Multi-Cultural Education

The purpose of this study was to obtain information on the topic of multicultural training practices in community psychology programs, by surveying the directors of these programs. The focus for this study included one aspect of diversity, issues related to the training of all students, to work effectively with nonwhite populations, or multicultural training.

The study begins with a statement that community psychologists are advocates of cultural diversity, referring to the differences that exist among people including cultural and ethnic, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and physical or sensory impairment. Multicultural training in viewed as involving an understanding of all cultures.

One of the seven American Psychological Associations' accreditation criteria for clinical and counseling programs requires programs to promote respect and training on ethnic, cultural, and individual differences. Programs are also to recruit faculty and students from diverse ethnic groups. Findings from a literature review are, that psychology programs are not adequately preparing graduate students to work effectively with minority populations, and are not responding successfully to the needs of students of color.

A 1992 survey of counseling and clinical p

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complaints alleging action which would be prohibited" (p. 325). Sexual harassment is considered sex discrimination. The internal grievance procedure relies on a mediational rather than adversarial model. In 1980, Yale College established a permanent sexual harassment grievance board and procedure. The grievance procedure includes an informal mechanism to mediate a quick and confidential resolution of complaints; informal is viewed as flexible and responsive to the needs of all involved. The procedure is confidential. The board acts to educate the community regarding the issues of sexual harassment and a grievance procedure. The board is composed in a balanced manner; women and students are represented as well as men who are sensitive to the issues. During the first three years after its establishment, the board received three signed complaints from students regarding sexual harassment. Community members approached the board to seek information. These results may reflect the board's work at educating the campus, thus eliminating sexual harassment. However, results may also be reflective of students reluctance to use the grievance procedure. It is viewed as the responsibility of the university to educate itself regardi
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Approximate Word count = 8671
Approximate Pages = 35 (250 words per page)

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