Diversity Goals of the Xerox Multicultural Teaching Center

To expose pre-service teachers to a diverse student pop
a) language, non-standard written/spoken english
b) artistic differences - music, dress, language
c) cultural differences - generational poverty, sheltered or latch-key city kids (little/no experience with nature), understanding privilege vs oppression in kids' attitudes and behaviors

To expose the community to urban learners
a) lower level SWE
b) less vocabulary
c) high level of critical thinking skills
d) social maturity (kids may be primary caregivers to siblings, cook, clean, etc.)

To raise a generation of minority students interested in pursuing a career in teaching
a) exposure to college faculty and administrators, many of whom are African American
b) exposure to college environment