RESEARCH AND GRANTS

RESEARCH:

• CULTURAL AWARENESS

  • Four General Stages: 

    • Blindness: We are only aware of our own culture, and unwillingly stepping on others' toes

    • Sensitivity: We are aware of the differences, but still there is a chance of stepping on others' toes

    • Competence: We are aware of different cultures and beliefs, and we might adopt some of them

    • Proficiency: We are aware of different cultures and beliefs (Consciously/unconsciously): Adopt, welcome, and become cognizant of other viewpoints.

      • Consciously: Accepting cultural differences takes time and doesn't happen overnight, and requires training

      • Unconsciously: Accepting culture comes naturally because of growing up in that environment or being trained since childhood

• SOCIAL JUSTICE

  • General Principals:

    • Access: Access regardless of Age, Gender, Ethnicity, etc.

    • Equity:  Fair distribution of resources

    • Participation: Inclusion and diversity

    • Rights: Protect individuals liberties

• PERSISTENCE

  • Sense of Belonging (Personal and Community Belonging)

  • Effectiveness of Programs Designed

  • Institutional Support and Responsiveness

  • Bounced Back Effect and Ability to Learn from Mistakes

  • Not-Traditional Vs. Traditional

  • Curriculum Value and Perception of Content and degree of Relevant to real life

• RETENTION

  • Cognitive Skills

  • Institutional Supports (Faculty/Staff)

  • Clubs (Community Involvements)

  • Finance