Kaleidoscope
Apply to become a Kaleidoscope Peer Educator for 2013-2014!
Would you like to:
* Learn to facilitate difficult conversations about multicultural issues?
* Help promote diversity and social justice on campus?
* Earn extra money?
Then apply to be a Kaleidoscope Peer Educator! Below are some upcoming dates to remember:
Information Session Thursday, March 28, 2013, 4PM-5PM
Applications Due Friday, March 29, 2013, 5PM, see link below
Group Interviews Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6PM-8PM
Kaleidoscope Orientation Dinner Thursday, April 11, 2013, 6PM-8PM
Pecky Cypress Room, Alumni House
Fall 2013 Orientation Monday, August 19, 2013, 6PM-9PM, Location TBD
Weekly Trainings/meetings Fall 2013/Spring 2014 TBD
All events take place in the Multicultural Resource Center Conference Room, 062G Elliott University Center unless otherwise indicated.
Kaleidoscope is a peer education program that gives members of the UNCG community opportunities to engage in open dialogue that promotes intergroup exchange and understanding.
The program encourages undergraduate students to take an active role in campus education around issues of multiculturalism, equity and social justice.
Using an intergroup dialogue approach, we strive to address and overcome barriers to authentic communication and challenge awareness and appreciation of difference in ourselves and in others. We recognize the importance of sharing stories and acknowledging different kinds of experiences in helping to teach and learn about ourselves and others.
By participating in engaging and sometimes difficult conversations in a supportive environment, we aim to expand understanding of multiple intersecting identities and develop strategies for creating a more inclusive community for all.
Contact Lucia Vidable (lavidabl@uncg.edu) with any questions.
To apply click here to complete an application by Friday, March 29, 2013.
Our Mission
Kaleidoscope is a peer education program that gives members of the UNCG community opportunities to engage in open dialogue that promotes intergroup exchange and understanding.
The program encourages undergraduate students to take an active role in campus education around issues of multiculturalism, equity and social justice.
Using an intergroup dialogue approach, we strive to address and overcome barriers to authentic communication and challenge awareness and appreciation of difference in ourselves and in others. We recognize the importance of sharing stories and acknowledging different kinds of experiences in helping to teach and learn about ourselves and others.
By participating in engaging and sometimes difficult conversations in a supportive environment, we aim to expand understanding of multiple intersecting identities and develop strategies for creating a more inclusive community for all.
All Kaleidoscope programs are facilitated by SCOPEs (see below for more information) — Student Coordinators of Peer Education — who are undergraduate students selected and trained to facilitate dialogue around issues of social justice.
Like the instrument for which the group is named, Kaleidoscope operates on the foundation that beauty is reflected through the sum of many parts.
Program Goals
For Peer Educators
- To afford peer educators opportunities to clarify individual identities;
- To develop high level facilitation skill;
- To provide an intellectual space for students who value social justice to unite;
- To form a supportive network with other peer facilitators across campus;
- To enhance leadership skills and multicultural competence of peer educators;
- To inspire peer educators to incorporate social justice ideals into their lives after college.
For Undergraduate Participants
- To offer opportunities for fun, interactive and informative programs related to social justice topics;
- To create safe spaces for students to have honest conversation in the absence of faculty, staff or others perceived to be in positions of power;
- To challenge students to think critically about their world view; and
- To meet students where they are, literally — within residence hall communities, Greek enclaves, club meetings, etc. — and figuratively, in order to maximize their satisfaction with the Kaleidoscope experience.
Interested? Please submit a Request Form (DOC) and we will get back to you with more information.
For Students
Bring Kaleidoscopes to you residence hall or student organization!
The Kaleidoscope programs are a great way to generate discussion around topics of diversity and social justice. Our introductory presentations provide the initial step to engaging in dialogue in many settings. Whether you are an RA or an officer in a student organization, we can meet your needs. You may either request one of our standard programs or contact us about developing something specifically for your group.
Please submit a Request Form (DOC) and we will get back to you with more information.
For Faculty and Staff
We offer an array of interactive and engaging presentations that we can bring into the classroom, staff meeting, student organization meetings, etc.
All of our presentations are facilitated by our SCOPEs (Student Coordinators of Peer Education, see below for more information). They are undergraduate students who are selected and trained to facilitate social justice programs in the classroom and elsewhere across campus. These dynamic students are passionate about issues of multiculturalism, social justice, and equity; are well-equipped to educate their peers about a wide range of topics.
