© 2007 arizona state university discovering diversity advantages of learning and living in a...

© 2007 Arizona State University

Discovering DiversityAdvantages of learning and living

in a diverse environment

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Delia S. Saenz, Ph.D.Director, Intergroup Relations CenterArizona State University  

Last updated 08-10-07   

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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

64

23

125

Whites Students ofColor

Unknown International

% Distribution of students

12

54

2

Hispanic AsianAmerican

AfricanAmerican

AmericanIndian

% Distribution of students of color

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ASU 101

•Find your place at ASU

•Empower you to access resources

•Promote your success

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Small Class Experience

Understand:

•Who you are

•Your environment

•Available tools

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Diversity at ASU

Defined in terms of representation and inclusion

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Diversity as representationRepresentation is the extent to which our students,faculty, and administrators proportionately reflect the regional and national populations served by ourpublic institution.

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Diversity as inclusion

Inclusion entails creating a positive learning and workingenvironment, and a climate that is respectful of, and

welcoming to, all members of our university community.

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Diversity at ASU

Representation -- a key attribute

Inclusion -- a core value

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Demographic

•Ableness•Gender•Nationality•Race/Ethnicity•Religion •Sexual Orientation•Social Class

•Disciplinary emphases •Learning styles•Methods of knowledge-building

Representation and Academic

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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

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Inclusion in thought and action Openness to ideas and people, particularly those thatcome from perspectives different than our own.

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Looking at an issue from different angles

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People coming together

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Thinking and actions are synergistic

thinking

actions

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Expand your boundaries

Diversity at ASU = representation + inclusion

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Diversity: an important value that is supported at ASU through•Courses

•LSC 363 Genes, Race, Gender, and Society•WTS390 Women in World Religions•APA 330 Asian 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

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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

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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……..

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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

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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)

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Welcome to ASU…

A university that values diversity

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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