Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Teaching art
in elem
Methods &
Materials
FYE Classes
Business
Finance
Introduction
to Politics
FAV
Bus
CSG

Political Sci
ASU
Graduate
Reading
Programs
ASU
Undergrad
Teacher Ed

Evidence
Creating lesson plans that relate to diversity & multiculturalism in art
education.
Common Reader in FYE
Guest speakers discuss cultural considerations when expanding into
other nations/regions.

Contact

swhiteland@astate.edu

jwasham@astate.edu

Have students discuss controversial topics and help them understand

the views of their classmates.
defines world as multicultural
define the mkt. as containing different consumers with different needs,
values, etc. that are valued & needs met.
Almost all of our courses deal with multiculturalism & diversity by nature
of the topics we cover
lars@astate.edu
all courses in politics focus on issues of Diversity, Incorporating race,
Gender Culture, Further Public Administration courses focus on
managing in a diverse society.
wmclean@astate.edu
Presence of critical Literacy, Critical Pedagogy, Multiculturalism &
Literature and diverse Learners; Motivation & Literacy Issues based in
language & culture.

dkeyes@astate.edu

DPEM
Nursing

Case studies w/ diverse learners; English Lang. Learner pedagogy;

Culturally responsive pedagogy
Several courses that reflect diversity from survey to graduate classes.
Community lectures-Outreach 1. Churches, 2.Civic groups, 3. public
schools, 4. summer workshops with area school teachers
Our core courses indicate that we are protecting shared history and
culture, but heritage reflects selection - thus it is by nature diverse.
More programs orientated towards different geographic locations and
ethnicities. Incorporation of Latino experts and locals from the
community in the class room.
Food in Society course has joint efforts with student and faculty in the
ESL program
Dietetic students participated in ASU Core Health Fair which included
display and program for residents in underprivileged neighborhood
ASU Care, Global perspectives (?)- upcoming trip to Israel, Disaster
Camp,(sponsored children from Hispanic Center, & City Youth, ASU
Core(?)
Hire sign language & Spanish interpreters
Vulnerable populations/ .religion & spirituality Fam Medic, ADLS,
BDLS
China Trip

Adaptive Phy
Ed PE 4703

Authentic exp. Working w/ indi. w/ spec needs. Completion of 1-EP

vhilson@astate.edu

Methods of
PE Ed PE4583

Intro to curriculum models found in other parts of the country

lgbryant@astate.edu

History
History
Heritage
Studies

History
Nutritional
Science
Nutritional
Science

DPEM
DPEM

dkeyes@astate.edu
phronek@astate.edu
phronek@astate.edu
bbanta@astate.edu

ptowery@astate.edu
ktidwell@astate.edu

dpersell@astate.edu
kwilson@astate.edu
bholloway@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Adv
Assessment
AT 3733
PE 3823 Phy
Act
Ther-modal
AT 3833
BS Math &
BSE Math

Evidence

Contact

discussion of cultural influence of injury recording

awheeler@astate.edu

different styles of cultural music International dancing

hhuckabee@astate.edu

cultural influence of pain perception

awheeler@astate.edu
These degree programs have retained the Global Issues requirement for
our students (similar to the old gen ed requirement)
dingram@astate.edu
We offer honors sections of our entire calculus sequence every semesterplus honors options of other courses.
dingram@astate.edu

We require the History of Math course which examines the historical

and cultural background of mathematics-issues of multicultural gender,
BSE Math
etc. are in the curriculum. This course is also an elective for the BS Math dingram@astate.edu
This new Gen Ed math course has a broad curric. That is meant to be
Quantitative more relevant to students pursuing degree programs in areas like Fine
Reasoning
Arts, Communications, Humanities, etc.
dingram@astate.edu
dingram@astate.edu
We offer two sections of College Algebra every semester that have
structured learning assistance-this provides 3 extra hours /week
interacting with the content & with workshop facilitators trained by our
SLA College grad asst. mentoring and Prof Dev. Team. (Contact Heidi Griffin in
Algebra
Math/Stat)
dingram@astate.edu
Culture and language are integrally linked, Cultural Enrichment Act.
Movies, Language Tables, Festivals, Intercultural Exchange, Study
World
Languages
Abroad, Teach courses on cultural concepts
yunnold@astate.edu
Honors students make presentations on cultural differences to other
students
wjohnson@astate.edu
Phil
In some courses, by choice of particular texts and figures to study
Chapter 10 addressing fender div., cultural div, sexual diversity,
disabilities. Ch. 7 Theatre History including Asian theatre traditions,
Fine Arts
Theatre
African traditions
lbohn@astate.edu
discussion-lack of multiculturalism & segregation in the arts. Domination
Theatre
History
of white men in western theatre.
lbohn@astate.edu
Costume
History

