Student Interview Summary

Because of the university’s commitment to diversity, I see differences among people in the same space as an advantage and a requirement, rather than a disadvantage.

Thirdly, they point out that a diverse student body better prepares college students to interact and work with individuals of diverse backgrounds in the future. By creating an environment where students can be exposed to a racially diverse group of people, their interactions further reduce prejudice and misconceptions about race (Grutter v. Bollinger, 2003). The amicus brief reveals that race is an inseparable component of an applicant 's’ experiences and should not be excluded from the admission officers’ consideration.

INTRO: Prompt: What should “diversity on campus” mean and why? Hook: Does diversity help liberate narrow-mindedness? What exactly is diversity? To say that diversity is approached on school campuses is an understatement to the level of understanding in this increasingly globalized world. By its definition, “diversity” requires inclusion. Are school’s really working toward the inclusion of everyone? This means including color, national origin, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation. Looking at court cases and polls shown in the short articles, “Introduction from Place, Not Race: A New Vision of Opportunity in America” and “The Trouble with Diversity: How We Learned to Love Identity and Ignore Inequality,” their approach to strengthening

As I ponder the events of the last five months of my life, I realize the influence they will

Kim Millam was my direct supervisor for my first five years at Lakeland. It is not a secret that Kim has dedicated well over 30 years of service to Lakeland Community College. I have only known her for a brief six years, but I have come to realize how much she is dedicated to the mission of Lakeland’s students, faculty and staff.

Supporting the success for diverse students on campus is just the beginning to make their experience as equal to that of the white community. Without positive campus attitude and without the recognition of what diversity brings to a school and a classroom, the system would not thrive and those of a different ethnic background will not be inclined to attend. The conclusion to Espinosa’s, Gaertner, and Orfields article is that college and university leaders

Community and diversity are two of the most prominent factors colleges and universities use to attract students. At Temple University, it is easy to see that the school tries hard to implement these words into our heads whether it be succeeding or failing in reality. Temple makes it known in their mission statement, policies, and standing proof that they surely uphold the title as being one of the most diverse schools in the nation. However, after reading the chapter about Rebekah Nathan’s experience in My Freshman Year, I recognized her assessment among freshman is similar to that of my own granted it had not been completely

The presence of fear begins to reduce when students start to create a tolerant, inclusive social normality. This theory is discussed in a study conducted by Rebecca L. Stoltzer and Emily Hosselman. It is concluded that when looking at the pros and cons of a more diversely populated campus climate, these results insinuate a, “promising relationship between increased diversity in the student body and a reduced number of hate crimes on campus” (Stoltzer and Hosselman 654). It is Stoltzer and Hosselman that actually argue the investigation of how students rather than the institutions can reflect on campus climate. This can once again be completely traced back to student interpretation and how they choose to react or not react on those interpretations. This topic is also explored in an article by Raymond A. Winbush in which he pleads to, “Establish a campus committee involving high-level administrators and students from both the victimized group and popular campus organizations such as fraternities and sororities” as one of his do’s on a list of do’s and don’ts (Winbush par. 26). This is a great way in order to promote inclusion without instilling fear or blame on certain groups of

I Interviewed Morgan Browne who is the special services department chair over at Copper Canyon high school. Morgan explained that there are different levels of Response to Interventions (RTI). RTI level 1 is for the majority of the students in a classroom, tier 1 will include day to day instructions, checking for understanding, and re-teaching, which ensures that most of the students are able to access the material and to master it. Common assessments are used to see if students are able to move onto the next skill. Tier 2 is for a smaller population of students who will need more specific interventions in small groups work. Tier 3 is for students who do not quite getting the skills. Tier 3 will be where a Child find team would come together to determine if the student needs extra help and support outside of the regular general education interventions that were put into place. Students that are recommended for a child find, are students that are demonstrating a need that may require more individualized, specialized supports throughout the school day. This group will come together and consider a 504 or an IEP, data is

A captivating activity for teenagers that wanted to lift up a boring and unhealthy life participated in CNA. The Clinical Certified Nursing Assisting (CNA) from Tech Campus was always full of students from Warren Township High School or other students from different places. One of the girls in Tech Campus, Jennifer Figueroa, an intelligent and interesting girl who attended the CNA, she said, “It was a well-known and entertaining program for employment as nurse assistants, and it also increase their potential career for future job.” Her impeccable character was due to the experience she has from the nursing home. she reflected how adults might view Tech Campus.When she was interviewed, she spoke in a mature manner, in contrast

On any college campus there will always be a sense of vulnerability. Do to the fact that young adults are going through a difficult challenge of being on their own in a new environment and having to deal with that type of freedom and school. When so much freedom is given to a person, he or she may take it for grant it. In regards, to Coates' thoughts on the struggle it could be on the Mount. While there is some diversity there is not a lot which could lead people who had never been disposed to such diversity or are not used to it all the time to say something. In incidents where that may occur it should be within Sewanee to address it, so that type of struggle does not have to live on campus and follow students

Rudgers and Peterson identified collisions over campus climate as an issue that will continue to impact colleges and universities in 2017. In their discussion of campus climate concerns, Rudgers and Peterson mention the experienced and potential negative impacts of white nationalist groups, as well as Donald Trump’s rhetoric towards immigrants and Muslim individuals. The article mentions institutions of higher education’s long-term efforts to create welcoming environments for female students, as well as racial minorities. The institution is currently facing some of the effects of this issue. Beyond the campus climate being described as hostile, racial minorities are leaving the institution at a higher rate than white students, the institution

I interviewed my mom,Jen Figarelli. She is very dedicated, Intelligent and loves what she does as her career. From my knowledge she wasn't that “perfect” student who got straight A’s and did all her work, but she was not a bad student either. The attitude given during this interview seemed as if she was able to have fun and take things seriously.

There are multiple stakeholders that may be impacted by the collisions over campus climate. Faculty and staff witness the direct impacts of the climate on students and see firsthand how students may be contributing to the hostile feeling. Due to the quantity of student interactions with students, they have the opportunity to role-model processing thoughts and emotions regarding difference. Lazarus Stewart argues, “When students wrestle with how their personal values intersect with the concept of multicultural competence, educators can use the opportunity to help them reflect on and openly discuss the thoughts and feelings that arise” (2008, pg. 12). Faculty and staff members are impacted by the need to role-model behavior but also balancing

There are one hundred and ninety six different countries in the world. There are thousands of ethnic groups among these countries. Within all of the diverse places we are all similar because we are all human. We have the same wants and same needs; the only thing that makes us different is the location we originated. Here in the United States, Americans, whether realizing it or not, consider themselves higher in status. Even though they are diverse within themselves, the whole is considered the superior people by not only themselves but by surrounding countries as well. They have first-rate justice systems, improved living situations, high-class transportation, finer