Relationship & Diversity

Objectives Describe the different types of people and their roles on your campus and list the benefits of cultivating relationships in college Recognize the importance of diversity and cultural competence Explain how stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are related Describe the process of resolving conflict in relationships

Differences and Similarities On the card write 3 things you have in common with your classmates. On the other side of the card write 3 ways your are different from your classmates. Pass the cards to the instructor.

Cultivating Relationships in College There are many people on and off campus to support you and help you succeed  Professors  Advisors, Counselors, Tutors, Mentors, Student Leaders  Classmates  Family and Friends

Appreciating Diversity Diversity motivates to expose the community to a variety of ideas, cultures, viewpoints, beliefs and backgrounds.

The five F’s 1.Food…Collard greens; kosher 2.Fashion…the burka; cowboy hat 3.Folklore… “war stories; fishing tales; ghost stories; etc. 4.Famous people …the hero's 5.Festivals …the celebrations, rituals What 5 F’s have you learned from your families? Different Cultures and Ethnic Backgrounds

Appreciating Diversity There are many kinds of diversity:  Gender and Sexual Orientation -2/3 of the student college population is women -Educate yourself about sexual harassment  Racial, Ethnic and Cultural  Generational

Diversity

Teaching Styles

Fighting Hate The remedy to begin combating hatred is learning to understand others and appreciate diversity. Stereotyping is an oversimplified opinion of someone or something Prejudice is “ pre-judging ” a person or situation without knowing the facts Discrimination occurs when an action is taken on the basis of prejudice  The most common types are sexism, racism and ageism

Resolving Conflict Create Boundaries If a problem arises:  Define the problem  Discuss the problem with the person directly  If problem persists, discuss with the department chair or dean  Stay calm and focused on resolution Approach conflict as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and act with integrity

Wrap-up Start investing in the relationships that are available to you on campus. Reflect on your own cultural competence, and identify opportunities on your campus to interact with people whose backgrounds and cultures are different from your own. Explore the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination that may have occurred in your own life, or what you observe around you. Anticipate the types of conflicts that might occur this semester with professors, roommates, classmates, friends, and family.