1. © 2007 Arizona State University Discovering Diversity Advantages of learning and living in a diverse environment www.asu.edu/asu101 Delia S. Saenz, Ph.D. Director, Intergroup Relations Center Arizona State University Last updated 08-10-07

2. © 2007 Arizona State University Welcome to ASU We are one of the nation’s largest and most culturally diverse public research institutions Fall 2006 Total Enrollment 63,278 Students of color 14,769 % Distribution of students % Distribution of students of color

3. © 2007 Arizona State University ASU 101 Find your place at ASU Empower you to access resources Promote your success

4. © 2007 Arizona State University Small Class Experience Understand: Who you are Your environment Available tools

5. © 2007 Arizona State University Diversity at ASU Defined in terms of representation and inclusion

6. © 2007 Arizona State University Diversity as representation Representation is the extent to which our students, faculty, and administrators proportionately reflect the regional and national populations served by our public institution.

7. © 2007 Arizona State University Diversity as inclusion Inclusion entails creating a positive learning and working environment, and a climate that is respectful of, and welcoming to, all members of our university community.

8. © 2007 Arizona State University Diversity at ASU Representation -- a key attribute Inclusion -- a core value

9. © 2007 Arizona State University Demographic Ableness Gender Nationality Race/Ethnicity Religion Sexual Orientation Social Class Disciplinary emphases Learning styles Methods of knowledge-building Representation and Academic

10. © 2007 Arizona State University Connecting with people Individuals reflecting ASU’s diversity are your classmates, your instructors, your co-workers, your friends, your roommates,and yourself. 63,278 Students 50 States 141 Countries

11. © 2007 Arizona State University Inclusion in thought and action Openness to ideas and people, particularly those that come from perspectives different than our own.

12. © 2007 Arizona State University Looking at an issue from different angles

13. © 2007 Arizona State University People coming together

14. © 2007 Arizona State University Thinking and actions are synergistic thinking actions

15. © 2007 Arizona State University Expand your boundaries Diversity at ASU = representation + inclusion

16. © 2007 Arizona State University Diversity: an important value that is supported at ASU through Courses LSC 363 Genes, Race, Gender, and Society WTS390Women in World Religions APA 330Asian Pacific American Genders and Sexualities Programs & Centers American Indian Program Intergroup Relations Center Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict Organizations LGBTQ student coalition El Concilio Greek Life

17. © 2007 Arizona State University The benefits Diversity- Provides exposure to new knowledge Contributes to the learning process Enhances the educational experience of students Improves the university climate Supports the university mission Improves society

18. © 2007 Arizona State University The challenges – little contact, but… Pursuit of knowledge and education Shared values such as honesty, intellectual curiosity, religious beliefs, love of music and sports, movies, and so on……..

19. © 2007 Arizona State University ASU recognizes the value Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, Vietnam-era veteran status, other protected veteran status, newly separated veteran status, or special disabled veteran status. ACD 401 Policy

20. © 2007 Arizona State University Embracing inclusive excellence President Michael Crow: “We must find ways to reach into all our communities with warmth and openness. We need to embrace cultural diversification in America and change the culture of the university as a critical first step.” (remarks delivered at the 2004 Educating for a Diverse America: A Summit and Symposium, Austin, TX)

21. © 2007 Arizona State University Welcome to ASU… A university that values diversity

22. © 2007 Arizona State University Learn more about diversity... http://www.understandingrace.org/home.html http://www.understandingprejudice.org/demos/ http://www.diversityweb.org/ http://www.asu.edu/irc http://implicit.harvard.edu