Apply for Diversity Institute Today!

The Office of Intercultural Relations is now accepting applications for Fall Semester 2013.  The application deadline is March 22, 2013.  Apply online at http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir/DiveIn/apply/.

DI is a free semester-long program that focuses on social ills known as –isms, including: racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, creedism, ableism, etc.  Weekly modules are led by dynamic and engaging faculty leaders from a variety of fields. 

How can DI help me?

• A great resource for personal and professional development
• Excellent resume-builder
• Create an understanding of your own identity and how it impacts your interactions with others.
• Minimize the opportunity for trends of prejudice, discrimination, exclusion, and bias to continue.
• Develop empathy and ability to operate and promote an inclusive climate.
• Develop communication skills needed in a pluralistic setting.
• Learn professional requirements related to operating in a diverse, multicultural, and/or global setting.

Examples of Topics:

• Cultural Identity
• Generational Diversity
• Power and Privilege in Society
• Ability Differences
• Class & Social Mobility
• Personality Diversity
• Intercultural Communication
• Interfaith Understanding
• Sexual Expression, Orientation & Identity

FMI: http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir/DiveIn | divein@odu.edu | 757-683-4406

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Posted By: Stephanie Riggs
Date: Fri Feb 22 15:47:34 EST 2013