SD Mines Orientation 2015

FISH IS FISH

Brief welcome and introduction

Creature Feature

Introduction of Objectives

Fish is Fish

Importance of diversity and inclusion

OUTLINE OF SESSION

CREATURE FEATURE

What was difficult about the exercise?

Was it easier to describe the creature or visualize it?

DISCUSSION

How to relate better with other students by being more open to the experiences of others.

Demonstrate how easily an experience can be misinterpreted

By considering the diverse backgrounds of others you will come to understand and communicate with those around you in a more effective manner

INTRODUCTION OF OBJECTIVES

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Disclaimer!

Group questions

FISH IS FISH

What did fish mean when he said, “You were right, fish is

fish”?

GROUP QUESTIONS

DIVERSITY

Does not only pertain to race or ethnicity

Diversity brings new ideas and perspectives

International Experiences

Military Background

Socioeconomic Class

Regional Cultures

Racial/Ethnic Background

Gender

Others?

CONNECTING THE DOTS

INCLUSION

By helping to increase cultural competency, the goal is to also increase campus inclusion

Diversity is not as meaningful without inclusion

“An integrated series of awareness and attitudes, knowledge areas, and skills.”

(Diller, 2011, p.32)

WHAT IS CULTURAL COMPETENCE?

In the past, cultural competence may have only been sought out by those wanting to work specifically with minority groups

The times are changing

May no longer be optional

WHY BECOME CULTURALLY COMPETENT?

Not only for students

Higher education is a time of learning, both in and out of the classroom

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is all inclusive

ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS

Reactions (body language, tone etc.)

Intentional about approach

Take the time to listen

Repeat and/or rephrase

Do your best to understand

Emotional Intelligence

Respect is crucial!

TIPS

LIFE LONG JOURNEY

Cultural competence is emotionally demanding and does not occur overnight

Many benefits from cultural competence

THANK YOU!