2. Villanova Diversity Statement
In support of the University’s mission,
Villanova will be a community of men
and
women increasingly diverse in culture,
ethnicity, race and socioeconomic
status
and welcoming to individuals of diverse
religious traditions.
3. Villanova Diversity Statement
Villanova University, as a Catholic Augustinian institution
of higher education, recognizes diversity as
an integral component of the teaching and learning
experience and an essential element of the ongoing
intellectual, social and spiritual development of every
member of the Villanova community. Accordingly,
Villanova University will be a diverse community.
We commit ourselves to cultivating an academic
environment marked by genuine curiosity about
different perspectives, ardent receptivity to knowledge
generated through intercultural connections
and genuine sensitivity to the variety of human
experiences marked by domestic and global differences.
4. Villanova Diversity Statement
Everything we do as a
University should send a
clear message that
“all are welcome here”.
5. Diversity and You!
Diversity is defined as acknowledging,
understanding, accepting, valuing, and
celebrating differences among people
with respect to age, class, ethnicity,
gender, physical and mental ability,
race, sexual orientation, spiritual
practice, and public assistance status.
Numerous benefits to embracing
diversity.
6. Diversity and You!
Roadblocks Ways to Overcome
Biases Recognizing that they exist;
willingness to move beyond
Stereotypes Bias-free, inclusive
communication
Prejudices Understanding and
sincerely caring about how
you affect others
Not wanting to get involved
7. Diversity and You!
Stereotyping and its Effects:
Stereotypes have 3 characteristics:
They imply that all people in the group are the same. “You
know how men are.”
They contain a judgment. Notice that the judgment often
reveals more about the stereotyper’s beliefs or expectations
than it does about the stereotyped individual. “Young people
today don’t have a good work ethic.”
Stereotypes are fairly inflexible.
By seeing all people in a group as the same, you deny people
their individuality.
You distort your own ability to get a clear view about the person in
question leading you to prejudge or misjudge others.
Stereotyping is often demeaning and offensive; you are treating
the person as less valuable limiting THEIR opportunities.
8. Diversity
There are two dimensions of diversity;
Primary dimensions, which are factors that
are born to us.
Primary dimensions would include
age, sex, race, skin- color and other things we
have absolutely no control over.
Secondary dimensions, which are learned.
Secondary dimensions include
education, religion, socioeconomic
status, geographic location, etc…
9. Diversity
Our country’s demographic make up is
becoming increasingly more diverse.
Which means our workforce is also
more diverse.
So lets honor and appreciate the new
workforce.
10. Diversity
We must also deal appropriately with
various cultural differences such as
religious holidays or rituals; language
barriers and training.
Everyone has something of value to
offer, if we can just take the time to
learn about each another.
11. Race:
Refers to genetic or biologically
based similarities among
people which are
distinguishable and unique and
function to mark or separate
groups of people from one
another.
(Race is less biological…more
political, social)
12. Ethnicity:
Refers to a wide variety of
groups who might share a
language, historical origins,
religion, identification with a
common nation-state, or
cultural system.
13. Culture:
A learned set of shared
interpretations about
beliefs, values, and norms,
which affect the behaviors
of a relatively large group of
people.
14. “Seek first to understand,
then to be understood.”Steven
Covey
Hinweis der Redaktion
Diversity is beneficial to both associates and employers. Although associates are interdependent in the workplace, respecting individual differences can increase productivity. Diversity in the workplace can reduce lawsuits and increase marketing opportunities, recruitment, and creativity.In an era when flexibility and creativity are keys to competitiveness, diversity is critical for any organization's success, including Villanova Dining Services
Biases are internal beliefs; mental prejudgments that can be either positive or negative about an individual. It’s not until you act out this belief in speech and behavior that others receive the impact. Biased, stereotypical, or otherwise demeaning communication undermines morale, teamwork, and productivity. It can drive customers away and cause public relations fiascos. It could also be interpreted as an indicator of a hostile work environment. It is never acceptable to treat any member of the Villanova community (students, staff, faculty, co-workers, management, vendors, etc..) in a negative manner.
# 2. “Young people today don’t have a good work ethic” – this reflects the mindset of the stereotyper – everyone should structure work the same way he or she does. It does not acknowledge that many younger people work very hard, or that there are different ways to accomplish meaningful work.# 3. When we encounter someone who does not fit our stereotype, it’s easier to consider that person the “exception to the rule,” rather tan question the validity of the stereotype