Diet, Exercise, Diversify J. C. Crane, Jr. Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives Triton Community College River Grove, Illinois [email protected] (708)

Diet, Exercise, DiversifyDiet, Exercise, Diversify

J. C. Crane, Jr.J. C. Crane, Jr.Coordinator of Diversity InitiativesCoordinator of Diversity Initiatives

Triton Community CollegeTriton Community CollegeRiver Grove, IllinoisRiver Grove, Illinois

[email protected]@triton.edu(708) 456-0300 x3569(708) 456-0300 x3569

Reflections of the Past Reflections of the Past


• Why has diversity been a problem in the United States of America?


• Why has diversity been a problem in the United States of America?

• Why has diversity been a problem with American institutions of higher learning?

Reflections of the PastReflections of the Past

• United States Constitution.



• Founding Fathers and Mono-culturalism.



• Founding Fathers and Mono-culturalism.

Stop in the PresentStop in the Present

Cultural Self Awareness


• Diversity is…….



about understanding cultural differences.




hearing a variety of perspectives.





you sharing with the group.





you sharing with the group.

what I think I know about you…I don’t

Diversity is not…..Diversity is not…..

• White Male Bashing



• a lesson in political correctness.



• a lesson in political correctness.

• a lecture about how you should think.

Our Journey to the FutureOur Journey to the Future


• Diversity Audits



• Diversity Plans



• Diversity Plans

Grass Roots Project



• Diversity Plans

Grass Roots Project

Department Level



• Diversity PlansGrass Roots ProjectDepartment LevelDirector of Diversity Affairs


Personal Action PlanPersonal Action Plan

Good Communities

• Incorporate and value diversity

Good Communities

• Incorporate and value diversity.

• Have a shared culture.

Good Communities


• Have a shared culture

• Foster internal communication

Good Communities




• Promote caring, trust, and teamwork

Good Communities





• Have a group maintenance process and governance structure that encourage participation and sharing of leadership tasks

Good Communities• Incorporate and value diversity





• Foster the development of all people

Good Communities• Incorporate and value diversity





• Foster the development of all people

• Have links to the outside world

Universal Human NeedsUniversal Human Needs


The Need to Grow and Learn.The Need to Grow and Learn.



The Need to be Loved and Respected.The Need to be Loved and Respected.



The Need to be Loved and Respected.The Need to be Loved and Respected.

The Need to contribute to Something The Need to contribute to Something Worthwhile.Worthwhile.

Kings of DiversityKings of DiversityMr. Steven T. Birdine Mr. Forrest Parker Mr. Marlon SmithPresident/CEO President/CEO President/CEOAffirmation In Action Multiethnic Perspectives Success By Choice Inc.8417 Locust Grove Drive 9811 Fendale Lane 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #493Laurel, MD 20707 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Santa Monica, CA 90403Office (301) 317-0307 (540) 840-7111 (800) 321-2464 Fax (301) 721-7101 www.geocities.com/fapconsult/ [email protected] Cell (317) [email protected] J. C. Crane, Jr.www.stevebirdine.com Director of Programs

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Diet, Exercise, Diversify J. C. Crane, Jr. Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives Triton Community College River Grove, Illinois [email protected] (708)

Documents

value diversity slide

past slide

future slide

teamwork slide

x3569 slide

present diversity

kings of diversity

outside world slide