DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students engage in a weekend-long retreat of self-reflection, activities and dialogue focused on concepts of diversity (e.g., identity, impact, advocacy). The goal of the retreat is to develop a greater understanding of leadership in a diverse world. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2020 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Multicultural Student Programs and ServicesdefinitionMulticultural Student Programs and Services - Multicultural Student Programs and Services must promote academic and personal growth of traditionally underserved students, work with the entire campus to create an institutional and community climate of justice, promote access and equity in higher education, and offer programs that educate the campus about diversity. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Leadership Education |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Student Life |
UnitUnit - University organization | Multicultural Student Affairs |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 16 - 29 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Open - any student can participate (no required credentials, such as GPA, hours earned) |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Advertising materials Group orientation / class session(s) |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Study / Practice diversity, equity, inclusiondefinitionStudy / Practice diversity, equity, inclusion - Engage in activity designed to develop knowledge, skills, disposition regarding diversity; ability to value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Connecting with othersdefinitionConnecting with others - Interact with the campus community, identify others with shared interests, build a social network |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Personal and social responsibility - Taking seriously the perspectives of othersdefinitionPersonal and social responsibility - Taking seriously the perspectives of others - Recognizing and acting on the obligation to inform one's own judgement; engaging diverse and competing perspectives as a resource for learning, citizenship, and work. Intercultural knowledge and competencedefinitionIntercultural knowledge and competence - Apply and/or practice cultural self-awareness, worldview frameworks, empathy, verbal and non-verbal communication, curiosity, and openness. |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Student(s) on this campus Community members (not primarily students, staff, faculty on this campus) |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Primary focus of the program structuredefinitionPrimary focus of the program structure - Diversity topics are a primary focus; program is intentionally structured to assure that students engage with and/or observe diverse others, and reflect on their experiences and learning about diversity and inclusion. |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Informal feedback only |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Group / class session(s) with professional staff With partner or supervisor external to USC |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/multicultural_student_affairs/diversity-and-social-justice-education/diversity-retreat/index.php |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |