1 Hour Conversation with leaders at Columbus Academy. As leaders of our institutions, we need to have strategic vision and global understanding to manage meaningful change. What demographic and philosophical changes make diversity and inclusion an imperative rather than a value added? What factors help us understand where the school is on the spectrum of exclusive clubs to inclusive organizations? How do we move our communities strategically at the pace that is right for the school? What are some best practices for getting the right people to the school and leveraging their talents? How do we sustain our positive growth over time? Discuss these questions and gather tools to help our schools become the leading edge of cultural competency, inclusion, and equity.
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Columbus Academy Diversity Leadership
1. Diversity in Independent Schools:
What Leaders Need to Know
Columbus Academy
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3. Goals
Understanding the Case for Diversity
Assessing Where You Are
Priming for Change (or Sustaining It)
Recruitment TO Retention
Assessing and Reassessing
Resources
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4. Dimensions of Identity and Culture
This model of identifiers and culture was created by Karen Bradberry and Johnnie Foreman for NAIS Summer Diversity Institute,
adapted from Loden and Rosener’s Workforce America! (1991) and from Diverse Teams at Work, Gardenswartz & Rowe (SHRM 2003).
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5. Understanding the Case
for Diversity and Inclusion
The Moral Case
The Academic Case
The Economic Case
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7. 6Cs of 21st Century
Education and Excellence
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Cosmopolitanism/Cross-Cultural
Competency
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8. Developmental Model of Intercultural
Sensitivity (DMIS) Schematic
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9. From Exclusive to Inclusive:
Developmental Stages
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10. Hallmarks of Earlier Phases
People feel pressure to fit in
People fear speaking up
“Who you know” is more important than “what you
know” (relationship-based culture)
You only trust those closest to you (cliques)
Denial of differences is considered a virtue (“we
don’t see differences here”)
It’s hard for outsiders to learn the rules (sink or
swim to prove yourself)
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11. Hallmarks of Later Phases
People can bring their full selves to school
The school encourages and welcomes people to
contribute different opinions and points of view
There is a performance driven culture
People form dynamic and diverse groups (trust)
Differences are seen as additive and productive
Success is explicitly defined, and the school supports
people in achieving it
The school has an interactive culture
People have the competencies to adapt to different
cultural contexts.
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12. Schools Have ZPDs, Too!
Status Quo:
Reliance on what the
school does already
and naturally
Zone of Proximal
Development:
Mindful and strategic
change toward the
next stage of growth
Too Much, Too Fast:
Unrealistic demands
on the community
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13. Getting There From Here:
Life Cycle of Initiatives
Abe Wehmiller, NAIS Summer Diversity Institute
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15. Identifying Growth Zones – The 5Ps
• Policy – Enumeration of the school’s diversity
commitment through mission, strategic plan,
handbooks, websites, etc.
• Programming – Diversity training and programming for
all constituencies (board, admin, faculty, staff,
students, families, etc.). Diversity and inclusivity
curriculum.
• Practice – Consistent and meaningful revisit of policy and
programs. Climate assessments, proactive changes,
and meaningful responses to incidents.
• People – Critical mass of people who are supportive AND
active on all levels.
• Pecuniary – Funding allocated in the strategic plan for
supporting diversity efforts.
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16. Concentrating on the People:
Recruitment TO Retention
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17. Stages of Recruitment to Retention
Recruiting
Interviewing
Admitting/Hiring
Starting before the first school year begins
Conducting professional development
Mentoring and collaborating
Assessing, supervising, observing and evaluating
Granting tenure/permanence/leadership
Sustaining the connection
Developing career-long learners
Renewing and reorienting
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18. Leveraging Your People
Back up your enthusiasts 15-20%
Sanction outright resisters 15-20%
Work on your 60-70%
Be authentic about where you are
Support your pioneers
Cultivate your voice of conscience
Contribute your stubborn ounces
Constantly reference your mission
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19. Keeping Up To Date:
Assessment and Training
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20. Assess and Reassess
Demographic Trends
– Entrance Numbers
– Attrition Numbers
– Disciplinary Cases
– Academic Cases
– Financial Aid Breakdowns
Climate Surveys
Exit Interviews
Programmatic Surveys
Pre-Post Assessments
Every 1-2 Years
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21. Cultural Competency Skillsets
Identity Development
Cross Cultural
Communication
Intercultural Conflict
Bias, Power, and Systems
Privilege and Allyship
School Culture and Change
Inclusive Curriculum
Leading and Following
Cultural Adaptation
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22. Doing It on a Budget
Free Climate Surveys
Survey Monkey
Word Clouds
Task Forces
Online Courses with
Cohorts
Post Conference ShareOuts and Trainings
Book Discussion Groups
Expertise Exchange
Forming Consortia With
Other Schools
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23. Resources Available
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Common Vocabulary
Assessment Tools From Various Organizations
Links to Resource Websites
Professional Development Options
Must Read Books
Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? Contact Me!
