MCISA Diversity Resources - Crossing Borders Education

11 Realize
The Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs Department (MCISA) at Webster University understand the pressing need to bring about change through dialogue around differences. Webster University understands that learning happens both inside and outside of the classroom. The University has worked with the Crossing Borders Education and the university’s Global Citizenship Program to embed tools that will engage students in conversation. The tools build on the work of the Association of American Colleges and Universities ( AAC&U) who have done a great deal of work related to diversity, equity, & inclusive excellence. The following table combines the skill areas outlined in AAC& U Intercultural Knowledge and Competence Value Rubric with embedded Resources from the Crossing Borders toolkits to allow for easy access for faculty and staff members who choose to use them in class or other settings.

AAC&U Rubrics

Rubric: Knowledge

Cultural Self Awareness

Click here for the Facilitator Manual and turn to page 3.

View the short video Why Explore Diversity? below.

Summary: This very short animation video shows how moving beyond ones own culture and exploring diverse backgrounds strengthens within us key life skills.

Knowledge of Cultural Worldview Frameworks

Click here for the Facilitator Manual and turn to page 10.

View the short video On speaking a second language below.

Summary: The students take turns speaking in their own languages in order to experience the power and security that comes when one is comfortable in the language that is spoken. They come to recognize how language insecurity impacts communication.