1. Becoming a Master Student Chapter 7 Diversity

2. Becoming a Master Student Diversity - is reality l Fact

3. Becoming a Master Student Diversity - is reality l Fact l Value

4. Becoming a Master Student Communicating Across Cultures l Desire to communicate across cultures l Know about other cultures l Gain skill in communicating across cultures

5. Becoming a Master Student Communicating Across Cultures l Be active l Look for common ground l Assume differences in meaning l Look for individuals

6. Becoming a Master Student Communicating Across Cultures l Get inside another culture l Find a translator, mediator, or model l Celebrate your culture l Develop support system

7. Becoming a Master Student Communicating Across Cultures l Ask for help l Change the institution l Reap the reward

8. Becoming a Master Student The culture of higher education...

9. Becoming a Master Student Adapting to the culture of higher education l It differs from high school l Balance work and school schedules l Decrease the unknowns l Seek stability zones

10. Becoming a Master Student Adapting to the culture of higher education l Form support systems l Remember earlier transitions l Work with your academic advisor l Take the initiative to meet new people

11. Becoming a Master Student The art of reentry... Going back to school as an older student

12. Becoming a Master Student The art of reentry (cont.) l Ease into it l Plan your week l Delegate tasks l Add 15 minutes to your day

13. Becoming a Master Student The art of reentry (cont.) l Get to know younger students l Get to know other returning students l Find common ground with instructors l Enlist your employer’s support

14. Becoming a Master Student The art of reentry (cont.) l Get extra mileage out of current tasks l Look for child care l Review subjects before classes start l Prepare for an academic environment

15. Becoming a Master Student The art of reentry (cont.) l Be willing to let go of old images about how to study l “Publish” your schedule l Share your education plans

16. Becoming a Master Student Networking

17. Stay tuned to these networks l Introduce yourself to classmates l Plan to meet people l See your instructor l Form a study group

18. Becoming a Master Student Stay tuned to these networks l Join a club l Join a professional society l Perform! l Join a political organization

19. Becoming a Master Student Stay tuned to these networks l Play ball! l Find a mentor l Use school media l Hang out at the student union

20. Becoming a Master Student Stay tuned to these networks l Study at the library l Use student services

21. Becoming a Master Student Dealing with Sexism and Sexual Harassment * Point out sexist language and behavior * Observe your own language and behavior * Encourage support for women * Set limits * If you are sexually harassed, take action

22. Becoming a Master Student Students with Disabilities Students with Disabilities

23. Becoming a Master Student Students with Disabilities Students with Disabilities ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT

24. Becoming a Master Student Students with Disabilities l Use available resources l Speak assertively l Plan ahead--choose your instructor ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT

25. Becoming a Master Student Students with Disabilities l Use empowering words l Ask for appropriate treatment l Take care of yourself ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT

26. Becoming a Master Student Final words...

27. Becoming a Master Student Final words... Diversity - is reality