Multicultural / Diversity Series
The following staff development workshops are open to all faculty and staff and will qualify for CEU credit towards the MMII Cultural Competency certificate. If you have questions on any of the workshops, you may contact Lesley Lambright.
Please register in advance of the workshop by calling 586.445.7568 or e-mail AcademicDevelopment2@macomb.edu.
Bridging the Gap Through Knowledge & Understanding: Assessing the Needs of Minority Students at the Community College
Sonya Berkley, Sociology, MCC
Elton Weintz, History, MCC
Andrew Hacker once described race relations in the United States as "Black and White, Separate and Unequal." Nowhere has this been more evident than in our nation's educational system where the academic divide between black and white students is ever increasing.
This workshop is designed to introduce various instructional methods and techniques to better serve the academic needs of Macomb's multicultural student population. Focusing primarily on the African American experience, the facilitators will examine how these students evaluated their learning environment at Macomb. In assessing their experiences, the facilitators will present several theoretical models (social, cultural, and economic) to explain the perceived "gap" between the instructional needs of white and minority students. The facilitators will also offer various teaching and learning methodologies that can be utilized to create an environment more conducive to learning. Additionally, this workshop will address African-American students' learning differences versus European-American students' learning styles. Various strategies and interactive experiential exercises that enhance understanding and tolerance will be incorporated into the presentation. Several of the activities included are: Walk Apart-Walk together, The Name Tag Game, Cultural Scavenger Hunt, Teamwork Blind Fold Game and Gender Differences in Learning Styles Exercise.
The facilitators will also discuss insights as history and sociology instructors of incidents and examples that will help faculty and staff understand how African-American students maneuver through academic situations. Communication styles, barriers, advantages and critical mass will be explored.
Friday, February 8, 2008 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
South Campus, K-324
Bringing International Home to Macomb
Danielle LaFata, Professor of Languages, MCC
Kathie Lorenzo, Professor of Psychology, MCC
Lee Meyrowitz, Professor of History, MCC
Joe Rice, Professor of Marketing, MCC
This workshop will provide an opportunity to hear from colleagues representing various disciplines about specific ways to internationalize curriculum. Additionally, they will share some of the highlights from the Summer Institutes that inspired their efforts and influenced their classrooms. Come and find out about the Summer Institutes from those who have attended and been invigorated by the experience. The Summer Institutes continue to be available to Macomb faculty. Applications and details will be available to those interested.
Come and spark ideas and strategies for your classrooms. Bring your brown bag lunch noon-1pm for collegial conversation; workshop will be from 1-3:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, April 11 - 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
South Campus, J-221
Macomb's Multicultural Fair
The Multicultural Fair is a celebration of the mosaic of cultures on our College campus, which mirrors the diversity of our community. It extends beyond classroom walls by exposing students, faculty, staff, organizations, and community to a cross-cultural experience. Enjoy cultural displays, performances, dances, food and music.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Center Campus Cultural Center
Thursday, April 17, 2008
South Campus, K-301