Article Title

MOSAIC: Teaching Cultural Competence

Authors

Douglas P. Smith, Emporia State University
Sonja Ezell, Emporia State University
Jason Brooks, Emporia State University

Abstract

Emporia State University sponsors a weekend, off-site program, MOSAIC, where participants explore issues of identity development, privilege, social inequality, and discrimination - the tenants of cultural competency. MOSAIC helps participants enhance their worldview and a greater appreciation of cultural competence through a series of large and small group activities. By creating these experiences and opportunities, participants are more apt to work effectively in a variety of situations, with a mix of culturally diverse people such as those found on a college campus. By leveraging these skills the university community can be benefited to have better outcomes.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Douglas P.; Ezell, Sonja; and Brooks, Jason (2015) "MOSAIC: Teaching Cultural Competence," The Advocate: Vol. 22: No. 3. https://doi.org/10.4148/2637-4552.1057