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; kosher2. Fashion…the burka; cowboy hat3. 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.