Presenter: Leeanne Godfrey, PhD., Teaching Specialist & Faculty/Staff Liaison at Minnesota English Language Program
Presenter: Alex Cleberg, Intercultural Trainer at International Student and Scholar Services
As we strive for a more socially just, equitable, and inclusive campus, there is an opportunity to revisit our ways of communicating and interacting across differences to create spaces of belonging for all. Drawing on improvisational and language acquisition practices, this session will help participants explore and appreciate more equitable intercultural communication strategies. Building off this exploration, we will practice puckish techniques to flatten hierarchical systems while increasing overall comprehension and co-creative meaning making.
This workshop is part of The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Intercultural Workshop series for UMN staff and faculty. The series combines intercultural competency and skills development workshops and "Culture In-Depth" sessions discussing the unique practices, customs, and values of some of the largest international student populations on our campus. Each session helps UMN staff members gain greater cultural self-awareness, an understanding of the contributions of international students, and communication skills to improve interactions and relationships with international students, staff, and faculty.
To learn more about ISSS's training options to help UMN colleges, departments and staff, go to https://isss.umn.edu/departments/training.
For questions about the Intercultural Workshop Series, please contact Alex Cleberg at [email protected].