Global Training Initiative’s Developing Cultural Competence

The Developing Cultural Competence co-curricular virtual exchange program has replaced its in-person lecture with self-paced individual learning modules so that its four 90-minute facilitated meetings can focus on cultural exchange among participants and application. The course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for understanding culture, cultural dimensions and cultural competency. The program also introduces cultural skills that are immediately applicable to experiences on- and off-campus. The program appeals to students in diverse disciplines and prepares students to:
Identify their own cultural preferences and have the tools to understand the preferences of others.Promote cultural awareness in personal and professional settings.Implement strategies for working effectively across cultural differences.