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Cultural Intelligence (CQ): A Framework for Diversity Learning AND Action
Cross-cultural interactions are hard work. And, nobody behaves flawlessly in cross-cultural interactions. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) isn’t a new and improved label for cultural competence — rather, it’s based on research that asked the underlying question: Why can some individuals and … Continue reading
Division of Student Affairs Annual Report 2011 – 2012
It is difficult to capture all of the powerful ways in which UW-Whitewater Student Affairs staff impact the lives of students. The Division of Student Affairs Annual Report is an incomplete, though selective narrative, to highlight representative examples of our … Continue reading
“LEAP: Reflections and Learning” April 17, 2012.
LEAP: Learning and Reflection in the Division of Student Affairs. Tuesday, April 17th, 8:30-11:00am, Esker Hall. Over the last year, units across the Division of Student Affairs have engaged in a diverse range of activities related to Liberal Education: America’s … Continue reading
Other Student Affairs Blogs and Web Sites
Thought I would share some other student affairs blogs and web sites that I visit occasionally. I find they have interesting insights and ideas. “The Student Affairs Collaborative” “On the Go with Ed Cabellon” “Eric Stoller’s Blog” “Brainstorm – From … Continue reading
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Welcome: Welcome to our Student Affairs Division’s place where learning and ideas can come alive and evolve. This is a blog designed to spark, connect and create learning opportunities for all of us. Please feel free to post any idea … Continue reading
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History of the Pink Flamingo
The history of the pink flamingo can be traced back to 1946 when a company called Union Products started manufacturing “Plastics for the Lawn”. But their products had one problem: They were only two-dimensional. In 1956, the Leominster, Massachusetts hired … Continue reading
Story of Flamingo Behavior that connects with building a learning culture.
“An ecologist studying flamingos on Kenya ’s Lake Nakuru has noticed an interesting phenomenon. Every year, when the time comes for migration, a few flamingos start the process by taking off from the lake. Since none of the others take … Continue reading
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Why a Flamingo?
It was a great Microsoft template – but when looked at as one of nature’s inspirations . . . The flamingo is one of the birds in our world that looks the same regardless of gender. It also looses some … Continue reading
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