General Education Director
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ASC 2011,
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2823
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Diversity, from the individual to global scale, is the range of human differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, national origin, intellectual or physical ability or attributes, economic, religious, or ethical values system, and political beliefs.
Hallmark of a Bulldog
Ferris graduates apply an understanding of the consequences of the growing global interdependence of diverse societies in their personal and professional lives.
Relevance
Thoughtful citizens respect diversity and encourage inclusion in their interactions with others. We live in a time when world cultures are increasingly interconnected and interdependent in the issues they face. Successful participation in this diverse global society requires an understanding of what these interconnections are and why they exist.
Ferris Learning Outcomes
The observable activities or abilities that will be evaluated as evidence of student learning for this Core Competency are described below. The icons to the left of each outcome are linked to holistic scoring rubrics. A complete matrix of all 40 scoring rubrics is available on this page.
Global Diversity Outcomes (DIVG courses)
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DIVG1: Identify Issues - Students will articulate knowledge and understanding of local, regional, national,
and global issues and the interconnectedness and interdependency of human populations. |
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DIVG2: Change - Students will explain examples of how local to global cultures and societies change through convergence and/or divergence. |
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DIVG3: Apply Theories - Students will apply a theory and/or method to analyze geographic, economic, cultural, linguistic, and/or historical contexts of a country or region outside the United States. |
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DIVG4: Synthesize Values - Students will synthesize a spectrum of beliefs, values, and attitudes from across the globe and situate their own views within the context of these cultural systems. |
US Diversity Outcomes (DIVU courses)
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DIVU1: Identify Issues - Students will articulate knowledge of the concepts of race, ethnicity, and/or gender
and their impact and relevance in social issues. |
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DIVU2: Analyze Constructs - Students will explain ways in which race, ethnicity, and/or gender are culturally and socially constructed. |
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DIVU3: Apply Theories - Students will apply a theory and/or method to analyze how the concepts of race, ethnicity, and/or gender can be expressed through identity, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and privilege. |
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DIVU4: Evaluate Issues - Students will evaluate complex issues surrounding race, ethnicity, and/or gender in the context of their own beliefs, values, and attributes. |