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Programs/Enrichments
by Level:
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Skills
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Programs/Enrichments by
Multicultural Identifier:

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Race


Awareness
Blinded by the White: (web link)
We Caucasians would prefer to ignore our preferences A statistical look at the inconsistencies in the Labor force (Low Risk)
"Assessing Pluses & Minuses of Different Cultural Norms." (Adobe .pdf file)
Raise awareness about strengths/weaknesses of cultural norms (Medium Risk)
Culture Coat of Arms (Adobe .pdf file)
Help to identify and become aware of specific aspects of their culture. (Low Risk)
White Privilege Checklist (Adobe .pdf file)
An exercise on privilege. Contains a checklist, which will enable a discussion about privilege, and A list of questions to help guide the discussion are enclosed. (Low Risk)
Racism in the English Language (Adobe .pdf file)
A short play on Black and White words. A good way to help in discussing language use and its possible effects. (Low Risk)
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (web link)
An article that addresses white privilege. Questions from the white privilege checklist enrichment can be used. (Medium Risk)
My M&M's and Me (Adobe .pdf file)
A short poem on M&M's in reference to race. Dialogue to follow. (Low Risk)
Being White at a Predominately White University (Adobe .pdf file)
A list of topics/issues that expose participants to reflex on what it means to live on a campus that is predominately white (Medium Risk)
   
Skills
Flip Side (Adobe .pdf file)
The intent of this program is for students to explore race/racism by challenging them to step into the shoes of a different ethnicity. (Medium Risk)
   
Knowledge
Case Study-Lee Jones (Adobe .pdf file)
An African-American sophomore is alienated and discouraged by the events of his day. He is thinking about dropping out. Questions follow the Case Study (Low Risk)
  Caged Bird-Maya Angelou (Adobe .pdf file)
A short Poem on Freedom (Low Risk)

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