Cross Cultural Center, University of California, Irvine

May 13, 2008

Disability Services Center

Center for Service in Action

L.G.B.T. Resource Center

International Center

Dean of Students

UCI

Reaffirming Ethnic Awareness and Community Harmony (R.E.A.C.H.)

Current/Past R.E.A.C.H. facilitators
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For confirmation on workshops contact Karen Cortez (kcortez@uci.edu) or Mira Salas (salasm@uci.edu).

What is R.E.A.C.H.?

R.E.A.C.H. is an educational outreach program of the Cross-Cultural Center devoted to increasing awareness and knowledge of the issues and topics important to community harmony in a multicultural world. R.E.A.C.H. consists of a select group of UCI students trained to present workshops on multicultural and ethnic diversity topics. R.E.A.C.H. Facilitators are chosen from various segments of the campus community, and share a dedication to building a harmonious academic and social environment at UCI.

Goals of R.E.A.C.H.

To facilitate interaction and dialogue on diversity and multicultural topics.
To foster an appreciation and understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity.
To educate the campus community on the needs and issues of a diverse student body.
To support the Cross-Cultural Center's mission in promoting the education, celebration, and development of a multi-ethnic and multicultural campus.

Program Facilitators
Trained in and available for facilitating group discussion topics such as:

Cultural Awareness
Ethnic Diversity
Privilege
Cycle of Oppression
Cross-Cultural Communication
Stereotypes R.E.A.C.H. Facilitators use a variety of interactive methods such as panels, skits, videos, and exercises to discuss topics related to diversity and multicultural issues.

R.E.A.C.H. Resume
Since 1988, the R.E.A.C.H. program has participated in various campus activities and community programs. R.E.A.C.H. Facilitators have participated in:

UCI Rainbow Festival
S.P.O.P. (Student Parent Orientation Program)
R.A. / H.A. Training
All University Leadership Conference
Wayzgoose
Operation Safe Schools
"Walk in My Shoes"- A Symposium on Intercultural Cooperation

R.E.A.C.H. Facilitators have developed and produced:

The R.E.A.C.H. Skits Manual
The Community Resource Manual
UCI: The Ideal Cultural Climate (VIDEO)
R.E.A.C.H.ing Out (VIDEO)
Who do you see? Project
Walk in Museum of Oppression

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