© 2007 Arizona State University Discovering Diversity Advantages of learning and living in a diverse environment www.asu.edu/asu101 Delia S. Saenz, Ph.D. Director, Intergroup Relations Center Arizona State University Last updated 08-10-07
Feb 10, 2016
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Discovering DiversityAdvantages of learning and living
in a diverse environment
www.asu.edu/asu101
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 ExperienceUnderstand:
•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 peopleIndividuals 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 benefitsDiversity-
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