Welcome to the Diversity Reality Team
The Diversity Reality Team follows the same spirit of Concordia's mission towards thoughtful and informed learning:
"As part of Concordia's mission, the Diversity Reality Team will serve as a catalyst for positive cha/nge in promoting an understanding, respect, acceptance, and appreciation for the various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of our diverse community."
What Do We Do?
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Provide an open forum for faculty, staff, and students to express their opinions, ideas & concerns about campus diversity
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Strive to develop engaging and thought-provoking training, events, and speakers for the campus community
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Meet regularly to determine the needs of the campus as related to diversity integration issues
Who Are We?
Members of the Diversity Reality Team come from all areas on campus, including faculty, staff, and students. The 2009 members are:
Profile the Backpack
We've done this activity at the CSP Staff Organization meeting, and off-campus at the MN-IACLEA conference. It allows people to see how much we can't (and can) learn about a person simply from what they carry. Using Concordia students' backpacks, participants create a profile of a student based on the pack. It's both difficult and easy, and a good way to further discussion. This powerpoint goes along with the presentation. If you're interested in us doing the activity with your group or organization, contact any of the DRT team members.
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