Bio 1501
Biology of
Plants Lab
Tech 4883
Work center
Mgmt

Fashion across time and culture

cgarrard@astate.edu
Students choose 4 medicinal plant species about which to research. Part
of the exercise is explaining the ethnobotony or folklore. This allows
students from diverse backgrounds to articulate their experiences
w/medicinal plants.
tmarsico@astate.edu
students learn about diversity in the workplace and submit a case study
which addresses this issue.
rsharma@astate.edu

Agriculture is a global industry. Attention to cultural subtleties and

AGRI 3723 Ag diversity is essential to trade of goods. International students share
Connections their experiences in class.
FNPII/III
NURS
6614/6818

gphillips@astate.edu

Students are placed in clinical sites that provide care to the under-served
populations that are comprised of diverse populations.
dshelton@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Adult Health
IIPracticum
CNSN-Ad
Health
Cultural
Psych
Educational
Psych
Positive
Psych
Ag-Intro
Anim Sci

Ag
Fine Arts
Music
Legal
Environment
of Business
FYE-Making
Connections
Undecided
FYE- Making
Connections

Engineering
Music
Music & Art
Art
Music
Music
Music
Music
Teacher Ed
Field
Experiences
Opera
Production
Applied Voice
LectureConcert
Series

Orchestra

Evidence
Cultural Diversity/Cultural Compliance case study-unfolding case(web
link) required to complete
1) Invite ESL students to be interviewed by my students. 2) Students
research about various cultures and make presentations. 3) Discuss
articles from The Journal of Int'l Students
Lecture about educational systems in other countries
1)Discuss happiness in other countries base on "Thrive" by Buettner 2)
Study cross-cultural research on well-being.
discuss the efforts(effects?) of different cultures on food & fiber issues
on a worldwide basis. Also food safety.
Encourage international students to talk about their culture in classes
when discussing various issues in Agriculture. (We are lucky to have
some very good international students in most of our classes.)
Students research the music of world culture and write a Blog post in
Blackboard sharing their finds and examples.
Cover international law issues.
Teach section/lecture & activity on Diversity & self-identity regarding
diversity. Implement/use Concept Attainment Inst. Method/theory.
There is an entire section of FYE book dedicated to the topic. Key
concepts include Diversity, Race & Ethnicity, Gender & Gender Identity,
Sexuality, Stereotypes, Global Competence.
1) Diverse Faculty & student body 2) 3 different engineering disciplines
that collaborate on research. 3) COE tries to recruit & retain minority
students.
support lecture/concert series. Sponsoring lectures on World Music
Foreign study opportunities
Art History survey classes & Fine Arts Visual expanded from Western
cultures to include non-western art
Fin Arts Musical now includes non-western music
We host performance assessment opportunities for public schools.
We consult and provide on-site clinics for public schools.
Performances on campus regularly include music from all over the
world.

Contact

aschmidt@astate.edu

ikhramtsova@astate.edu

bhumph@astate.edu

bhumph@astate.edu
cponce@astate.edu
probertson@astate.edu
ktew@astate.edu

terrismith@astate.edu

pmixon@astate.edu
khatch@astate.edu
dbowyer@astate.edu
csteele@astate.edu
khatch@astate.edu
khatch@astate.edu
khatch@astate.edu

Each student in Teacher Education completes at least one placement in

a school with high diversity.
PEP
Literature from various cultures requiring divers singing actors

mkyriakos@astate.edu

Literature from various cultures/eras/

mkyriakos@astate.edu

Great effort has been made to bring diverse speakers & performers to
campus including outreach to community.
tcrist@astate.edu
Performs Literature from Germany, Austria, England, France, Spain, Italy,
Russia. Have members in the ensemble from Mexico, China, Japan,
Korea.
nbartee@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program
Fine Arts
Musical
Oral Comm
Nurse
Anesthesia

Evidence

Contact

Have international students bring in music of their native country to play

in class. Cover music of Europe, Asia, and other world influences.
hcoleman@yahoo.com
dividing students into diverse groups & discussing culture.
brandle@astate.edu

Discuss diseases in various ethnic groups of population.

