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IC/DAC meeting , November 17 & 18, 2009. Based on: ACE Plenary:"At Home in the World: Using Learning Outcomes to Promote Intercultural Competence” presentation as the CLAC 2009 meeting “University-wide learning goals, unit- planning and course implementation”.

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  1. IC/DAC meeting , November 17 & 18, 2009 Based on: ACE Plenary:"At Home in the World: Using Learning Outcomes to Promote Intercultural Competence” presentation as the CLAC 2009 meeting “University-wide learning goals, unit- planning and course implementation” Masami Nishishiba, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Mark O. Hatfield School of Government

  2. Promoting Intercultural Competence IC/DAC collaboration Campus-wide Learning Outcomes Unit Planning Case Examples

  3. Two threads in institutional commitment for promoting intercultural competence • Diversity/Multicultural education • 1999 Campus climate survey • 2000 Diversity Action Council (DAC) formed • 2006 Office of President’s Diversity Initiative (OPDI) established. • 2007 Diversity initiative institutionalized and Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) established • Internationalization • 2002 President’s internationalization initiative • 2002 Internationalization Action Council (IAC) formed • 2007 Institutionalize “initiative”: IAC become Internationalization Council (Standing administrative committee)

  4. Internationalization Council (IC) / Diversity Action Council (DAC) • Resource competition: “Glossy brochure” vs. “Award Ceremony” • 2001~2002 DAC’s concern on ‘diluting’ the emphasis on historically oppressed groups • IC/DAC overlapping membership • 2009~2010 DAC priority: Collaboration with IC

  5. Internationalization Overlap in internationalization/diversity effort: Mini-grant Diversity Hiring Training (DHRT) Foreign language Heritage Language Award ceremony Study abroad Cultural Awareness Training (PSUnity) Assessment Assessment Diversity/ Multicultural education

  6. Internationalization Overlap in internationalization/diversity effort Intercultural Competence Mini-grant Diversity Hiring Training (DHRT) Foreign language Heritage Language Award ceremony Study abroad Cultural Awareness Training (PSUnity) Assessment Assessment Diversity/ Multicultural education

  7. Promoting Intercultural Competence IC/DAC collaboration Campus-wide Learning Outcomes Unit Planning Case Examples

  8. Campus-wide Learning Outcomes • Background • University Studies (General Education) Goals • 2007 Institutional Assessment Initiative to develop campus-wide learning outcomes • 2009 Faculty senate approved Campus-wide Learning Outcomes

  9. University Studies Goals Inquiry and critical thinking Communication The diversity of human experience Ethics and social responsibility Campus-wide Learning Outcomes Disciplinary and/or professional expertise Creative and critical thinking Communication Diversity Ethics and social responsibility Internationalization Engagement Sustainability Campus-wide Learning Outcomes

  10. University Studies Goals The diversity of human experience “Students will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of the rich complexity of the human experience through the study of differences in ethnic and cultural perspectives, class, race, gender, sexual orientation, and ability.” Campus-wide Learning Outcomes Diversity “Students will recognize and understand rich and complex ways that group and individual inequalities and interactions impact self and society.” Internationalization “Students will understand the richness and challenge of world cultures, the effects of globalization, and develop the skill and attitudes to function as ‘global citizens’.” Campus-wide Learning Outcomes

  11. Internationalization Overlap in internationalization/diversity learning outcome International Learning Outcome Diversity Learning Outcome Intercultural Competence Diversity/ Multicultural education

  12. IC/DAC collaboration Promoting Intercultural Competence Campus-wide Learning Outcomes Unit Planning Case Examples

  13. Unit Planning 0= this outcome is not addressed in this course, 1= students are introduced to concepts related to this outcome, 2=students are given opportunities to practice using knowledge, skills, attitudes related to this outcome, 3=students learn to integrate and synthesize in the area of this outcome, it represents a major theme of the course

  14. Unit Planning 0= this outcome is not addressed in this course, 1= students are introduced to concepts related to this outcome, 2=students are given opportunities to practice using knowledge, skills, attitudes related to this outcome, 3=students learn to integrate and synthesize in the area of this outcome, it represents a major theme of the course

  15. Cultivating collaboration between Internationalization and diversity efforts at PSU IC/DAC collaboration Campus-wide Learning Outcomes Unit Planning Case Example

  16. Case Example : Japanese municipal government managers training program • Leadership training program for Japanese mid-level managers • 10-12 people stay in Portland Oregon for 7 weeks • Custom design course • Introduce local government “promising practices” • Student interpreters from the Japanese ‘interpretation’ course

  17. Importance of building in ‘interculturalcompetence’ in the international program • Lack of intercultural competence resulted in: • Not being able to fully understand the cultural foundation of U.S. local government practice • Not being able to effectively interact with U.S speakers and staff

  18. Introduced “intercultural communication” class in the training • Every Friday afternoon 2~3 hours session • Taught by graduate student in intercultural communication • PSU student interpreters’ feedback • Course content • “Scavenger hunt” • What is culture? • Cultural dimensions • Identifying biases

  19. Internationalization From international leraning to intercultural competence to diversity awarenesse.g. Study abroad course Global management course International Learning Diversity awareness Intercultural Competence Diversity/ Multicultural education

  20. Internationalization From intercultural competence to international learning and diversity awarenesse.g. Intercultural communication for public administrator course International Learning Diversity awareness Intercultural Competence Diversity/ Multicultural education

  21. Internationalization From diversity awareness to intercultural competence to international learninge.g. Diversity in the workplace course International Learning Diversity awareness Intercultural Competence Diversity/ Multicultural education

  22. Path forward Implement joint programs with IC/DAC collaboration Cultivate collaboration by explicitly addressing overlapping areas in campus-wide Learning Outcomes Collect more case examples that addresses collaboration between internationalization and diversity Unit Planning: Fill the gap in learning outcomes

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