Presented by:

Torrence R. Wimbish, Ph.D.

Lauren M. Weitzman, Ph.D.

EXTENDING “THE CUBE” TO A MODEL OF

COLLABORATIVE MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH

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INTRODUCTIONS

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Morrill, Oetting, & Hurst (1974 )

ORIGINS: THE “CUBE MODEL”

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Interactive Global Cube

Pace, Stamler, Yarris, & June (1996)

ORIGINS: THE “ INTERACTIVE CUBE”

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EVOLUTION OF THE CUBE

The Original CubeFocus on CC FunctionsIsolated/Singular/

DependentFixed StructureClosed SystemInternal D-M“Be all things”Expert

The Interactive CubeFocus on the

Institution/SystemInterdependent/

Community FocusLiving SystemOpen SystemConsultation Balance ResourcesCollaboration

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STRENGTHS OF THE INTERACTIVE CUBE

Initiator-Catalyst ModelFocus on collaboration and relationship-

buildingCongruent with a multicultural perspectiveImplications for feedback and continued

learningProcess focus, not outcome driven

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IMPLICATIONS OF THE INTERACTIVE CUBE

Enacting Partnerships: Networking and Relationship-Building

Increasing AccessibilityOngoing Needs AssessmentOverlap of Clinical & Outreach ServicesConsidering Resources

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Our mission is to support the emotional, intellectual, cultural, and social development of

students and the campus community. We advocate a philosophy of acceptance,

compassion, and support for those we serve as well as for each other. We aspire to respect

cultural, individual, and role differences as we continually work toward creating a safe and affirming climate for individuals of all ages,

cultures, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, languages, mental & physical abilities, national

origins, races, religions, sexual orientations, sizes, and socioeconomic statuses.

UCC COMMITMENT TO MULTICULTURALISM AND SOCIAL

JUSTICE

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UCC OUTREACH MODEL

Outreach Consultation

Product Process

Collaborative Expert

Internal External

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Starts from the top!Director & agency commitment/buy inWoven into the interworkings of agency functions

Outreach CoordinatorDiversity Seminar Coordinator & UCC Diversity

Initiatives CoordinatorUCC Organizational Chart

Responsibility assigned/monitored & intentionality around multicultural outreach/focus/commitment.

CURRENT CONFIGURATIONS

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Integration throughout agency functions Fall retreat / Utah Food Bank Outreach Coalition Outreach Seminar Diversity Seminar Multicultural Coordinating Committee / Multicultural Staff

Development Training Multicultural Issues Course In-Reach- A point of social action

UCC Black History Week Celebration Sexual Assault Prevention – Denim Day Hispanic Heritage Week Celebration UCC Pride Week

FROM THE INSIDE OUT

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UCC Black History Month Celebration-February 2011

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UCC Denim Day- April 2011

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Utah Food Bank- August 2011

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UCC Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration- September 2011

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UCC Celebrating the U's Pride with a Human Rainbow-October 2011

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Grounded in Collaborative Multicultural Outreach Model (CMOM)“Campus Crawl”- New interns meeting campus partners during orientationIntern Diversity Initiatives

Updated mission statement UCC donation box Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Trainings

iChat- Support group for students of colorWomen of Color Support group with the Women’s Resource CenterTalking Helps brochures

SPECIFIC OUTREACH INTERVENTIONS

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TALKING HELPS BROCHURES

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Utilizing current tends in social media for campus outreach UCC Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150310070828868&id=582428867&ref=notif&notif_t=like#!/pages/University-of-Utah-Counseling-Center/165148910166467

UCC YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/UofUCounselingCenter?feature=mhee Coming soon: UCC video projects with U film student

Normalizing mental health & help seeking Putting a friendly face to the counseling center Fresh student perspective

TECH-REACH

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What To Expect For The First Appointment

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UCC VIDEO

Over 3,600 hits (views)

LYBW VIDEO

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EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COLLABORATIVE MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH MODEL

•Outreach Requests•Relationships with Campus Partners•Use of the UCC by under-represented groups•Reviewing presentation evaluations•UCC Client Satisfaction Survey

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Let’s talk…

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WHAT COLLABORATIVE MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES DO YOU

CURRENTLY HAVE ON YOUR CAMPUS?

HOW MIGHT YOU APPLY THE COLLABORATIVE MULTICULTURAL

OUTREACH MODEL ON YOUR CAMPUS?

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