Teach cultural Diversity include Demonstrations
Specific chapter in text book. Cases(courses?) used that are
Teacher Ed multicultural.
Race, Media and Gender students produce projects that examine issues
Communicati related to diversity. Classes are required to include diversity as
on
component and assessment criteria.
Nursing-NRS Health Assessment- All undergraduate students watch video set on
2392
Cultural Diversity and in its Lab physical differences that are normal.
Hematology-Discussion of inherited diseases & Immunohematology
blood group antigens common in specific cultural & ethnic groups;
Clin Lab Sci discussion of religious-related decisions regarding medical services.
Specifics about pediatric populations. Appreciate cultural diversity in
PT-NMII
Pediatrics
normal child development.
NRS 2212
Diversity/culture/ etc. with mental health
Nursing

Debra Walden

scombs@astate.edu
rsmiller@astate.edu

swalz@astate.edu
raldridge@astate.edu/cphillips@astat
e.edu
jpfriem@astate.edu

CNHP(college
/campus
community
involvement)

Annual trip to China

Ray Winters MIRS dept.
Conversational
partners
with
International
students.
Report
on
Intercultural
Communicati Intercultural encounter. Introduce students to individuals from different
on
cultures.
mthatcher@astate.edu
Race Gender
& Media &
Seminar
college of
media &
Comm
Adv. Photo
Journalism
ENG
1003/2003

scombs@astate.edu
Each course has a required component addressing diversity in
compliance with our accrediting agency.

brawlins@astate.edu

Ethnographic Photo projects

gtate@astate.edu

Course readings
ENG 3373 + Regional American Lit, Minority Lit, African American Lit
English BSE 3 field experiences in schools of varied demographics. Students take a
(Teach Ed)
multicultural and a global English course.
ENG 1643
Impulse for
Religion

Intro to oldest and most influential civilizations on Western and Middle

Eastern cultures.
"Doing Disability" research seminar & lecture/performance series-CHSS
draws from across university AND wider community.
Concepts of Cultures is organized around race, class and gender theory
to help students understand cultural diversity in heritage. It is a core
Heritage
Studies PhD seminar which every student takes.
EPSCOR P3
Center

Outreach interface with UAPB; support LSAMP students.

clwilliams@astate.edu
jcollins@astate.edu
rlamm@astate.edu
wnarey@astate.edu
lumansky@astate.edu

dchappeltraylor@astate.edu
ccramer@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Evidence
Contact
1) Fostering a classroom that encourages diverse standpoints and
opinions in a safe environment. 2)Recognizing diversity in the classroom
and tailoring instruction to meet students' needs( e.g. language/writing
Sociology
issues, cultural differences, etc.)
skendig@astate.edu
Work with minority startup small business to help them succeed.
MKTG 6223 Student groups work with each business to develop a strategic
Strat mktg
marketing plan.
shunt@astate.edu
Field Exp
Teacher Ed

3 different levels of experiences in different levels.

PE 4842 TPC Organize & host Special Olympic Track & Field games for Area &
Track & field athletes.
Participate in research papers that emphasize Black History.
International students lead discussions that educate peers on their
government systems.
ELAD 7073
ELSE 6023
Teaching
Internship
Teaching
Internship
Intro to
Secondary Ed

Field-based school action plan on diverse needs of students.

all placements for students are based upon diversity of student
population in public schools. Use category & matrices to complete
placements at Level 1, 2 & internship.
ECH, MLED & Secondary Intern Seminars

Philosophy paper students respond to their views on diversity.