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25. Final Questions or Comments?
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26. Presenter Information
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6th Faculty and
Professional Outreach
Seattle Girls’ School
2706 S Jackson Street
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 805-6562
rlee@seattlegirlsschool.org
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27. Identity Resources
• Carlos H. Arce, “A Reconsideration of Chicano Culture
and Identity”
• Atkinson, Morten, & Sue, “Racial/Cultural Identity
Development Model (R/CID)”
• Mindy Bingham and Sandy Stryker, “Socioemotional
Development for Girls”
• Vivienne Cass, “Homosexual identity formation: Testing a
theoretical model”
• William Cross, Shades of Black: Diversity in African
American Identity”
• Anthony D’Augelli, “ Identity development and sexual
orientation: Toward a model of lesbian, gay, and
bisexual development”
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28. Identity Resources
• Erik Erikson, “Eight Stages of Man”
• J. E. Helms, Various Publications on Racial and Ethnic
Identity Development
• Jean Kim, “Processes of Asian American Identity
Development”
• James Maricia, “Four Ego and Identity Statuses”
• Suzanne Kobasa Ouellette, “The Three C’s of Hardiness”
• Jean S. Phinney, “Ethnic Identity in Adolescents and
Adults: Review of the Research”
• Ponterotto & Pederso, Preventing Prejudice
• Maria P. P. Root, Various Works on Multiracial Identity
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29. Identity Resources
• Patricia Romney, Karlene Ferron, and Jennifer Hill,
“Measuring the Success of Diversity Directors in
Independent Schools”
• Pedro Ruiz, “Latino/a Identity Development Model”
• Chalmer E. Thompson and Robert T. Carter, Racial
Identity Theory
• Alex Wilson, “How We Find Ourselves: Identity
Development and Two Spirit People”
• Christine J. Yeh, “The Collectivistic Nature of Identity
Development Among Asian-American College
Students”
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30. Communication Resources
• “Stereotype Threat” by Joshua Aronson
• Brenda J. Allen, Difference Matters: Communicating
Social Identity
• William Gudykunst, Cross-Cultural and Intercultural
Comunication
• Milton Bennett, PhD, Intercultural Communication
Institute www.intercultural.org
• “Non-Verbal Communication Across Cultures” by Erica
Hagen, Intercultural Communication Resources
• Thiagi.com
• Thrive! Team Dynamics
• http://www.analytictech.com/mb021/action_science_
history.htm
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31. Miscellaneous Resources
• Karen Bradberry and Johnnie Foreman, “Privilege and
Power,” Summer Diversity Institute, National Association
of Independent Schools, 2009
• Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, Nurture Shock
• Kevin Jennings, GLSEN (Gay Lesbian and Straight Education
Network) www.glsen.org
• Allan G. Johnson, Privilege, Power, and Difference
• Johnnie McKinley, “Leveling the Playing Field and Raising
African American Students’ Achievement in Twenty-nine
Urban Classrooms,” New Horizons for Learning,
http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/differentiated/
mckinley.htm
Michael J Nakkula and Eric Toshalis, Understanding Youth.
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32. Miscellaneous Resources
• Cornell University ILR Management Programs
(www.ilr.cornell.edu)
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National Training Lab (www.ntl.org)
Robert Evans, The Human Side of School Change
Malcolm Gladwell, The Tipping Point
Jim Collins, Good To Great
Stephen R. Covey’s Coveylink
Stephen M. R. Covey, The Speed of Trust
Michelle Cummings, Training-Wheels.com
Terrence Deal and Kent Peterson, Shaping School
Culture: The Heart of Leadership
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