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The. UNIVERSITY. VERMONT. of. Diversity Program Development Tips Marie D. Johnson Director of Student Financial Services. Exploring why diversity is important?. Create a safe environment where ideas and exploration can occur Take time to hear where people are at

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  1. The UNIVERSITY VERMONT of Diversity Program Development Tips Marie D. Johnson Director of Student Financial Services

  2. Exploring why diversity is important? • Create a safe environment where ideas and exploration can occur • Take time to hear where people are at • Don’t assume people agree • Performance of diverse groups • Creating an environment of respect and acceptance • Explore diversity within your own department

  3. Where to begin? • Establish goals • Individual/Department or both • Do you intend to make this an expectation? • Will the employee be assessed on their development efforts? • Communicate goals • Consistency • Resources • Who will lead effort?

  4. What type of diversity training is needed? • Defining Diversity • Racial, Cultural, Sexual Orientation, Transgender, International, Veterans, Age, Size, Religion, Ability, socio-economic, etc. • Privilege, earned and unearned advantage • Poll staff • Interests, fears, experiences, etc. • Survey students or groups • Others?

  5. What is already in place on campus? • HR, Affirmative Action, Training and Development, Res Life, Student Affairs, ALANA, LGTBQ, Veterans, SGA, clubs and other organizations • Faculty, Staff, Students with interesting experiences or backgrounds • Network with colleagues, interviews • Guest speakers or lectures • Library, media services (recorded lectures, workshops, movies, books or book groups) • Course or workshop offerings • Local agencies

  6. Assessment and Recognition • Be sure to recognize those that embrace development of their multicultural competency • People may have a different pace of development • Individual development • Supporting development of others • Tools for assessment • Intercultural Development Inventory Assessment (IDI) • Self reflection • Peer assessment and recognition

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