I make sure the contributions of people of color journalists are covered.
I focus on Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Frederick Douglass, etc. I have
History of
Mass Media documentaries on these individuals.
This is the 65th birthday of WDIA Radio Station in nearby Memphis. I led
a class on an exploration of the station's online resources. WDIA is tht
History of
Mass Media olderst Black formatted radio station in the U.S.
This class is offered to MS and PhD students in Biology, Chem, Molecular
Biosciences, EVS. I make sure we discuss in class how different
Molecular
Genetics and environments (countries, states, etc.) influence biological organisms at
Genomics
the molecular level.
Undergrad students spend two weeks focusing on intercultural
communication issues through the study of major theories & selfBus Comm
reflection exercises & they research specific issues using apps ( ?)
Int'l Mgmt,
Social Impact
MGMT
Animal
Ecology
Spec Ed P-4 Mse & Spec
Ed 4-12 MSE
ELAD 6423
SpEdLaw
ECH 3063

Online longitudinal study for global competencies. Diversity of cultural

awareness.

bboals@astate.edu
vhilson@astate.edu

philson@astate.edu
Audry Bauser Gwendolyn Neal

Mary Jane Bradley

Cindy Henson Mary Jane Bradley
Sandra Hawkins
Don Maness

lfears@astate.edu

alorence@astate.edu

ksirota@astate.edu

crelyea@astate.edu

Study organisms that are distributed across the globe and have different
cultural (and ecological) importance depending on the region.
tboves@astate.edu
Write IEP's; ESL Students; 504 Plans
Discuss advocacy in relation to children w/disabilities
Parent comes in & speaks about her child with Autism.

jnichols@astate.edu
ahux@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Evidence

Contact

Students gather info. about socio-econ w/n their community

jmcbride@astate.edu

Use case studies to address situations regarding students w/disabilities.

Evidence operates a college/prep program for marginalized & minority
population w/ the minority population in conjunction w/ the Winthrop
COE/ERZ
Rockefeller Foundation & Blytheville Public Schools.
assign students a cultural grade, where they spend three weeks learning
Cultural
Diversity
about each other- family & value systems.
Working with City of Jonesboro City Planner to provide students with
changes in demographics and how city is planning through Jonesboro
Urban
Sociol/Geog 2030 Vision

jnichols@astate.edu

School
Community
Relations
ELAD 6033
SpEd Admin

Delta Studies
Center

partnering w/ diverse groups

incorporating real experiences of students at ASU in regard to cultural
Cultural Geog differences.
Intro to Crim
Justice

incorporated the features of CJ Systems & Issues of CJ in other countries.

Organization lectures & exercises on definition of and value of diversity(domestic &
al Behavior global)
Identify/define diversity, identify various types of diversity, classroom
discussion, use of case scenarios, use of guest speakers, videos, role
Intro to
Social Work plays
discussions from various perspectives come back with information
Social
Problems
obtained from family, friends, etc.
Articulation
Disorders
Diagnosis in
Comm
Disorders

we learn that dialects are a difference-NOT disordered speech.

rhux@astate.edu
pwalls@astate.edu

pwright@astate.edu
pwright@astate.edu
pwright@astate.edu
dchu@astate.edu
fcocchiara@astate.edu

raddae@astate.edu
pnunis@astate.edu
Amy Shollenbarger

Attention is given to the unique assessment of our client, from different

cultures/ethnic backgrounds/ages/genders
Joy Good; Neeley
This course provides undergrad students with knowledge in culture
diversities & approach strategies with regards of treatment
Clinical
Interactions interventions/approaches across cultures.
Shanon Brantley
College
Algebra
Online

We try to address different learning styles by using reading assignments,

video lessons and homework help.
Kent Gibson
Participate ( & host international conference) on American Council of
Medicinally Active Plants. Understanding how we know what plants are
medicinally active requires understanding of the cultures that have
ABI/Biology developed original use of these plants.
fmedinabolivar@astate.edu
Bring
in
guest
speakers
from
other
cultures
to
discuss
the
topic
from
AGED Agri
Studies
their perspective.
dagnew@astate.edu
PE 3893
Sports in
society

