Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and Competency (IKC)
Nurturing, respecting, and cultivating an atmosphere where individual differences and identities are perceived as valuable strengths is critical to developing an inclusive learning environment for every student at Stevenson University.
The Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and Competency (IKC) commitment provides students with opportunities to develop cultural competencies by engaging with cross-disciplinary perspectives.
SEE Goal 2: Embody Civility and Respect for Difference affirms the Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and Competency commitment by establishing criteria whereby students develop their capacity to positively engage others in a diverse world by identifying biases, explaining the complexity of elements important to another culture, and/or crafting inclusive responses to intercultural encounters.
Recognizing the importance of scholarship and research, the Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and Competency commitment and related criteria in the Stevenson Educational Experience are based on the Association of American College and Universities Civic Engagement VALUE Rubric (2016).
As points of entry, the courses FYS 100: First Year Seminar and ENG 152: College Writing II introduce students to topics in Intercultural Knowledge and Competency. Accordingly, in FYS 100 and ENG 152, Stevenson University students seek to:
1. Identify biases as perspectives that can impact the manner in which an individual or group is viewed.
2. Analyze their own culture(s) and another culture.
3. Craft inclusive responses to intercultural encounters.
Through IKC certification, additional courses are made available for students to continue their study of intercultural topics as they relate to different disciplines and/or major programs of study.