"MOSAIC was an exciting workshop where we got a coaching on diversity in our
society. I felt it to be especially a helpful workshop for a workplace like
a community college where we cherish, welcome and work through diversity
amongst our students.
The workshop was conducted with a nice balance of discussions, hands on activities,
and presentations. I enjoyed it very much.
I recommend everyone and surely the new employees to attend this series of
workshops right at the get go. In a very lively and interactive manner, this
workshop can give them an awareness of the 'diversity and inclusiveness'
concept which can help us appreciate the uniqueness of every individual around
us." -Dr.Asmita Kane Budruk, Residential Faculty- Physical Science (Chemistry), Mesa Community College
"Thank you for the wonderful job you did with last week's MOSAIC
course. You kept it interesting, and I enjoyed the method of using two
primary and several supporting facilitators. I was also able to use the materials right away. I am starting a
project with the a new department, which is quite different from
other groups I have worked with. What I learned in MOSAIC about not
assuming things about people, learning about them directly from them,
and judging people individually on their strengths and weaknesses have
been very valuable, timely skills. Treating this group exactly like any
other would not have worked, as I would have assumed basic computer
skills, literacy, and knowledge of an office culture that would not have
applied, and would have alienated my participants. Thanks for the learning."-Andrew Lenartz, Sr. Organizational Process Analyst, District Office, May 23, 2007
"I have carried you and this class in my heart every day, and it has already
begun to make a difference. This week's AZ Republic special section on cool
summer deals had one, maybe two, pictures of any person of color. (one was
a worker, and one was an entertainer) I may or may not have noticed before;
I may or may not have done something about it before.
But the AZ Republic now has a letter from me saying that "greater" Phoenix
is made such by its people, and ALL people should feel welcome. Shame on
both the ad folks for the resorts and the AZ Republic for not catching it.
We want ALL of our guests to feel welcome.!" - Jamie Moore, SCC English Faculty Member, May 24, 2006
(Excerpt from email)…"Never have I seen our folks participate so heartily in a workshop of this type! Thank you for yet another fun-filled, informative, and stimulating session yesterday.
Through the card game - it was our favorite! - you were able to successfully bring home to us the idea of perceptions and interpretations, how to negotiate cross-cultural communication, and develop intergroup communication.
Thanks for your professionalism and expertise. Once more, you have ably led us through the complex dimensions of diversity - underscoring qualities in common and of difference among people."
- Doris Velasco, GCC Computer Lab Supervisor, May 4, 2006
"This is not just another “diversity” seminar. It is a safe place to explore who we are as individuals, how we function in society, what we know about ourselves and others, as well as a place to acquire the tools for embodying the values of equity and inclusiveness in our lives."
-Nicole Lohrbeer, MCC
"Thank you both for the wonderful job you did with last week's MOSAIC
course. You kept it interesting, and I enjoyed the method of using two
primary and several supporting facilitators.
I was also able to use the materials right away. I am starting a
project with the a new department at one of the campuses, which is quite different from
other groups I have worked with. What I learned in MOSAIC about not
assuming things about people, learning about them directly from them,
and judging people individually on their strengths and weaknesses have
been very valuable, timely skills. Treating this group exactly like any
other would not have worked, as I would have assumed basic computer
skills, literacy, and knowledge of an office culture that would not have
applied, and would have alienated my participants. Thanks for the learning."-Andrew Lenartz, Sr. Organizational Process Analyst, District Office, May 23, 2007