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1. Part 1Innovative Educators Webinarwww.tbrownassociates.comtom@tbrownassociates.com Diversity, Inclusivity and Civility:Developing and Enhancing Students' Cultural Competence

2. In order to be effective in a diverse world?We must use our powers of observation….

3. Count the FsFINISHED FILES ARE THE RE-SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF-IC STUDIES COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

4. Count the FsFINISHED FILES ARE THE RE-SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF-IC STUDIES COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

5. Count the FsFINISHED FILES ARE THE RE-SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF-IC STUDIES COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS. Being Aware, Conscious, and Paying Attention

6. BlinkMost of us make judgments in less than two seconds….Many of our conclusions are less rational than we think.

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10. Perception: The process of making sense of the world around us…people, situations, etc. Reality from our point of view. Our perceptions reinforce what we have been taught or expect, and they can shape our interactions with others different or similar to ourselves.

11. Workshop Overview Why does diversity matter? What is cultural competence? Can cultural competence be developed? How can does cultural competence contribute to creating a more inclusive and civil community? Can cultural competence be assessed?

12. Imagine a school where all kinds of people feel comfortable showing up, secure in the knowledge that they have a place they don’t have to defend every time they turn around, where they are encouraged to do their best, and are valued for it….Allan G. Johnson, 2006

13. Increased focus on diversity and inclusion Rhode Island College recognizes the essential role diversity plays in an educational exchange, informed by cultural inquiry and designed to stimulate critical and creative thinking. The college seeks to create an inclusive, respectful environment that dispels stereotypes, discrimination, and intolerance. Rhode Island College Diversity Statement

14. Increased focus on diversity and inclusion UMass Boston is a community that naturally extends itself to, and welcomes into its student body, faculty, and staff, a broad spectrum of people in terms of race, ethnicity, age, and economic background. It is our belief that the academic experience here is enriched and enhanced by the inclusion of the varied backgrounds and perspectives that we all bring to it. Chancellor J. Keith Motley

15. The American college campus is one of the very few places on earth where people from so many diverse backgrounds come together for a common purpose.

16. Pre-college experiences of US students* Public universities ** Private universities • >71% grew up in neighborhoods that were “mostly or completely white.” • +/-15% grew up in neighborhoods that were “mostly or completely non-white.” • 61*-65%** attended high schools that were “mostly or completely white.” • 13**-16%* attended high schools that were “mostly or completely non-white.” 2009 Freshman Survey

17. The only other is the American workplace. The American college campus is one of the very few places on earth where people from so many diverse backgrounds come together for a common purpose.

18. Diversityexpands worldliness. Whether we like it or not, many times we find ourselves segregated from other groups in schools, churches, and our own neighborhoods. A college campus is like opening the door to the entire world without traveling anywhere else.Why Does Diversity Matter at College Anyway?US News and World Report , August 12, 2009 Why does diversity matter?

19. Cultural diversity is an integral part of our nation’s history, going back before the early colonies. Native Americans were culturally different, belonging to different tribes, speaking different languages, and having a variety of different values and beliefs.US National Guard and Army website

20. MissionAnswers the question:Why does your college or university exist? Why does diversity matter?

21. Mission Gloucester County College acknowledges and recognizes the importance of diversity in our College community and, therefore, embraces diversity by providing a welcoming environment that celebrates the rich culture and experiences of all populations.

22. Mission MATCoffers quality education and training opportunities and services to its diverse, metropolitan community by collaborating with partners to advance the lives of its students. Milwaukee Area Technical College

23. Diversity is a reality of the human experience; the question is what we do with the diversity we encounter in our lives.The issue is less about diversity and more about what we do to create inclusive communities—on campus and beyond.

24. Creating Unum, from thePluribus

25. Diversity to inclusivityAn inclusive organization where all people are empowered to do their best work.Simma Lieberman

26. Inclusive Campus PoliciesThe University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reaffirms support for non-discrimination based on: Age Ancestry Arrest or conviction record Color Creed Disability Marital status National origin Political affiliation Race Relationship to other employees Religion Sex Gender identity or expression Sexual orientation Veteran's status Membership in the National Guard

27. Santa Monica College PoliciesNo person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of: accent age ancestry citizenship status color disability economic status ethnic group identification gender language marital status medical condition national origin parental status race religion sexual orientation transgender veteran status

28. Tennessee State University recognizes that planning for diversity, inclusion, and access is an integral component of the University’s future….and harnesses this plurality to promote the common interest of the institution and the various publics it serves.

