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The Diversity Connection

The Diversity Connection. The Multicultural Mega Fair. Description. Welcome and Keynote true connections to social and professional organizations creating a network with other Miami students

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The Diversity Connection

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  1. The Diversity Connection The Multicultural Mega Fair

  2. Description • Welcome and Keynote • true connections to social and professional organizations • creating a network with other Miami students • the significance of creating depth versus breadth within their organizations and leadership experiences. • Multicultural Involvement Fair: • reflect about their high school and previous leadership experiences, current major/desired major, passions, interests and etc • students will discover organizations and connect with current student leaders

  3. Learning Outcome • First year students that participate in the Diversity Connection will learn about the multicultural organizations and meet student leaders that are present on campus. Students will be able to name three different multicultural and international student organizations as well as make connections with upper class student leaders

  4. Miami University Culture & Traditions • Homogeneous student population • White • High socioeconomic status • Legacy students • Greek • The Office of New Student Programs and The Office of Student Leadership and Activities’ Mega Fair • 80% organizations from dominant culture

  5. Multicultural Student Experience • Microaggressions • Racial Battle Fatigue • (Smith, Hung, & Franklin, 2011) • Feeling of alienation • Lack of integration • (Patton, 2006)

  6. Self Efficacy Model (Shelton, 2011)

  7. Collaborating with Campus Partners • The Office of Diversity Affairs • The Diversity Affairs Council (DAC) • MADE@Miami pre-orientation program • Connection Coach Mentoring Program • The Office of Admission • Bridges Program and Scholars • High School student visit • The Office of Residence Life • Mosaic Living Learning Community • Resident Assistants • The Office of New Student Programs • Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders

  8. Letter to Campus Partners Save the Date The Office of Diversity Affairs and The Diversity Affairs Council wants you tojoin usSunday September 24th from 6-8 P.M.in theShriver Heritage Roomfor the The DIVERSITY connection : the Multicultural mega fair !!

  9. Student Leaders • Diversity Affairs Council (DAC) • Race and Ethnicity • Association of Latin American Students • Academic • Multicultural Business Association • Religious • Miami University Gospel Singers • Gender Identity • Love You Like A Sister • Awareness and Activism • NAACP • Language • Deaf Culture Awareness and Sign Language Club • Greek • Alpha Kappa Alpha

  10. Information Sessions with Student Leaders • Spring before The Diversity Connection • Discuss importance of event • Reconnect current leaders • Create theme • Select keynote speaker • Generate goals • Fall of The Diversity Connection • Welcome back for current leaders • Revisit goals • Finalize sign-ups for the Diversity Connection

  11. The Office of Diversity Affairs and The Diversity Affairs Council presents:The Diversity Connection: The Multicultural Mega Fair Sunday, September 9, 2012 6-8pm Shriver Center, Heritage Room Come learn about multicultural programs, events, and leadership opportunities on campus. Free food, music, and fun!! Also includes: Keynote Speaker: Gerald Yearwood, Director of the Office of Diversity Affairs

  12. Itinerary • 6:10-6:15 Introduction of the Fair- Rosalyn Robinson • 6:15-6:25 Keynote- Mr. Gerald Yearwood • 6:25-7:45 Multicultural Exploration Fair • 7:00 High School Students Arrive • 7:45-8:00 Conclude- Rosalyn Robinson

  13. Student Reflection • Exploration 1: What type of organizations, clubs, or extracurricular activities were you apart of in high school or before college? • Exploration 2: What is your current major? What majors are you interested in? What are your career aspirations? • Exploration 3: What organizations at the Diversity Connection relate to the items listed in Exploration 1and 2? • Exploration 4: How would you like to be involved in the organizations listed in Exploration 3?

  14. Assessment and Evaluation • Immediate survey after the event for first year students • Food • Advertisement • Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with the event • Follow-up meeting with upper class student leaders • Follow-up survey for first year students • Midterm • Acclimation to campus • Involvement with Miami

  15. References • Patton, L. D. (2006). The voice of reason: A qualitative examination of black student perceptions of black culture centers. Journal of College Student Development, 47(6), 628-646 • Shelton, C. (2011). Helping first-generation college students succeed. Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture, 1(4), 63-75 • Smith, W.A., Hung, M., & Franklin, J.D. (2011). Racial Battle Fatigue and the MisEducation of Black Men: Racial microaggressions, societal problems, and environmental stress. The Journal of Negro Education, 80(1), 63-82.

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