Deconstructing Stereotypes
Workshops for the Diverse Campus

The concept arose after a students coordinator at a major university discovered there was a significant number of students who faced stereotyping creating internal conflicts concerning their identity.

Kashif Khan M.S.Ed., the current Coordinator of Asian American Student Services, Multicultural Center at The Ohio State University, created a number of workshops designed to break down numerous chronic stereotypes, providing an outlet for students to voice their concerns and learn more about this issue.

The goals of these workshops are:

• To unite all communities
• Empowering participants to pursue any profession or desired goal.
• Providing Advice on career choices and balancing them with personal desires
• To promote leadership and address educational needs for the future
• To help highlight and tackle the alarming drop-out rate of students as documented by Time Magazine, see link below
• Overcoming multi-cultural stereotypes confronted on a daily basis in various environments.
• Instilling confidence and motivation
• Enhancing and commenting on the roles that multi-ethnic communities will play in the next 15-20 years
• The benefits of a multi-cultural approach
• To assist and encourage participants to promote positive social change

Please review these workshops below and note that they are available to any person or organization that wishes to highlight these common issues faced by students. The topics covered can provide a positive and motivating example and outlet for students throughout America. To arrange a workshop at your university, please contact Kashif Khan M.S.Ed.. Or call him at (614) 354 8271.

Click on the links below to learn more about each workshop.

	Deconstructing the Chappelle Show: A Critical Look This is a 60 min presentation/lecture where various skits are examined from the television show and deconstructed critically to bring to light the underlying racial and ethnic issues brought up in each skit. For example a critical look at the Racial Draft skit looks at stereotypes, group exclusion/inclusion and old Jim Crow laws. >> Link
	Tokenism The Historically Underrepresented Population's Dilemma in Higher Education--This is a 50 min presentation/workshop that goes over brief definition of tokenism in its current state in higher ed and then a brief sharing time and finally covers various skills and language that can be employed to counter tokenism and gain agency for yourself and perhaps the population you identify with. >> Link
	Brown Face, Yellow face- The Modern Day Black Face: Asians in American Pop Culture This is a 50 min presentation/lecture that looks at the past, present and future of Asians in American pop culture and media. This also addresses stereotypes perpetuated by Asians and non-Asians alike. For example: the hyper sexualized East Asian Female, various over the top accents >> Link
	Islam and America This is a 50-70min presentation that introduces Islam to the audience. A basic framework is laid out covering historical timeline, important figures and beliefs. The differences and similarities to other religions of the world are also discussed. The session also includes 20 min of Q&A with the audience. >> Link
	Relationships 101; Developing Healthy Relationships This is a 50 min presentation/workshop that introduces the many factors that can help or hinder relationships. We also look at interfaith relationships and inter-ethnic relationships. The deciphering of perceptions and language is also discussed. Several language and de-escalation skills are introduced. Developing Healthy Relationships: An International Student Perspective--This is a 50 min workshop geared for male international students. We cover stereotypes and cultural norms about dating, sexual behaviors and language. >> Link
	Spirituality in College This is a 50 min presentation/lecture where definitions of religion and spirituality are debated. A discussion follows about religious/spiritual awareness and behavior of students in college versus when they were not at college. We also talk briefly about exposure of religious/spiritual traditions that one may confront while at college. >> Link
	Dropout Nation April 17, 2006, Time Magazine, and Word Document of Article for download >> Link
	How to Bring Our Schools Out of the 20th Century Dec 7, 2006, Time Magazine, and Word Document of Article for download >> Link