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DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE WORKPLACE
Dr. Val MargaritNovember 13, 2014
Presentation Outline Introductions - Why We Are Here Diversity Activity Defining Terms Demographic Changes in the United States DMAC Student Demographics Why International Students Choose the U.S. History of Diversity in the Workplace Diversity Plan Conclusion
Rationale for the Diversity In-service
Demographic changes Increase awareness about diverse issues Reduce stereotypes that deter from
effective teaching and management Limited awareness on global and diverse
issues Globalization economy Hiring, training and retaining people Employment laws
Digital Media Arts College Values
Diversity
Globalization
Student success
Creative expression
Cooperative team spirit
DMAC’s Mission Supports Diversity
DMAC is dedicated to providing career focused undergraduate and graduate education that prepares students to excel in artistic expression and understand the interdependence of technology, media and entertainment in a culturally diverse, global society.
What Is Culture? Culture is the entire way of life for a
group of people It includes things such as language,
standards of beauty, hand gestures, styles of dress, food, and music
Culture is learned. It is passed from one generation to the next through communication—not genetics
Ethnocentrism Ethnocentrism occurs when a
person uses their own culture as a standard to evaluate another group or individual, leading to the view that cultures other than one’s own are abnormal
Cultural Relativism Cultural relativism is the process
of understanding other cultures on their own terms, rather than judging according to one’s own culture
When working or studying with others, it is important to try to employ cultural relativism to understand cultural differences
What Is and Why Diversity Matter?
Human characteristics that make people unique
Respecting and valuing human differences
A diverse workplace that includes and uses the talents of all employees
RESPECT
Key to SUCCESS
Demographic Changes in the United States
Demographic Changes in Florida
DMAC’s Student Demographics
Countries represented at DMAC
History of Diversity in the Workplace
The 1964 Civil Rights Act - prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Equal Pay Act of 1963 – protects men and women from sex-based wage discrimination
Employment Age Discrimination Act of 1967 – protects individual who are 40 years of age or older
Civil Right Act of 1991 – provide monetary damages for intentional employment discrimination
Diversity Plan
Leadership Driven Diversity activities embedded
into all departments Continued efforts to recruit,
retain and develop a culturally diverse workforce
Hold leaders accountable for achieving diversity
Conduct cross-cultural training Modify services for targeted
demographics groups
Information Driven
To support monitoring and dissemination of cultural awareness, knowledge and skills
Remember . . .
People long to be celebrated,
not tolerated!
Let US celebrate today and every day!
ConclusionLearning about and accepting diversity is imperative to our success
Diversity prepares students for future career success
Increased retention rate
Diversity promotes understanding, cooperation and respect
Diversity improves interpersonal effectiveness and increases personal and professional opportunities
Diversity = Success= Happiness
Referenceshttp://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/tools/tool026.shtml