2006 Conference Handouts
Diet, Exercise, and Diversify
- J. C. Crane, Jr., Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives, Bachelors Degree, Triton College, River Grove, IL
This presentation will encourage the participants to examine personal bias and hidden feelings about diversity. We will analyze each step of the journey from establishing comfort zones to building a multicultural community. Specifically, we will give examples that minimize stereotypical behavior which can cause comfort zones. The Pyramid of Hate will be discussed, and will show how common, day-to-day behaviors may prevent sensitivity and appreciation for cultural diversity. In conclusion, the audience will participate in two activities that demonstrate the effectiveness of universal human needs within diverse communities.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Diet, Exercise, Diversify
The Declaration of Privilege: America and the Racial Divide
- Albert C. Fields, Diversity Facilitator, St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
- Anna Shabsin, JD, MSW, Adjunct Professor at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University and Certified Hypnotherapist
White privilege runs through our American foundation, marring the ideals of liberty, democracy, justice and equality. White Privilege is written into the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Emancipation Proclamation. It is the basis of the American Dream. Join Anna Shabsin and Albert Fields as they explore our history and explain how privilege manifests itself today.
Adobe PDF: White Privilege
Microsoft Word: Outline for White Privilege
Generation NeXt Goes to Work
- Dr. Mark Taylor, Director of the Center for Postmodern Learning
Today's young people from "Generation NeXt ", up to about 26 years old, are entering the workforce with characteristics and expectations that present unique challenges to those responsible for recruiting, orienting and supervising them in the world of work, as they have challenged those educating and preparing them to go to work. The product of postmodern influences they tend to have different expectations and tolerances than workers from the "Baby Boom" and other generational cohorts. This presentation will describe Generation NeXt, our postmodern world, and the generational cohorts, with special emphasis on how we interact in the workplace and suggestions for getting the best from our next generation of workers.
Microsoft Word: Working with Generational Diversity