Multicultural Competencies: Developing Awareness, Knowledge and Skills in Student Affairs Professionals toward an Inclusive Campus Culture
- Jenn Plagman-Galvin (Iowa State University)
Abstract
Multiculturally competent student affairs professionals are a critical component to an inclusive campus culture that supports students, staff and faculty in advancing the higher education mission. EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) is one of ten core competencies adopted in 2010 by ACPA and NASPA, two of the largest and most comprehensive professional associations for student affairs professionals. EDI offers several basic, intermediate and advanced levels of multicultural competency for student affairs professionals. Drawing upon Pope and Reynolds (1997) Dynamic Model of Student Affaors Competence, this session will explore ways student affairs professionals might develop multicultural competencies in areas of awareness, knowledge and skills. Whether you consider yourself beginning your cultural competency journey, or more advanced on the topic, join this important discussion to learn and/or offer insight.