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Summer Institute 2012

Summer Institute 2012. Defining Diversity DeVone Eurales. Silent Exercise. I am comfortable with being the only person of my race at a college fair, high school visit, or large meeting I am comfortable being the only person of my gender at a college fair, high school visit, or large meeting

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Summer Institute 2012

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  1. Summer Institute 2012 Defining Diversity DeVone Eurales

  2. Silent Exercise • I am comfortable with being the only person of my race at a college fair, high school visit, or large meeting • I am comfortable being the only person of my gender at a college fair, high school visit, or large meeting • I sometimes make assumptions based on appearance, background or language • I am comfortable talking about sexual orientation • I classify myself as unique • I am comfortable addressing people who use prejudice talk or behavior • I make friends very easily • I am difficult person to read • I am comfortable talking about what makes be diverse

  3. What is Diversity? What is Diversity? What is Diversity? What is Diversity?

  4. Types of diverse populations on college campus’s • Values • Language • Learning Differences • Athletes • Musicians • Thespians • Artists • Intellectuals • Outspoken • Introverts, Extroverts • Gender • Race, Ethnicity, Nationality • Religion, Beliefs, Ethic & Moral Code • Socio-economic • Geographic • Sexual Orientation • Age • Politics

  5. Partner Up! • Who am I? • What makes me different? • How comfortable am I talking with people different from me? • Have I had a moment where I’ve accidently offended a person? • What do I want to take away from summer institute?

  6. Brainstorming:What makes you diverse?

  7. What diversity means at your institution • Research with your Director/Dean what the college values as diversity • Identify campus partners • What is my role within the admission office • Is there a counselor that can help me with difficult questions regarding diversity

  8. Tips of the trade How do I become less uncomfortable around people different from me? • You are in charge! Have confidence • Be yourself, you’re the only person qualified • Do not try to change your institution or yourself to fit a specific demographic • It’s okay to be curious, using tact • Be Honest! If unsure ask questions • Research, research, research • Become a useful resource, not a salesman • Find common ground

  9. Helpful Resources • NACAC Publications and Resources • http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Pages/default.aspx • Guiding the Way to Inclusion conference • http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/GWI/Pages/default.aspx • Association of American Colleges and Universities, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence • http://www.aacu.org/resources/diversity/index.cfm • IACAC Membership Directory

  10. Sarah ColangeloKnox CollegeAdmission CounselorWords of Wisdom Video Clip

  11. Questions?

  12. Contact Information • DeVone Eurales, Knox College • Senior Assistant Director • deurales@knox.edu • 309-341-7147

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