2015-2016 CICCE Inclusion & Diversity Education Team
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2015-2016 CICCE Inclusion & Diversity Education Team
Inclusion & Diversity Education Team Application Packet 2014 – Inclusion 2015 & Diversity Education Team are student The Center for Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement’s volunteers who are dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice. This group will function as a proactive educational advocacy group that promotes diversity and acceptance at The University of Mississippi. The Inclusion & Diversity Education Team will help develop and present educational workshops to promote the awareness, acceptance and necessity for diversity to fellow students. The Inclusion & Diversity Education Team will serve as a valuable resource for students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations. Program Goals & Objectives The Inclusion and Diversity Education Team will facilitate educational programs on diversity, multiculturalism, and other special topics for interested organizations, offices, and academic classes. The primary goal is to increase awareness of diversity related concerns while creating a dialogue that explores the campus definition and understanding of diversity. We commit to help our students gain insights, value diversity, and take actions by: Creating a cultural surrounding where diversity is a driving force. Increasing appreciation of differences and similarities. Limiting the influence of stereotypes. Transforming knowledge into acceptance and empathy. Understanding the impact of their behaviors on others. What does it take to become a CICCE Inclusion and Diversity Education Team Member? Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher and be in good disciplinary standing. Attend required team meetings and training sessions. Have strong oral and written communications skills. Exhibit a commitment to diversity. Display a willingness to learn more about topics and issues of diversity. Serve as a role model to all students and the University community. Possess high sensitivity to global cultural issues and concerns. Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Facilitate diversity education workshops and activities for University of Mississippi students. Be highly-motivated, patient, enthusiastic, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Be knowledgeable of and familiar with the University of Mississippi’s and Center for Inclusion’s mission and goals. Please return the completed application packet to: The Center for Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement located in Stewart Hall, Suite 129. Your completed packet should include: 1. Completed Application Form including Essay Questions 2. One Completed Recommendation Form by a University of Mississippi Faculty Member or Staff Member (i.e. Supervisor, Student Organization Advisor, etc.) 4. Current resume listing your extracurricular activities, community service, and offices held at the University. Include length of involvement and leadership roles for each activity. Application Due: No later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. DIVERSITY EDUCATION PROGRAM Inclusion & Diversity Education Application Form **All fields are required. Please type or print using blue or black ink.** First Name: Last Name: Student ID #: Date of Birth: Classification: Major/School: Cumulative GPA: Home Phone: ( Expected Graduation Date: ) Cell Phone: ( ) Current Address: City: State: Zip Code: State: Zip Code: Permanent Address: City: E-Mail Address: [email protected] OR List your campus involvement (names of organizations/programs and status): List all leadership trainings and leadership positions (name of organizations and dates): Application Due: No later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Essay Questions: Please use an additional sheet of paper to answer the following questions (please type): 1. Why do you want to join and what do you hope to gain as a member of the Inclusion & Diversity Education Team? 2. What is your passion and how would you apply it as a member of the Inclusion & Diversity Education Team? 3. Briefly address the qualities that will make you a successful member of the Inclusion & Diversity Education Team. Applicant Signature: Date: Application Due: No later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Inclusion & Diversity Education Team Recommendation Form (To be completed by a Mississippi Faculty or Staff Member) Name of Applicant: Name of Evaluator: Title/Position: Relationship to Applicant: Email: Phone: On what occasion did you know the student applicant? How long have you known the student applicant? To assist the Center for Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement in its selection of Inclusion & Diversity Education Team members, please provide an honest appraisal regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the above named student. Please return this form to the student in a sealed envelope. The student must submit the reference with his/her application materials no later than 4:00 PM on April 15, 2015. As an Inclusion & Diversity Education Team Member, this student must: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Maintain a cumulative GPA 2.50 or higher and with Good disciplinary standing. Attend required team meetings and training sessions. Serve as role models to all students and the University community. Possess high sensitivity to global cultural issues and concerns. Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Facilitate diversity education workshops and activities for University of Mississippi students. Be highly-motivated, patient, enthusiastic, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Be knowledgeable of and familiar with the University of Mississippi’s mission and goals. Please circle the most appropriate rating below. 1= below average 2= average 3= above average 4= excellent Maturity Responsibility Sound Judgment Flexibility Positive attitude Leadership potential 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 OVERALL RATING Organization skills Professional work ethic Speak well in front of others Prioritize multiple tasks Work well under pressure Get along well with others 1 2 3 Additional comments: Evaluator Signature: _____ Date: 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Inclusion & Diversity Education Team SELECTION PROCESS TIMELINE 2015-2016 March 16, 2015 Applications available at: CICCE—Stewart Hall, Suite 129 or inclusion.olemiss.edu April 15, 2015 Application and recommendation forms DUE to The Center for Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement’s front desk no later than 4:00 PM Ongoing Review of applications by Selection Committee April 16-17, 2015 Schedule Interviews April 21-22, 2015 Individual Interviews April 23, 2015 Candidates Notified of Status April 24, 2015 Team Meeting 3:00 PM-5:00 PM August 20-21, 2015 Inclusion & Diversity Educator Team Development Workshop and Training