High-Impact Practices
Diversity/Global Learning
Many colleges and universities now emphasize courses and programs that help students explore cultures, life experiences, and worldviews different from their own. These studies—which may address US diversity, world cultures, or both—often explore “difficult differences” such as racial, ethnic, and gender inequality, or continuing struggles around the globe for human rights, freedom, and power. Frequently, intercultural studies are augmented by experiential learning in the community and/or by study abroad. In addition to engagement in academic courses, this can include such credit-bearing international experiences as work, volunteering, and directed travel, as long as these programs are driven to a significant degree by learning goals.
*Modified from AACU High-Impact Educational Practices handout & Kuh (2008) High-impact educational practices
High-Impact Practices In Action
Short Takes: Returning to Rome
The University of Arkansas Rome Center had to find innovative ways to bring Rome to students during the pandemic, when study abroad classes were suspended. Working with faculty to provide online learning from Rome and creating video tours of the city, the Rome Center was able to give students unique experiences, even when learning from home. Now the Rome Center is reopening and welcoming students back.
CRIM/SOCI 3453: Immigration, Crime and Justice
Explore different cultures, life experiences and world-views. We focus on US diversity, specifically among immigrants in the US and their relationship with the justice system.
Painting a Perspective: Mural Bike Tour
If art imitates life, how do you see yourself and our world in Fayetteville murals?
HIP Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Public Speaking Classroom by Lynn Meade
An overview of how I incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the Public Speaking Course.
What is Diversity Through LENS of UARK Students….
Students from the University of Arkansas defined what diversity means to them and how they engaged in building a more inclusive community at the University of Arkansas.
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