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Embracing Diversity: Challenges and Pathways Forward

This piece explores the historical and contemporary issues of diversity in the United States, focusing on the context of higher education and the role of the U.S. Constitution. It discusses the importance of cultural self-awareness and understanding diverse perspectives. The document emphasizes that diversity is not about political correctness or downplaying others' identities but about valuing differences and fostering inclusive communities. It proposes actionable steps for organizations to create environments that incorporate and value diversity while promoting communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.

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Embracing Diversity: Challenges and Pathways Forward

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  1. Diet, Exercise, Diversify J. C. Crane, Jr. Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives Triton Community College River Grove, Illinois jcrane@triton.edu (708) 456-0300 x3569

  2. Reflections of the Past

  3. Reflections of the Past • Why has diversity been a problem in the United States of America?

  4. Reflections of the Past • Why has diversity been a problem in the United States of America? • Why has diversity been a problem with American institutions of higher learning?

  5. Reflections of the Past • United States Constitution.

  6. Reflections of the Past • United States Constitution. • Founding Fathers and Mono-culturalism.

  7. Reflections of the Past • United States Constitution. • Founding Fathers and Mono-culturalism. Comfort Zones

  8. Stop in the Present Cultural Self Awareness

  9. Stop in the Present • Diversity is…….

  10. Stop in the Present • Diversity is……. about understanding cultural differences.

  11. Stop in the Present • Diversity is……. about understanding cultural differences. hearing a variety of perspectives.

  12. Stop in the Present • Diversity is……. about understanding cultural differences. hearing a variety of perspectives. you sharing with the group.

  13. Stop in the Present • Diversity is……. about understanding cultural differences. hearing a variety of perspectives. you sharing with the group. what I think I know about you…I don’t

  14. Diversity is not….. • White Male Bashing

  15. Diversity is not….. • White Male Bashing • a lesson in political correctness.

  16. Diversity is not….. • White Male Bashing • a lesson in political correctness. • a lecture about how you should think.

  17. Our Journey to the Future

  18. Our Journey to the Future • Diversity Audits

  19. Our Journey to the Future • Diversity Audits • Diversity Plans

  20. Our Journey to the Future • Diversity Audits • Diversity Plans Grass Roots Project

  21. Our Journey to the Future • Diversity Audits • Diversity Plans Grass Roots Project Department Level

  22. Our Journey to the Future • Diversity Audits • Diversity Plans Grass Roots Project Department Level Director of Diversity Affairs

  23. Our Journey to the Future Personal Action Plan

  24. Good Communities • Incorporate and value diversity

  25. Good Communities • Incorporate and value diversity. • Have a shared culture.

  26. Good Communities • Incorporate and value diversity • Have a shared culture • Foster internal communication

  27. Good Communities • Incorporate and value diversity • Have a shared culture • Foster internal communication • Promote caring, trust, and teamwork

  28. Good Communities • Incorporate and value diversity • Have a shared culture • Foster internal communication • Promote caring, trust, and teamwork • Have a group maintenance process and governance structure that encourage participation and sharing of leadership tasks

  29. Good Communities • Incorporate and value diversity • Have a shared culture • Foster internal communication • Promote caring, trust, and teamwork • Have a group maintenance process and governance structure that encourage participation and sharing of leadership tasks • Foster the development of all people

  30. Good Communities • Incorporate and value diversity • Have a shared culture • Foster internal communication • Promote caring, trust, and teamwork • Have a group maintenance process and governance structure that encourage participation and sharing of leadership tasks • Foster the development of all people • Have links to the outside world

  31. Universal Human Needs

  32. Universal Human Needs • The Need to Grow and Learn.

  33. Universal Human Needs • The Need to Grow and Learn. • The Need to be Loved and Respected.

  34. Universal Human Needs • The Need to Grow and Learn. • The Need to be Loved and Respected. • The Need to contribute to Something Worthwhile.

  35. Kings of Diversity Mr. Steven T. Birdine Mr. Forrest Parker Mr. Marlon Smith President/CEO President/CEO President/CEO Affirmation In Action Multiethnic Perspectives Success By Choice Inc. 8417 Locust Grove Drive 9811 Fendale Lane 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #493 Laurel, MD 20707 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Office (301) 317-0307 (540) 840-7111 (800) 321-2464 Fax (301) 721-7101 www.geocities.com/fapconsult/ purpose@successbychoice.com Cell (317) 590-6484 sbirdine1@aol.com J. C. Crane, Jr. www.stevebirdine.com Director of Programs Commit 2 Action 901 Lake Street; Box 223 Oak Park, IL 60303 (800) 527-7782 commit2action@crane-enterprises.com

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