Volunteer projects. Each student finds a local organization that offers

services to minorities to volunteer at in the community.
cbenavides@astate.edu
Each
student
finds
a
local
org
that
offers
services
to
racial,
socioESPE 6603
sports in Soc economical status, special needs, etc. to volunteer.
cbenavides@astate.edu
Title
IX,
ADA,
&
inclusion
analysis
done
by
students
for
local
high
schools
PE 4873 Org
& Admin
sports programs.
jolushola@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program
Medical
Imaging &
Radiation Sci

MIRS Dept
DMS Prog
HP 3413
Teacher Ed
Teach Ed
Strategic
Mgmt
NRS 3423
NRSP 3433
NRS 2391
Health Assmt
NRS
NRS 3463
PathopharmI
FYE
HistoryWorld Civ &
US Hist
Honors
Pre Law
Teacher Ed
Prog
Education
Grad Prog.
Socio-cultural
ed
Ed.D Prog
ECH 4023
Children's
Literature
ECH 3013

Evidence
Students attend clinical rotations in a wide variety of settings, allowing
them the opportunity to interact with people of various ages and ethnic
groups
Sonography students have the opportunity to invite expecting mothers
to our ASU laboratory. This helps them interact with a wide variety of
ages, ethnicities, & socioeconomic levels. Our students benefit by
learning obstetric sonography in the process.
Course entitled "Cultural Competence for Health Professional"
Teacher Ed - field Placements
Child Dev.-ind. Children's Lit; Social Foundations. All classes have
diversity component as required by their accred.
Use diverse project teams for semester strategic analysis.
Cultural competence is taken into consideration when caring for the
community.

Contact

cdubose@astate.edu

awooten@astate.edu
enix@astate.edu
Mary Jane Bradley PEP Office
Dianne Lawler; Joanne Grymes
cvogus@astate.edu
rmatthews@astate.edu

Have to watch various videos on Jewish/Hispanic/Asian cultures with

discussion.
Bilinda Norman
Cultural Competency in Health Prof. Do cultural analysis of own culture
& introduced to health practices of other cultures.
Dr. Rebecca Matthews; Libby Nix
discussion of cultural differences & effects of decision making in regards
to healthcare choices
bmckinney@astate.edu
specifically address this in our FYE curriculum
specif incorporated ideas of diversity into classes by teaching crosscultures.
recruit heavily from variety of populations for Honors
hold special sessions helping minorities get into law school.

Rebecca Oliver

All courses identify diversity as a course objective

Annette Hux; Dean Thilla

Careful attention in multiculturalism & needs of diverse student

populations.

John Beineke

Cohort project often involves students making presentations in Europe. George Foldesy
Lesson plans provide space for adjustments for diversity. Use children's
literature/multiculturalism/diversity.

Literature project-must include multiculturalism. Use children's

literature throughout.
EnvironMent Ongoing College Access program to underrepresented high school
ors
students thru science project mentoring.
Math/Sci ECH Diversity is encouraged and reported in the 3-Day Investigation required
4043
to be taught during the Field III experience.
Readings & discussion on ESL students & cultural diversity. In their
lesson plans, students are required to consider how they address
Teacher Ed diversity in their lessons.
BS Psych
Counseling

We have two courses in multiculturalism at grad & undergrad level.

Biondolillo & Peck

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Psych &
Couns
Psych &
Couns

Evidence

Contact

We hire individuals from underrepresented groups.

Dr. McGregor

Included in Psych Assessment and consultation grad classes.

Dr. Hall ; Dr. Strait

Psych &
Couns

Faculty led short-term study abroad and courses in cultural psychology.

diversity of faculty, experience-Diversity/International speakers
Social Work (Australian Aboriginal culture)
Separate under grad & graduate in cultural diversity- major curricular
Social Work theme required by the Council SW Education
Middle-Easter Studies dinner; Civil Rights Museum tour; International
Social Work Service Learning Project to Haiti
Social Work

Sponsor(?) Association of Black Social Workers

Faculty Member who is faculty advisor to the Gay/Straight Alliance.

Social Work Research/Needs assessment re: GLBT in Craighead County.
Place students in internships in agency that serves diversity in our
community- CASA, HIV/AIDS Clinic, Hispanic Outreach, ASU Care, Delta
Social Work Health Disparities conference, Domestic Violence class & Brownbag
Lecture/concert series & Fowler Center series brings artists in from all
Music
over the world. Teach classes in world music.
Took students to Italy to perform at music festival. Two jazz bands offer
Music
regular concerts to community.
Students are very diverse, many international students. Delta Blues
Music
Symposium.

