Joann Malone

Malone's "Diversity Workshop" is a three-hour interactive program in which students are trained to lead other students in exercises focused on recognizing and reducing prejudice and stereotyping. Through exercises designed for adults but tailored for students, discussions, role-playing, and various speakers, students develop a deeper understanding of ethnic, religious, gender, and other types of conflict. The workshop also identifies and celebrates the many groups to which people belong and fosters appreciation for differences, while building unity and commitment to mutual respect. As a result, students gain an understanding of other cultures and their roles in their diverse communities.