Diversity

Diversity Study Circles

What is a Study Circle?

• A study circle is a group of 8-12 people from different backgrounds and viewpoints who meet several times to talk about an issue
• Everyone has an equal voice and people try to undersand each other's views
• The idea is to share concerns and look for ways to make things better
• A facilitator helps the group focus on different views and makes sure the discussion goes well

Goals of ICC Diversity Study Circles

• To create a collaborative problem-solving environment
• To give voice and ownership in the diversity planning process
• To further the awareness and appreciation of diversity

» Download Diversity Study Cirlces, Summary Report (2008). [ppt]

Sample Circle Topics

Poverty and Socio-Economic Status:
Is education our ticket out of poverty?

Religious Diversity:
Does religious freedom exist on our campus?

Body Image:
Am I what you see?

The African-American Male:
Why are black men disappearing from our campus?

Race and Ethnicity
Racial profiling, cultural profiling, stereotyping... Let's talk about it.

Employment Status
Full-Time vs. Part-Time. Faculty, staff, and administration... Aren't we all on the same team?

Globalizing the Campus
Where are our jobs going? Are we prepared?

Diverse Learning Styles
Why don't they teach the way I learn?