An Introduction to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

& Cultural Competence

Keith R. Barnes, Executive Director

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Monday, October 12, 2020

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Distinguish between the meaning of diversity, equity,

and inclusion.

2. Identify different cultural groups how they correspond to

your cultural identity.

3. Understand the components of cultural competence and

how they apply to an individual’s and an institution’s

cultural identity

4. The meaning of operating with a Growth Mindset

GROUND RULESYour contribution to this discussion is greatly valued. In order to maximize the time we have together we will utilize the tools established in Everyday Democracy: Ideas & Tools for Community Change www.everyday-democracy.org

1. Listen and treat one another with respect.

2. Each person gets a chance to talk.

3. One person speaks at a time. Do not cut people off.

4. Speak for yourself, not as the representative of any group.

Remember that others are speaking for themselves, too.

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GROUND RULES5. If something that someone says hurts or bothers you, say so, and say why.

6. It is OK to disagree but be sure to show respect for one another.

7. Help the facilitator keep things on track.

8. Some of the things we will say in the dialogue will be private (personal). We will not tell these stories to other people, unless we all agree that it is okay.

The Goal: Gain a Better Understanding

About the Center for

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Center for DEI Vision & Mission Statement

Vision: A campus and community where “everyone belongs, and everyone succeeds”.

Mission: To create a fair, inclusive and equitable environment that embraces all

cultural identities by providing training, events and support services for Pikes Peak

Community College students, employees and affiliates.

Staff: Keith R. Barnes, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ben Gallegos-Pardo, Coordinator of Multicultural Retention Initiatives

Terrell Brown, Multicultural Student Success Coach

Victoria Reyes, DEI Student Worker

Mario Rivera Garcia, DEI Student Worker

Jasmyne Jones, DEI Student Worker

My Professional Definition for Diversity

Diversity: Individual differences (e.g., personality,

learning styles, and life experiences) and group/social

differences (e.g., race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexual

orientation, country of origin, and ability as well as

cultural, political, religious, or other affiliations).

(Association of American Colleges & Universities, 2016)

My Professional Definition for Diversity

Group and social differences (cultural groups) are

manifested in various forms among our administration,

faculty, staff, and students including but not limited to:

differences of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, religion,

age, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity,

gender expression, language, work classification,

military service, socio-economic status, and ability.

The Diversity Wheel

Work, Gardenswartz

& Rowe (2003);

Loden and Rosener

(1991)

CAN Website (2015)

What is Diversity?

❖Cultural Identity

❖Cultural Groups

❖Cultural Norms

❖Lived Experiences

❖World Views

What is Equity?

The creation of opportunities for historically underrepresented

populations to have equal access to and participate in educational

programs that are capable of closing the achievement gaps in

student success and completion.

Association of American Colleges & Universities, 2016

What is Equity and Justice?

The Responsibility Model?

The Bootstrap Philosophy?

Who or What is the Cause…?

The System vs The Individual

What is Inclusion?

Inclusion is involvement and empowerment, where

the inherent worth and dignity of all people are

recognized. An inclusive university promotes and

sustains a sense of belonging; it values and

practices respect for the talents, beliefs,

backgrounds, and ways of living of its members.

Source: Ferris State University, 2018

What is Inclusion?

What is Inclusion?

Dreamstime.com, 2020

What is Inclusion?

Questions!

CULTURAL COMPETENCE

Cultural competence is having an awareness of one’s own cultural identity and views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on the varying cultural and community norms of students and their families.

It is the ability to understand the within-group differences that make each student unique, while celebrating the between-group variations that make our country a tapestry. This understanding informs and expands teaching practices in the culturally competent educator’s classroom.

National Education Association, 2015

CULTURAL GROUPS

Within Group Similarities & Differences

Between Group Similarities

& Differences

The Matrix of Race /Association to

Multiple Cultural Groups

Cultural Competence Diagram

Your cultural identity and views

about difference based on your

lived experiences that shapes

your beliefs and attitudes.

Varying cultural identities,

norms, world views and lived

experiences that may or may not

differ from your own.

Wall of IgnoranceUnpacking your

beliefs and attitudes

Example: 12 Angry Men (1957)

(Cross et al., 1989)

Using a Growth Mindset

Anti-racism Topology

Blatant Racism

Unconscious Racism

Racism Denial Racism Awakening

Antiracism Activism

• Perpetrators• Co-signers• Unconscious Bias

• Privilege • Color Blindness• Individualism

(Bootstrap)

• Fragility• Saviors• Seekers

• Skeptics • Tempered

Radicals• Activists • Revolutionists

Our Society, Our Community, Our Institution

Self-Reflection is Key

Personal Action Plan

• How will you be?

• What will you learn?

• What will you do?

Dr. Brenda Allen (2020)

Long-Term Goal

Long-Term Goal

Listen to other people instead of always

trying to be heard. Understand other

people and not assume that you are

always right.

Keith R. Barnes, 2020

Questions!

THANK YOU!

Keith R. Barnes, MS.Ed.

Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Office of the President

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Office: 719-502-2828

Fax: 719-502-2201

Main Office: 719-502-2001

http://www.ppcc.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion

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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906