This thesis examines the long-term benefits and outcomes of participating in a cultural immersion experience. There is limited research on the lasting impacts of immersion experiences for young adults. The thesis research is conducted through the Logic Model style of program evaluations, as well as through qualitative and quantitative surveys of past participants. This research analyzes the survey responses from the past eight years (2006-2013) of...

"Intercultural communication is a necessary skill for those who work in the public and nonprofit sectors, and yet there is a dearth of literature available to help public and nonprofit professionals effectively communicate, interact, and lead in a multicultural society. Drawing on research in intercultural communication, psychology, and public and nonprofit administration, Culturally Mindful Communication provides practical strategies for students...

This book goes beyond descriptions of culture-bound business practices or prescriptions for valuing diversity. Because intercultural dynamics take place in domestic as well as multinational companies, all business professionals must be competent in interpersonal communication. This practical approach presents techniques for managers to reduce diversity miscues, strategies to respond to uncomfortable conversations, and innovative ways to bridge cultural...