Campus Cultural Diversity Resources
In coordination with the Office of Equal Opportunity and the Office of International Services, Human Resources offers numerous programs and activities of interest that relate to diversity.
Office of International Services
Intercultural Communication
This course is designed to improve the overall quality of communication and relationships between employees of different cultural backgrounds. Emphasis is on taking action steps to increase communication among people of different cultures.
Cultural Exploration Series
Offers courses that allow participants to learn about cultures of other countries and the underlying values that define their cultures. The Cultural Exploration Series will enhance your knowledge of other cultures and positively influence relationships among members of our diverse campus population.
English as a Second Language
The English-as-a-Second-Language course is made possible through the coordinated efforts of Wake Technical Community College and the Office of International Services. For more information, please contact Hanya Redwan, 515-2961, or visit the Office of International Services.
The Office of Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Institute
The Equal Opportunity Institute (EOI) is a unique certificate program open to all NC State University faculty, staff, and students, and to the general public. The Institute is designed to provide participants a means for developing a comprehensive understanding of equal opportunity issues. Participants learn about equal opportunity, diversity, affirmative action, discrimination and harassment, and university policies and procedures through their completion of an individually designed education plan.
National Coalition Building Institute
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) has stated that an effective diversity-training program must teach conflict resolution skills; effective listening; how to manage dialogue across group lines and a rationale for creating a welcoming workplace that becomes everyone's responsibility. This program is interactive and makes a great impact on all involved. This program is open to all NC State faculty, staff and students.
Study Circles on Race and Ethnic Relations
Study Circles on Race and Ethnic Relations provides an opportunity for NC State students, faculty, staff, and administrators to improve the racial and ethnic climate of the campus through dialogue and action. A study circle is a small, diverse group of 8 to 10 individuals who meet once a week for 5 weeks to share individual stories, learn from others, and take actions steps to improve race relations. It invites people with varied experiences to share their stories. The intent is to get people listening to others, which can lead to greater understanding and joint efforts of action. For more information on any of these programs, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity or contact Beverly Jones Williams, 919-513-3836.
Human Resources
Managing Diversity
Diversity goes beyond topics of race and gender. In this workshop, a broad definition of diversity is explored including such characteristics as ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, values, personality characteristics, education, marital status, and beliefs. By exploring differences, we can begin to understand how people perceive the world differently. It is through the reconciliation of differences that we begin to raise our awareness to function effectively in a diverse work group.