A Whole New World - Michigan Technological University · Who we are Center for Diversity and...
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A Whole New World
Welcome to Michigan Tech
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Who we are ● Center for Diversity and Inclusion –
Kellie Raffaelli ● International Programs and Services -
Darnishia Slade
What will we talk about ● Diversity on Campus and Why It Matters
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What is Diversity?
“Diversity” is a term used to describe group, social, and individual differences.
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Meet Kate
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Aspects of Diversity
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Personal Aspects
● What people typically see
● How we “judge” people
● Focus of Ism’s
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Social Aspects
● We must reveal these
● Shapes relationships
● Influences career choice
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Structural Aspects ● Found in a work setting
● Issues of preferential treatment
● Opportunities for development
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How Diversity Impacts You ● Michigan Tech is a global campus.
● Our campus provides the opportunity to meet new
people and make new friends. ● Sometimes the getting-to-know-you process can be
intimidating or awkward.
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Meet Nathan
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Why Diversity Should Matter ● Living situations
● Student organizations
● Group work
● Internships and Co-op’s
● Future Career
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Meet Josh
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How to Initiate New Relationships ● Share your cultures/traditions/experiences
● Be patient
● Consider different points of view
● Respect cultural differences
● Avoid stereotypes
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Meet Arick
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Avoiding Stereotypes
● Know the difference b/w fact and fiction
● Don’t make generalizations
● Avoid assumptions
● Diversity isn’t just skin color
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Meet Evonne
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Tech Mythbusters ● Students of color are here because of Affirmative Action
o In 2006 Prop 2 banned AA practices in public institutions ● All international students are Chinese
o 53 Countries (India, China, Iran) ● All Tech students are engineers
o 600 non-engineering degrees Spring 2015 ● Women at Tech can’t compete
o Actually women have a higher average GPA, more leadership roles, and account for 27% of the student body
● Athletes are only at Tech for sports ○ Cumulative Athlete GPA is 3.26 vs General Body at 3.06
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Diversity in the workforce ● Innovative and flexible
● Stimulate creativity
● Avoids "groupthink."
● Team players
● Better serve global customers ● Critical thinkers, problem
solvers, and communicators
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Meet Steve from Career Services
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Embracing Campus Diversity ● Get Involved
● Share your voice
● Volunteer
● Take some classes
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Get Involved... ● Center for Diversity and Inclusion
● International Programs and Services
● Waino Wahatera Center for Student Success
● Learning Centers
● Student Orgs: 250 +
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Meet Sara
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Share Your Voice ● Be active on campus
● Attend cultural events
● Speak Up
● Get educated
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Volunteer ● On-Campus
○ Campus Organizations
● Off-Campus ○ Civic Organizations ○ Local Agencies
● Make a Difference Day
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Available Courses
● HU 2400: Intro to Diversity Studies ● HU 2520: Cultural Diversity in American Lit ● Study Abroad Opportunities ● Engineers Without Borders
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For More Info.. Center for Diversity and Inclusion Hamar House International Programs and Services 200 Administration Building Student Activities 112 Memorial Union Building (MUB)