Amy Pearce; Irina Khramtsova

Loretta Brewer; Karen Allen
Loretta Brewer; Karen Allen
Pat Walls
Pat Walls

Kat Carrick

Kat Carrick
Lauren Clark
Chris Wilson
Lauren Clark

African American History course. New faculty member hired to teach

Latin American Studies/History. World History courses sent two
History
students to Turkey. RIZA(process of growing rice) culture lecture series. Erik Gilbert
Service Learning projects in low income community. Participate in a
Social Work component of Interdisciplinary degree.
Richard Freer
1. Lit courses provide opportunities for students to be exposed to quality
Teacher Ed diverse literature. RDNG 4403 MLED 3013
pstewart@asumh.edu
2. Lang. arts/Social Studies methods classes MCLED 4013 ECH 4013

Field
Experience in
Marine
Systems(Beliz
e)

3. Mountain Home diversity program-students from MH campus sent to

diverse classroom experiences; seminars provide opportunities to hear
from diverse faculty/community members.
Paula Stewart
4. Social Foundations - historical foundations of education, work with
students from diverse backgrounds ECH/MLED 4063
sanselm@astate.edu

Course exposing students to international culture.

rgrippo@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Evidence

Contact

Nicaragua
Bio
Course(bats)

Course exposing students to international culture.

trisch@astate.edu

NSF grant now being reviewed. But even if not funded, minority STEM
students will be recruited, mentored.

msrivatsan@astate.edu

New bridge
MS Program
to recruit
minorities
Methods,
Mat'ls for 2Science
BIO 1063
McNair
Faculty
support
Hispanic
community

Fulfills ASU conceptual frameworks on diversity (training in diversity for

future teachers)
jkennon@astate.edu
People & environment-discussion of developing, developed countries,
women's rights that reflect birth rates.
bbennett@astate.ed
Mentors Science undergrads to prepare them for research careers.
Hispanic, Latino faculty serve as mentors, role models to Hispanic
community.

Argelia Lorence; Fabricio Medina

Bolivar & Others!

We use essays written by various disability stakeholders to explore the

values, challenges and issues pertinent to healthcare providers. For
example, we discuss disability in general and then expand the discussion
to discern how race, socioeconomic status, sexual pref. gender, etc.,
might imped access to equitable healthcare. Finally, we examine how
the healthcare providers individual values might prevent or augment
Psychosocial
service to these individuals. Forms of evidence: Reflections, synthesis
Aspect of
Disability
papers.
cphillips@astate.edu
Neuromuscul
ar II Clin Ed II

Students work with patients across the lifespan form pediatric to

geriatric.

Communicati
ons Research
Oral Comm

Making sure research methodology & interpretation are culturally

sensitive.
Knowing your audience through audience analysis. Making diverse
audience comfortable.

New
ReportingNews Writing

Analysis of census data to see who is in our community/diversity of

population.

scombs@astate.edu

International
Comm

Look at issues relating to communicating w/ international audiences.

zengli@astate.edu

ABI - Summer
Research
Internship

1st generation & underrepresented.

mdolan@astate.edu

Race,
Gender,
Media

Visit: Hispanic Comm. Ctr., Islamic Center; Blessed Sacrament Church &
Jewish Temple. View videos & movies with multicultural lessons. Read
nonfiction stories about various cultures.

scombs@astate.edu

sdrake@astate.edu
Dr. Po Lin Pan
lclark@astate.edu sscott@astate.edu

Recognition of Cultural Diversity in Education

Course/
Program

Evidence

Contact

Electronic
News
Gathering &
Newscast

ID people rarely focused on in news & do story.

lroberts@astate.edu

Newscast
Film Studies
Video
Production

Explores medias (films) impact on social /Div issues and the influence of
social/Div issues on film.- Contribution of multicultural groups to film
arbrown@astate.edu
Distinct lighting techniques relate to lighting talent of different
ethnicities.
arbrown@astate.edu