The Intercultural Ally Certificate Program offers faculty and staff the opportunity to build awareness and understanding of the cultures of our community members, while learning about University policies and resources that support Pitt’s strategic goal of being welcoming and engaged within our campus community and as we interact with our global community. Interactive sessions will help participants define intercultural competence, identify their own cultural values, and analyze how this knowledge can be used to enhance our working and learning environments and their professional growth. Participants will engage with colleagues and experts in simulations, activities and dialogue to share best practices, identify campus resources, and learn how to further their unit’s global engagement efforts. The Intercultural Ally program is offered through the Faculty & Staff Development Program and is also part of the University Center for International Studies’ tiered Intercultural Competency learning program.
This program requires completion of two required sessions, four elective sessions, and participation in a capstone conversation. Workshops are offered on a rotating basis each fall and spring through the Faculty & Staff Development Program (FSDP). Participants will be contacted by the Office of International Services once workshop requirements have been completed. For questions, please contact the Office of International Services.
Requirements
The Intercultural Ally Certificate Program consists of the following workshops:
Two required sessions
- Intercultural Competency Basics
- Working Across Cultures
Choose four elective sessions
- Best Practices for Teaching International Students
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Cultural Stories
- Life of an International Visitor
- Understanding the Visa Menu
- Understanding X Series (Country or Theme Specific Sessions)
