2. Where we’re headed…
Activity- What is culture?
Why understanding culture matters
Activity- I Want You To Know
Application to your student organizations
Resources on campus
Questions?
3. What is Culture?
Activity!
As a group, define the word culture. Then, use the stack of
cards in front of you to decide which cards represent a
culture and which do not.
4. Culture
THEY’RE ALL CUTURES!
*Culture = the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a
particular social, ethnic, or age group
*dictionary.reference.com
6. Diversity & Inclusion
Methods to Promote Diversity & Inclusion:
Venture Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Introduce, Interact, & Grow
Be Kind
It’s Contagious
Don’t Assume Anything
Every person is Different
Accept the Difference
Try not to judge
7. Diversity & Inclusion
Approaches to a Great Culture:
1. Avoid Colorblindness
This rids diversity of “value”
and “meaning”
2. Don’t know, Ask!
Kindly
3. Say Something
You accept behaviors if you
don’t speak up
8. I Want You To Know
Activity!
Write down a group to which you identify and answer the
provided questions.
Questions:
What do you want us to know about your group?
What do you never want to see, hear or experience?
What you want your allies to do?
9. The Link to Student Orgs
*Diversity = a point of difference
*Inclusion = the act or state of being included
Recruitment
Communication
Conflict
Understanding (as a state of being)
*dictionary.reference.com
10. Campus Resources
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
odi.osu.edu
Multicultural Center (MCC)
NCBI and DLTP Certifications
mcc.osu.edu
11. Where we’ve been…
Activities:
I Want You To Know
What is Culture?
Defined culture
Understand why Diversity & Inclusion matters
Applied it to your student organization
Reviewed resources on campus
Discussion points on how embracing culture, diversity, and inclusion makes these topics smooth and beneficial
Show “What did this activity accomplish” during the processing of the activity
Diversity and Inclusion have simple definitions which every human being is capable of understanding, right? We’ve all (at one point or another) felt similar or different to others, we’ve all felt included or excluded… Reflecting on those experiences is important to remind us of how we want to be treated, and therefore should treat others.…okay, but what about student organizations? Consider the type of organization you want to be a part of – or consider the image you want to portray of your organization. What are they like in relation to others? Are they supportive, welcoming environments? What does the interaction look like between members or with prospective members? How do members communicate with one another? How are conflicts approached and resolved? Do members attempt to seek to understand one another?