Unit 9: Understanding Diversity

Learning Objectives

After you have completed this unit you should be able to:

• Define diversity and identify factors that define a diverse group
• Differentiate between surface diversity and deep diversity, and explain what relationships exist between the two
• Explore the positive effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational setting
• Define accessibility, and identify implications of accessibility on campus and in communities
• Articulate what it means to be a globally competent learner
• Define cultural competence
• Articulate the role of universities and college campuses in shaping globally competent learners
• Articulate the role of social roles, microaggressions, and intersectionality in shaping who you are