to brainstorm how the UO tag line statement might be visually, spatially or experientially interpreted, with the invited designers acting as roving consultants. The evening session will conclude with a group discussion.

Saturday morning will begin with a presentation by three panelists, sharing their perspectives on ability, gender, race and culture as factors in experiencing the physical environment. Following the presentations, teams will be formed to discuss issues, generate ideas, and identify both opportunities and sites on campus to make an intervention or create an installation that illuminates the idea of inclusivity in the campus environment.

These groups will work directly with the invited designers throughout the next day and a half to design these interventions and, where practical, construct and install them as temporary elements on the campus. There will be several "check-in" points throughout the two days. The event will culminate early Sunday afternoon with a presentation/exhibition of interventions and a closing discussion by all participants and the invited designers.