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Schmidt, John J. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2007
Invitational theory uses many elements to define, describe, and delineate its beliefs and practices. For example, the Five Ps of people, places, policies, programs, and processes are consistently cited in the literature and research as the framework for assessing inviting practices. Another example is the presentation of four areas of inviting:…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Human Relations, Researchers, Cultural Differences
James, Olive C. R., Ed.; Matson, Hollis N., Ed. – 1990
The University Commission on Human Relations of San Francisco State University was appointed to study how the campus community deals with human relations, focusing on issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. The study involved: three surveys taken of students, faculty, and staff/administrators; public…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Cultural Differences, Data Collection, Disabilities
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Reese, Renford – Race, Ethnicity and Education, 2001
Discusses the proactive-interactive human relations approach as a strategy to mitigate ethnic tension in urban schools, highlighting the Colorful Flags Program as an example of this approach. This Los Angeles-based program has serviced approximately 130,000 K-12 students in 17 California districts and has also been implemented in hospitals, police…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student)
Kauppinen, Heta – 1991
Strategies for organizing and sequencing peace education programs in art education are explored. First, the concept of peace and the development of peace education are examined. The affirmation of peace as life, justice, and freedom contains four areas of study for art education: (1) human relations; (2) cultural diversity; (3) the environment;…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art History, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Jones, Phillip E.; Retish, Paul M. – 1979
The results of two class surveys of students in a course addressing racism and discrimination in educational and social service systems are analyzed. The course objective was to help students develop the personal insight and analytical skills needed to synthesize information on human rights issues. The study indicated that the students were not…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Cultural Differences
James, Olive C. R., Ed.; Matson, Hollis N., Ed. – 1990
The Task Force on Literature of the San Francisco State University Commission on Human Relations conducted a literature search on human relations and discrimination issues on United States college campuses. Sources included the ERIC database, DATATIMES, "Chronicle of Higher Education," local newspapers, Knight-Ridder wire service…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Ethnic Discrimination
James, Olive C. R., Ed.; Matson, Hollis N., Ed. – 1990
This volume contains transcripts of six public hearings held by the San Francisco State University Commission on Human Relations between September and December 1989. The first hearing focused on Asian Pacific Americans and received testimony on higher education admissions policies, treatment in equity programs, student services, health issues,…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Asian Americans, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
Saint Paul Foundation, St. Paul, MN. – 1992
Demographic changes are causing leaders in education, business and civic affairs to address new questions about racial and ethnic diversity. What opportunities does diversity provide? What difficulties does it create? What changes are needed in the ways that people look at problems, define solutions and do the everyday business of their lives? The…
Descriptors: Cambodians, Case Studies, Community Coordination, Cultural Differences
Giannangelo, Duane M.; And Others – 1982
Learning modules emphasizing the anthropological aspects of human and race relations to supplement social studies textbooks used in grades 7-12 were developed. The final report describes pre-project activities, module development, and project evaluation and accomplishments. Pre-project activities included media publicity, reviewing social studies…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Civics, Concept Teaching, Cultural Differences