1. “How do you solve a problem like Maria?”
Christopher Cappella
And
Victoria Della Valle

2. Summary San Lucas Unified School District Why was Sanchez hired?
Positives
Negatives
Does Sanchez deserve the long-term contract?

3. Question #1
What do you think of the cultural diversity program in the San Lucas School District? Are the goals of the program reasonable? Are good systems in place for reaching these goals? What alternative ideas could you suggest to the school district for improving its program?

4. What do you think of the cultural diversity program in the San Lucas School District?
Good
Minorities need role models

5. Are the goals of the program reasonable?
Unrealistic
Good intentions

6. Are good systems in place for reaching these goals?
Great
Give benefits to teachers
Seminars and workshops

7. What alternative ideas could you suggest to the school district for improving its program?
Culture Day
Balance workload

8. Question #2
What should the committee recommend to the school board in respect to retaining Maria Sanchez? What other recommendations should they make to the board given what they have learned in their experiences thus far?

9. What should the committee recommend to the school board in respect to retaining Maria Sanchez?
Bring her back
Time management

10. What other recommendations should they make to the board given what they have learned in their experiences thus far?
Even out benefits to teachers
Create less tension

11. Question #3
How can you explain the different experiences of Maria and other teachers at the high school? Is there an avenue that could be taken to cope with these differences? How could this situation be managed to improve for Maria, other teachers, other students and the community?

12. How can you explain the different experiences of Maria and other teachers at the high school?
First time teacher
Extra period
New computer
Running the program

13. Is there an avenue that could be taken to cope with these differences?
Less benefits
More benefits

14. How could this situation be managed to improve for Maria, other teachers, other students and the community?
Maria: partner
Other teachers: let them help
Other students: possible participation of non-minorities
Community: bring more people

15. Scholarly Article #1
Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges, and the Required Managerial Tools
Kelli A. Green, Mayra López, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner
Define diversity
Women in workforce
Upper leadership
Green, K., Kepner, K., Lopez, M., Wysocki, A. (2012). Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges, and the Required Managerial Tools. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.

16. Scholarly Article #2
The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace
Sophia Kerby and Crosby Burns
Diverse workplace
Ten Economic Benefits of Workplace Diversity
Point #5
Burns, Crosby and Kerby, Sophia. (2012, July 12). The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace. Retrieved from

17. Ten economic benefits of workplace diversity
“A diverse workforce drives economic growth.”
“A diverse workforce can capture a greater share of the consumer market.”
“Recruiting from a diverse pool of candidates means a more qualified workforce.”
“A diverse and inclusive workforce helps businesses avoid employee turnover costs.”
“Diversity fosters a more creative and innovative workforce.”
“Businesses need to adapt to our changing nation to be competitive in the economic market.”
“Diversity is a key aspect of entrepreneurialism.”
“Diversity in the business ownership, particularly among women of color, is key to moving our economy forward.”
“Diversity in the workplace is necessary to create a competitive economy in a globalized world.”
“Diversity in the boardroom is needed to leverage a company’s full potential.”

18. Scholarly Article #2
The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace
Sophia Kerby and Crosby Burns
Diverse workplace
Ten Economic Benefits of Workplace Diversity
Point #5
Burns, Crosby and Kerby, Sophia. (2012, July 12). The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace. Retrieved from

19. Current Event Article #1
Workplace Diversity Hindered by Failure to Communicate, Study Says
The Huffington Post Online
Survey of 700 managers at 8 companies
Statistics
Biggest problem of minorities – communication
The Huffington Post Online. (2013, April 8). Workplace Diversity Hindered by Failure to Communicate, Study Says. Retrieved from

20. Current Event Article #2
On the Job: Diversity helps workers feel special
Anita Bruzzese
Too many similarities in group
Managers should reconsider
Should Sanchez have a partner?
Bruzzese, Anita. (2012, October 7). On the Job: Diversity helps workers feel special. Retrieved from

21. Conclusion Minority Program Extra Benefits Teacher resentment
Long-term contract