breakthroughs in conversations about race dr. charla long ms. beth morrow lipscomb university...
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Breakthroughs in Conversations about Race
Dr. Charla LongMs. Beth Morrow
Lipscomb University
Reaching Out and Building Strength Within
Initial Discovery Dialogue
• To explain is to experience• Groups of 5-7 individuals• Answer the following questions:
– Briefly introduce yourself– State why you choose this presentation– Identify the one thing that scares you
most about discussing race issues
Beth MorrowCharla Long
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Why Race Issues?
Upbringing in Oklahoma
Role of Family, Church, School & Employment in Racial Formation
Personal struggles with racial equality
Legal training and community engagement
Upbringing in Tennessee
Role of Family, Church, School & Employment in Racial Formation
Personal struggles with racial equality
Specialized training and community engagement
Group Surveys using Clickers
1. It is important for people to have a cross-cultural competency.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
2. It is important for faculty & staff at my University to have a cross-cultural competency.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
3. The faculty & staff at my University demonstrate cross-cultural competency in their work environments.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
4. The students at my University possess a greater cross-cultural competency than the faculty & staff.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
5. The faculty & staff at my University actively seek to increase their cross-cultural competency.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
6. I deliberately place myself in cross-cultural moments and/or interactions.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
7. I have at least one friend from each of the top five ethnic groups represented in my area.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
8. I enjoy cross-cultural activities with friends from other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
9. I am comfortable talking about racial and ethnic issues with people from my own group.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
10. I am comfortable talking about racial and ethnic issues with people from another racial or ethnic group.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
11.My University has given me the skills needed to be cross-culturally literate.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
12. The church where I worship is racially and ethnically diverse.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
13. Worshiping with those from other cultures is challenging.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
14. I am proud of my University’s past stand on racial and ethnic issues.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
15. I am proud of my University’s current stand on racial and ethnic issues.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
16. The current makeup of the faculty & staff at my University reflects the cross-cultural environment in which we live.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
17. It is important for faculty & staff at my University to have a cross-cultural competency.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
18. I wish I had better cross-cultural training.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
19. My University creates a safe environment for students to talk about cross-cultural issues.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Group Surveys using Clickers
20. My University creates a safe environment for faculty & staff to talk about cross-cultural issues.
A – Strongly agreeB – Somewhat agreeC – Somewhat disagreeD – Strongly disagree
Lipscomb UniversityInstitute for Law, Justice & Society
• The Institute is designed to:– administer an undergraduate
program,– engage the community,– assist with international issues, and– provide related K-12 programming.
• Neutral convener of “conversations of significance”
Learning the Racial Past
• LJS Brochure with MLK Jr. Quote– Reaction from
Alumni• Research the
history of David Lipscomb College
View 2:30 Video Clip on History
Discoveries Made…
• Choose to “skip” about 30 years of history
• Individuals on faculty then are still on faculty today
• Perceived disconnect between Scriptures commands and University action
• Public events hosted by LU do not reflect diversity of Nashville
The Davidson Group
• Exists to acknowledge and appreciate Nashville's racial and ethnic diversity by promoting dialogue and interaction between individuals of different backgrounds.
• Build cross-cultural friendships in Middle Tennessee - one pair at a time.
• Prominent Nashvillian and creator of program requests move to Lipscomb and the ILJS
The Face of The Davidson Group
• Opportunity to change participant demographics
• Expand concept to include new age groups and specialty areas
View Davidson Group & Beth Morrow
TV appearance
The Davidson Group
• Metro Nashville/Davidson County Human Relations Commission– Struggle with faith-based Institution– Struggle with past performance on race
issues
• Officially moved to LU in August 2008• Opportunity to recast University as a
racially inclusive community– But is it?
Perception is Reality
• Multicultural office went unstaffed and unfunded for period of time
• Faculty Senate attempts to launch living wage campaign
View student video clip about race issues
at LU
View faculty video clip about race
issues at LU
How Can University Change Perceptions?
• Does it take formal apology?– If so, how and when
do you give it?
• Does it take individual meetings with key influencers?
• Does it take summit to bring those affected together?
Hispanic Civil Rights Movement
View Nashville for All of Us video clip
View Hispanic Forum video clip
• Hispanic Achievers program and awareness training for faculty
• Nashville for All of Us Campaign and Lipscomb’s Involvement
• Hispanic Forum• Malagasy Students• The Dream Act
Bringing the University Along
• President’s visionary leadership– Community
engagement on controversial issues
• Opportunities for University community to voice support and concerns on issues with racial elements
Church engagement through initiatives such as reconciliation summit, facilitated dialogues and multicultural pairings
Goal is to create a transformed and reconciled community where we can worship and serve together.
Student engagement through initiatives such as facilitated dialogues, multicultural pairings, and community service.
Community engagement on racial issues through initiatives such as Hispanic Forum, Nashville for All of Us, The Davidson Group
Faculty/Staff engagement through initiatives such as guest speakers, sensitivity training, facilitated dialogues and multicultural pairings.
• Faculty/StaffEngagement
• Community Engagement
• Student Engagement
• Church Engagement
• TransformedCommunity
Transformed and Reconciled
Initial Impact on Others
View Community Leader video clip View Faculty video clip
View Staff video clip
View Administrator video clip
Mrs. Beth MorrowDr. Charla Long
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Reflections & Suggestions for Institutional Implementation
Questions?
Mrs. Beth MorrowDr. Charla Long
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Contact Information
Lipscomb UniversityEzell Building Room 318One University Park DriveNashville, TN 37204615/[email protected]
Lipscomb UniversityEzell Building Room 320One University Park DriveNashville, TN 37204615/[email protected]