Multicultural Teaching and Learning Institute:
Supporting Student Success in a Diverse World

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The IUPUI student body is diverse, representing 122 countries, many races and ethnicities, with a majority of the entire incoming freshman being first-generation students. How can faculty create curriculum and classroom environments that support success with such a diverse group of students? The Multicultural Teaching and Learning Institute (MTLI) will address this question and attempt to help faculty bridge the gap between multicultural issues and internationalization. Diversity is a broad term that includes both domestic diversity and international diversity, and the MTLI will provide faculty and staff with research-based presentations focused on enhancing inclusivity and encouraging engagement with diversity in the classroom. The keynote speaker, Brian K. Bridges, vice-provost for diversity, access and equity at Ohio University, will discuss collaboration between campus internationalism and diversity offices to promote student learning outcomes and increased intellectual and economic efficiencies for the 21st century and beyond. Concurrent session topics will include interacting inclusively with our diverse students and practical strategies for integrating inclusiveness in the classroom. Attendees will also have opportunities to hear IUPUI student perspectives and watch the theater troupe, Act Out, perform an interactive session to help attendees explore diversity issues that may affect their courses.

This event is cosponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning; the Community of Practice on Multicultural Teaching; the Community of Practice on Understanding Society and Culture; the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; the Office for Women; and the Office of International Affairs.