29. DiversityInclusivityCivility Civility matters because treating one another with respect is necessary to effective communication, community building, and finding common ground. The Dance of Incivility in Nursing Dr. Cindy Clark, Boise State University

30. DiversityInclusivityCivility California State University Channel Islands is committed to building and maintaining a diverse, accessible,civil, andsupportive learning community. It fosters respect and understanding among all cultures and all individuals who work, study, live, and teach within this community.

31. What is Cross Cultural Competence

32. What is Cross Cultural Competence A set of congruent knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that enable persons from one culture to understand, communicate, and interact effectively with people of another culture. Multiple sources

33. Cultural competence • Cultural knowledge • Cultural awareness • Cultural skill • Cultural encounters • Cultural desire Campinha-Bacote, 1999

34. Cross cultural competence • Developing an awareness of one's own culture, existence, sensations, thoughts, and environment • Accepting and respecting cultural differences • Resisting judgmental attitudes such as "different is not as good" • Being open to cultural encounters • Being comfortable with cultural encounters “The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence” Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Health Summer 2005

35. requires more than acquiring knowledge….It is leveraging… knowledge, attitudes, and skills to engage and intervene appropriately…across cultures.Latino 101, Maria Hernandez, 2007 Cross cultural competence

36. How does increasing cultural competence support student learning, growth and development?

37. Diversity and EducationSouthern Oregon University • Diversity capitalizes on the unique experiences and common wisdom of all cultures by providing a fertile ground for contrast and comparison. • Provides a view of other peoples so distinct from, yet similar to, ourselves that our own lives and experiences are given new perspective and meaning. • Diversity is an enriching and necessary component of the total educational experience.

38. Chickering’s Seven Vectors:Developmental Tasks for College Students • Developing competence • Managing emotions • Moving through autonomy toward interdependence, • Developing mature interpersonal relationships • Establishing identity • Developing purpose • Developing integrity Chickering & Reisser, 1993

39. Developing Competence • Involves using one’s mind to build skill using analytical and comprehensive thought and the development of forming points of view in dealing with experiences in life. • Encompass skills of listening, understanding, and communicating and functioning in different relationships. Chickering & Reisser, 1993

40. Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships • Tolerance and appreciation of differences • Acceptance is both intercultural and interpersonal. Openness for the understanding of a person for what qualities they possess, instead of stereotyping, is an increase in tolerance. Chickering & Reisser, 1993

41. Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships • Acceptance and appreciation of differences • Acceptance is both intercultural and interpersonal. Openness for the understanding of a person for what qualities they possess, instead of stereotyping, is an increase in tolerance. Chickering & Reisser, 1993

42. Developing Identity • Comfort with body and appearance • Comfort with gender and sexual orientation • A sense of self in a social, historical, and cultural context • Clarification of self-concept through roles and life-style Chickering & Reisser, 1993

43. Developing Integrity • Integrity for one’s beliefs, values, and purposes must be established. • Also, thinking about others’ beliefs and points of view • The willingness to preserve self-respect while monitoring behavior. Chickering & Reisser, 1993

44. Cross Cultural Competence includes: • Willingness to Engage • Cognitive Flexibility & Openness • Emotional Regulation • Tolerance of Uncertainty • Self- Efficacy • Ethnocultural Empathy.

45. Developing competence is a process • Cultural competence is not acquired quickly or casually, rather it requires an intentional examination of one’s thoughts and behaviors. • The first step toward becoming culturally competent is realizing that you probably aren’t. “Cultural Competence in the Biology Classroom” Kimberly Tanner & Deborah Allen, 2007

46. Developing competence is a process • Denial: individuals refuse all interaction with other cultures and show no interest in discovering cultural differences. They may also act aggressively during cross cultural situations. • Defense: individuals consider all other cultures to be inferior to their own culture and will constantly criticize behavior or thoughts by someone from another culture. • Minimization: individuals start believing that all cultures share common values. They will also minimize any cultural differences by correcting people to match their expectations. Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity Dr. Milton Bennett

47. Developing competence is a process • Acceptance: Individuals may still judge other cultures negatively but they will tend to recognize that cultures are different and they may become curious about cultural differences • Adaptation: Individuals gain the ability to adapt their behavior by intentionally changing their own behavior or communication style. • Integration: this stage, individuals instinctively change their behavior and communication style when interacting with other cultures. This stage tends to only be achieved by long term expatriates living and working abroad or Global Nomads. Dr. Milton Bennett

48. Don’t ask students to get out of their comfort zone….

49. Don’t ask students to get out of their comfort zone…. Challenge and support them to stretch their comfort zone.

50. The Value of Study Abroad • Study abroad programs enhance students’ cross-cultural skills and global understanding. • Study abroad significantly contributes to preparing students to function in a multicultural world and promote international understanding. Anastasia Kitsantas College Student Journal, 2004