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