Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

Sarah CameronCo-op Placement Educator

University of Victoriasarahc1@uvic.ca

Today’s Session Defining diversity Strategies Future directions

Destination University….what does that mean?

71% of students come from outside of Greater Victoria

6% from outside of Canada

Optional and Professional Programs10 co-op offices, 12 coordinators…

Biology Biochemistry/Microbiology Chemistry Physics, Astronomy & Earth and Ocean

Sciences Social Science Humanities, Fine Arts & Professional Writing Public Administration Exercise Science, Physical & Health

Education Law Health Information Science

Activity

With a partner, come up with a list of 10 things you have in

common.

Academic Programs Education Level Mandatory and Optional Culture and Language Type of work Other Factors

Diversity within Co-op

RecruitmentProspective students

Office of Student Recruitment

Campus Tours Publications Transfer credit

RecruitmentNew students

Experience UVic Day of Welcome /

Orientation Classroom presentations

RecruitmentOngoing

Co-op Info Day Bulletin Boards Offices within the faculties = high

visibility Presence in classrooms Interested students are invited to

student debriefs

In the classroom Boot camp and Weekly classes Interactive, lots of room for discussion

Student Engagement

One-on-One Coaching

Review resumes and cover letters individually

Invite them to come see us Seek out students that are

struggling Job Search Planning

Student Engagement

Optional Workshops/Events

International Students Sector specific: HR, Provincial

Government Working Abroad Interest topics: networking,

competencies, diversity in the workplace Mock Interview Clinic

Student Engagement

Responsive to student feedback

Continued outreach Dream job search Celebrate Success: Co-op

Student of the Year & Designation

Retention

Strategies for Success 2 Placement Educators

dedicated to student support

Diverse program delivery Outreach to other units

on campus Student Advisory Board

Sarah CameronCo-op Placement Educator

University of Victoriasarahc1@uvic.ca

Thank You!