The following three presentations were designed for first year students and audience seeking an introduction to social justice topics:
Topic A: Exploring Prejudice: Multiple Perspectives on a Classic Problem
Topic B: Crash: The Movie – Re-examining Race in the Age of Colorblindness
Topic C: Many Sides of Me: Introduction to Social Identity and Privilege
For a description for each of these and other standard presentations please see Featured Standard Presentations and Past Tailored Presentations below. Please keep in mind that these three are introductory level presentations meant to expose students to topics of multiculturalism and social justice only superficially given the time constraint.
Please submit a Request Form (DOC) and we will get back to you with more information.
Featured Standard Presentations
Exploring Prejudice: Multiple Perspectives on a Classic Problem*
During this presentation we will examine the prejudices and stereotypes that students in your class are aware of and may even hold themselves. The personal and interpersonal impact of these attitudes will be referenced. Finally, the role of attitudes in maintaining systems of oppression will be introduced.
Crash: The Movie – Re-examining Race in the Age of Colorblindness*
This presentation makes use of the award-winning film Crash to examine the topic of race relations in contemporary American society. Using carefully chosen scenes from the film, peer facilitators will help the class discuss the origin, impact and consequences of modern racism today.
Many Sides of Me: Introduction to Social Identity and Privilege*
This presentation will examine the importance of different social identity categories, such as gender, sexual orientation, class and race, in shaping our experience. Personal and interpersonal dimensions will be discussed and issues of intersectionality and privilege will be introduced.
Social Justice 101*
This is a great foundational program to introduce various concepts and terminology about social justice. The primary focus of the program is providing a baseline understanding of privilege in American society, particularly White privilege. Participants will be involved in engaging activities and enlightening discussion.
Who Can Say What?: Offensiveness, Inclusion and Language
This program examines the offensive ways that people of different identity groups are addressed. The program questions political correctness and encourages students to find common language to discuss diversity issues at UNCG and beyond.
Spartanville: Building Community and Understanding Power and Privilege
This program is an interactive simulation that exemplifies the ways power and privilege show up in our community. How are resources distributed in our community? Does hard work and determination always pay off? What are the obstacles some groups face in trying to succeed? We engage in dialogue about systems that perpetuate inequality and what we can do to move towards a more just society and build community. People of all identities are welcome, we invite you to bring your whole selves to this experience.
Past Tailored Presentations
Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez and Kate Moss: How Culture and Power Shape Perceptions of the Body
Mad Sexy: The Intersections of Race and Gender in the Television Program, “Glee.”
Black History Month: Still Needed? Still Relevant?
The African Diaspora
Girls Gone Wild… and Guys too! Race and Gender in the Popular Media
Multicultural Perspectives on the Student Code of Conduct
Pillow Talk: Identity Beyond Race and Ethnicity
*These programs are primarily targeted towards first year students and audiences seeking an introductory exposure to the topic.
Who are the SCOPEs?
SCOPEs — Student Coordinators of Peer Education — are undergraduate students who are selected and trained to facilitate social justice programs in residence halls, with members of Greek organizations, and elsewhere across campus. These dynamic students are passionate about issues of multiculturalism, social justice and equity. They are well-equipped to educate their peers about a wide range of topics. SCOPEs are uniquely poised among their peers to raise awareness, promote inclusiveness and prompt genuine understanding and celebration of differences across campus.
Meet the SCOPEs!
Student Coordinators of Peer Education — SCOPEs
Sean Battle
Senior from Rocky Mount, NC
Major: Sociology with a concentration in criminology
Minor: Law
Hobbies: Basketball, football, bowling, running, dirt biking and chilling with friends
Favorite Social Justice Quote: “I cannot say whether thing will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better” by Georg Lichtenberg.
Taylour Johnson
Senior from Fayetteville, NC
Major: Art Design and Pre-Dance
Minor: American Sign Language
Hobbies: Read, Swim, Dance, Travel, Art
Favorite social justice quote: “That Which You Manifest Is Before You”
Charda Rutledge
Junior from Rutherfordton, NC
Major: Elementary Education
Hobbies: Running, reading, and acting.
Favorite social justice quote: “Change is constant, growth is optional, choose wisely.” Karen Kaiser Clark
Quayshaun Weston
Senior from Pantego, NC
Major: Political Science with a Pre-Law Concentration
Minor: Sociology
Hobbies: Making music, tutoring and mentoring children with the UNCG Chapter of the NAACP, and helping others in need. Also enjoys playing video games.
Favorite Social Justice Quote: “The ends you serve that are selfish will take you no further than yourself but the ends you serve that are for all, in common, will take you into eternity.” ― Marcus Garvey
Joia Woods
Senior from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Major: Art, Concentration in Design/Photography
Hobbies: Reading, Art, outdoor activities, traveling, aquatics
Favorite Social Justice Quote: “None of us alone can save the nation or the world. But each of us can make a positive difference if we commit ourselves to do” -Cornel West, Race Matter
