Embracing Diversity on College Campus Presenter Name and Title – School/Organization NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity What is diversity? “the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.” “the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization” Inclusion Variety NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity Why does diversity matter at college anyway? “Diversity and the College Experience” (Cuseo & Thompson, 2014) Expands worldliness Enhances social development Prepares students for future career success Prepares students for work in a global society Increases knowledge base Promotes creative thinking Enhances self-awareness Enriches the multiple perspectives NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity Special populations to consider Low income/first generation Single parents LGBTQ community NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity Low income/first generation A 2010 study by the Department of Education found that 50% of the college population is made up of first generation students Many of whom come from low-income, minority or immigrant families Parents lack life experience needed to guide their children to the next steps of success Lack of KNOWLEDGE and ACCESS Students are not prepared for the transition into the “real world” NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity How can we help these students? Income and merit based scholarship programs Implement required “101” courses that teach life/workplace skills Example: UNCG Guarantee Program Promotes increased academic awareness through specialized academic success plans Designated liaisons assigned to student population Academic and tutoring services Mentorship program NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity Single Parents In the United States, one in four students, or nearly four million students who are enrolled in postsecondary institutions are also raising a dependent child (Miller, Gault, & Thorman, 2011). Challenges include: increasing cost of childcare scheduling childcare Classes/low class attendance work hours/lack of time low test scores/failing grades decreased graduate rates NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity How can we help these students? Use appropriate language Ensure that faculty and staff are aware of FA policies that impact aid eligibility (decreasing likelihood of faculty offering “bad” advice) “Lunch and Learn” session Cross training opportunities Single parent orientation session # of positions designated in work study jobs Kid friendly environment Toys and coloring books in the lobby during busy time Indicating if an event is “kid friendly” on the flyer/invite Parking spaces for family/pregnant women on campus On-campus “drop-in” childcare service during class hours NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity LGBTQ Community Challenges include: Safety Lack of family support Less financial resources NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

Embracing Diversity How can we help these students? Is your campus LGBTQ friendly? Campus Pride Index Professional Judgement/Dependency Overrides Language Preferred Pronouns Just ask me! Check out this video: Students/232797?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en&elq=1f1b b49de d1f4f9d2c91&elqCampaignId=1646&elqaid=6628 &elqat=1&elqTrackId=532ca591814c495cbc25d02ee8bc948f Students/232797?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en&elq=1f1b b49de d1f4f9d2c91&elqCampaignId=1646&elqaid=6628 &elqat=1&elqTrackId=532ca591814c495cbc25d02ee8bc948f NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 1-4,

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