Diversity Lecture Series: Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy

Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, dean of the American University School of Education, presented "The Five Simple Truths about Cultural Competence in Education and Counseling" as the invited speaker in the final lecture of the School of Education's 2018-2019 Diversity Lecture Series.

Cultural competence in counseling and teaching require a student-focused approach in which students’ and clients’ unique cultural strengths are identified and nurtured to promote student achievement and a sense of well-being about the individuals’ cultural place in the world. Dr. Holcomb-McCoy reminds us of five simple truths about our journey to become culturally responsive and competent in our work with diverse students, parents, clients, community members, etc.