Limited Resources not Limited Support Supporting Underrepresented Groups
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Limited Resources, not Limited Support: Supporting Underrepresented Groups with Limited to No Funding Tuesday 3: 15 pm Casey La. Barbera, Rosalyn Robinson, & Ashleigh Williams 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
Underrepresented Students • Audience Participation • How do you define the term “Underrepresented Student”? • Depends upon a lot of histories and contexts: • National • Regional • Institutional history • For the Purpose of this presentation: • Race • Sexual Orientation • Nation of Origin 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
The Beginnings • Who we are and why that matters • Ashleigh – Women’s Center, Queer • Rosalyn - Office of Diversity Affairs, Office of International Education • Casey – Outreach Office, Connection Coaches Program 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
How our Students View the University • Methodology: What we did • Students • Offices on Campus • Office of Diversity Affairs (ODA) • Connection Coaches • The Diversity Affairs Council (DAC) • GLBTQ Services • Women’s Center • Office of International Education (OIE) • Global Connection 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” *Place I feel unwelcomed and unsupported: Path to My Hall “I don't feel safe there especially at night, because it's not well lit and it's near uptown. And being a woman I don't have the privilege of walking around at night not having to worry about my safety. “ 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” *Place I feel welcomed and supported: My Home “I feel safer there because that's where I can be free of judgment and comfortable” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” *Place I feel welcomed and supported: Phan Shin “Not only this is an Asian restaurant but also the service there is fantastic. They treat you really nice and they do their best to make you feel comfortable. In addition, I know the owner there and she calls my name every time I come. “ 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” *Place I feel unwelcomed and unsupported: Farmer School of Business “Even though I am a business major and I spend a lot of time in FSB, I consider it as the least welcome place on campus. As an international student, I feel like domestic students see me with prejudices and treat me differently. The environment in FSB is cold and intense. ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” *Place I feel unwelcomed and unsupported: Campus Library “This is a place I don't particularly feel safe. Not to say that I feel threatened in the library or anything, but this is a central space and part of campus where people break off into their own cliques, or are alone. It’s not an inclusive environment. ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
“Where Do You Feel Supported? ” “Where Do You Feel Unsupported? ” *Place I feel welcomed and supported: “This is a picture of my home off campus. I feel safe there because it is my own personal space and I know that I can control the environment. ” 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
$ Not Just Money $ More about Resources Knowledge People Space 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
Knowledge Co-curricular programming that reflects social issues related to various identities Books, movies, events and assignments that portrays multiple perspectives on identities Community service events that focus on the experiences of marginalized groups 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
People Role models Visible identities among faculty and staff members Social events with faculty and staff in attendance 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
Space Not necessarily a physical building Student organizations Collaborations among students and offices 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
Importance of these Resources Facilitate identity development processes Enhance campus climate Support interaction among students, faculty, and staff who share both similar and different stories Empowering multicultural and diverse student leaders 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
Stay Current Literature Student/Cohort Experiences Perform Research 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
External Sources/Grants Collaboration Donations/Contributions Grants -www. grants. gov 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
References Abes, E. S. , & Jones, S. R. (2004). Meaning-making capacity and the dynamics of lesbian college students’ multiple dimensions of identity. Journal of College Student Development, 45, 612 -632. Love, P. , & Estanek, S. M. (2004). Rethinking student affairs practice. San Francisco: Jossey. Bass. Magolda, P. M. & Baxter Magolda, M. B. (2011). Contested issues in student affairs: Diverse perspectives and respectful dialogue. Sterling, VA: Stylus. 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), 628646. Tatum, B. D. (2003). Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? NY: Basic Books. 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
Contact Us Ashleigh Williams williaaf@miamioh. edu 315 -408 -1523 Rosalyn Robinson robinsr 5@miamioh. edu 513 -919 -1315 Casey La. Babera Labarbc@miamioh. edu 858 -229 -9387 2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
2013 NASPA Annual Conference * Orlando, Florida * March 16 -20, 2013
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