1. SD Mines Orientation 2015 FISH IS FISH

2.  Brief welcome and introduction  Creature Feature  Introduction of Objectives  Fish is Fish  Importance of diversity and inclusion OUTLINE OF SESSION

3. CREATURE FEATURE

5.  What was difficult about the exercise?  Was it easier to describe the creature or visualize it? DISCUSSION

6.  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

7.  http://vimeo.com/3937 4062 http://vimeo.com/3937 4062  Disclaimer!  Group questions FISH IS FISH

8. What did fish mean when he said, “You were right, fish is fish”? GROUP QUESTIONS

9. DIVERSITY  Does not only pertain to race or ethnicity  Diversity brings new ideas and perspectives

10.  International Experiences  Military Background  Socioeconomic Class  Regional Cultures  Racial/Ethnic Background  Gender  Others? CONNECTING THE DOTS

11. INCLUSION  By helping to increase cultural competency, the goal is to also increase campus inclusion  Diversity is not as meaningful without inclusion

12. “An integrated series of awareness and attitudes, knowledge areas, and skills.” (Diller, 2011, p.32) WHAT IS CULTURAL COMPETENCE?

13.  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?

14.  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

15.  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

16. LIFE LONG JOURNEY  Cultural competence is emotionally demanding and does not occur overnight  Many benefits from cultural competence

17. THANK YOU!