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Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

Explore methods and future directions for addressing diversity in academic programs at the University of Victoria, with initiatives in recruitment, student engagement, and retention strategies. Contact Sarah Cameron, Co-op Placement Educator.

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Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

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  1. Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

  2. Sarah Cameron Co-op Placement Educator University of Victoria sarahc1@uvic.ca

  3. Today’s Session • Defining diversity • Strategies • Future directions

  4. Destination University ….what does that mean? • 71% of students come from outside of Greater Victoria • 6% from outside of Canada

  5. Optional and Professional Programs 10 co-op offices, 12 coordinators… • Biology • Biochemistry/Microbiology • Chemistry • Physics, Astronomy & Earth and Ocean Sciences • Social Science • Humanities, Fine Arts & Professional Writing • Public Administration • Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education • Law • Health Information Science

  6. Activity With a partner, come up with a list of 10 things you have in common.

  7. Academic Programs Education Level Mandatory and Optional Culture and Language Type of work Other Factors Diversity within Co-op

  8. Recruitment Prospective students • Office of Student Recruitment • Campus Tours • Publications • Transfer credit

  9. Recruitment New students • Experience UVic • Day of Welcome / Orientation • Classroom presentations

  10. Recruitment Ongoing • Co-op Info Day • Bulletin Boards • Offices within the faculties = high visibility • Presence in classrooms • Interested students are invited to student debriefs

  11. Student Engagement In the classroom • Boot camp and Weekly classes • Interactive, lots of room for discussion

  12. Student Engagement One-on-One Coaching • Review resumes and cover letters individually • Invite them to come see us • Seek out students that are struggling • Job Search Planning

  13. Student Engagement Optional Workshops/Events • International Students • Sector specific: HR, Provincial Government • Working Abroad • Interest topics: networking, competencies, diversity in the workplace • Mock Interview Clinic

  14. Retention • Responsive to student feedback • Continued outreach • Dream job search • Celebrate Success: Co-op Student of the Year & Designation

  15. Strategies for Success • 2 Placement Educators dedicated to student support • Diverse program delivery • Outreach to other units on campus • Student Advisory Board

  16. Sarah Cameron Co-op Placement Educator University of Victoria sarahc1@uvic.ca

  17. Thank You!

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