DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students explore cultural values, practice analyzing cross-cultural misunderstandings, and discuss how to better communicate with diverse peers. Participants engage in an intercultural learning experience through small group discussions, whole group activities, and personal self-evaluation. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Fall 2018 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | International Student Programs and ServicesdefinitionInternational Student Programs and Services - The mission of International Student Programs and Services is to provide support and assistance necessary for international students to achieve their educational goals and to ensure institutional compliance with governmental immigration regulations. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Academic Affairs |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | International Programs |
UnitUnit - University organization | International Student Services |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 1 - 2 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Open - any student can participate (no required credentials, such as GPA, hours earned) |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group training / class session(s)
Advertising materials |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Study / Practice diversity, equity, inclusiondefinitionStudy / Practice diversity, equity, inclusion - Engage in activity designed to develop knowledge, skills, disposition regarding diversity; ability to value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.
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Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Intercultural knowledge and competencedefinitionIntercultural knowledge and competence - Apply and/or practice cultural self-awareness, worldview frameworks, empathy, verbal and non-verbal communication, curiosity, and openness.
Personal and social responsibility - Taking seriously the perspectives of othersdefinitionPersonal and social responsibility - Taking seriously the perspectives of others - Recognizing and acting on the obligation to inform one's own judgement; engaging diverse and competing perspectives as a resource for learning, citizenship, and work. |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Student(s) on this campus
Professional staff member(s) on this campus |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Included in program structure, not the primary focusdefinitionIncluded in program structure, not the primary focus - Although not the primary focus of the program/experience, discussion of diversity topics is intentionally included in the structure of the program/experience |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Informal feedback only |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Each student produces written reflection(s) |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/international_student_services/getting-involved-on-campus/carolina-intercultural-training/index.php |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | - |