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inspire a world of good
TOUGH ENOUGH
ARE YOU
TOINSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?
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DIVERSITY ATWHEELOCK:CAMPUS & COMMUNITY
RESOURCES
Jamie Boussicot – Assistant Director of Diversity & Campus Programs
Ashleigh McClenthen – Assistant Director of Residence LifeAdrienne Kisner – Spiritual Life Coordinator
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OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & CAMPUS PROGRAMSJamie Boussicot
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• Resources• Advocacy• Cross-Departmental Collaborations• Campus Committees
» Student Outreach» Diversity & Inclusion Council» PRIDE
OFFICE OVERVIEW CONTINUED
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• Programming» WHEESpeak Culture» Student Clubs & Organizations» Cultural Sensitivity & Competency Trainings &
Workshops» Other Multicultural Programming
OFFICE OVERVIEW
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• ALANA – WHEESpeak Culture
• Black Student Union• Asian & Asian
American Culture Club• La Herencia Latina• Gay Straight Alliance
STUDENT RESOURCES
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• Diversity & Inclusion Council• Office of the President (Chief Diversity
Officer)• Office of Spiritual Life• Office of Disability Services• Counseling Center
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES
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LGBTQ STUDENT RESOURCES & INFORMATIONAshleigh McClenthen
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• Mission – welcoming community for LGBTQ students and allies– [email protected]– Weekly meetings
• Discussion/current events• Creation of student support systems• Bonding, team-building, and friendship
STUDENT ORGANIZATION: GSA
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PAST PROGRAMS INCLUDE• Annual sponsoring of the “Day of Silence”• Participation in “National Coming Out Week”• “T-Party,” social & educational event designed to explore transgender issues
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• Action-based task force consisting of staff, faculty, and students– The Pride Committee’s main objectives are to:
• Increase discourse, visibility, and programming for LGBTQ issues throughout the Wheelock community.
• Broaden the definition of diversity within existing campus initiatives or major programs.
• Create opportunities to share information about the LGBTQ and Ally experience that will address knowledge gaps and contribute to a more inclusive campus community.
PRIDE COMMITTEE
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Past Programs & Initiatives include:
My Love’s Not for Sale: An open discussion stemming from the exclusion in greeting cards, and other issues surrounding relationships and families during holidays.
Review of Institutional Policy & Procedure: bettering the experience of LGBTQ students & employees
Safe Space Training: Increase your knowledge of issues faced by LGBTQ individuals and improve your skills for supporting students and other individuals who may from time to time need a Safe Space on campus.
Families in Focus: A photo-visibility project featuring Wheelock families.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: A conversation series covering current events.
PRIDE COMMITTEE CONTINUED
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• Required courses on race, culture, and identity & the history of diversity and oppression
• Welcoming LGBTQ children & families
LGBTQ ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM
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WHY SPIRITUAL LIFE?Adrienne Kisner
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• Spiritual Direction• Places of Worship/Resource Referral• Bible Study• Meditation Group• World Religions FYS Mentor• Spiritual/Faith Resource and Advocate for all Faiths• Weddings & Memorials
SERVICES OFFERED
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• Journeys of Faith• Interfaith Community Service Projects• Small Groups for specific faiths • Wing & A Prayer• Spiritual Autobiography Workshop• Candlelight Vigil for Peace
PAST PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
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THANK YOU!• For more information, contact us!
– Find us today at FYI– Email any questions or comments to:
• Jamie Boussicot – [email protected]• Ashleigh McClenthen – [email protected]• Adrienne Kisner – [email protected]