R.E.A.C.H. Overview
Reaffirming Ethnic Awareness and Community Harmony, known as 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
- Gender and LGBT related issues
- Socio-economic status/class
- Identity development
- Religion
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
- Summer Multicultural Leadership Institute (SMLI)
- Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP)
- WomenFest
- R.A. / H.A. Training
- All University Leadership Conference
- Celebrate UCI / Wayzgoose
- Operation Safe Schools
- "Walk in My Shoes"- A Symposium on Intercultural Cooperation
- Workshops within UCI Housing
- CCC mentorship program
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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