Discovering DiversityWelcome to ASUASU 101Small Class ExperienceDiversity at ASUDiversity as representationDiversity as inclusionSlide 8DemographicConnecting with peopleInclusion in thought and actionLooking at an issue from different anglesPeople coming togetherThinking and actions are synergisticExpand your boundariesDiversity: an important value that is supported at ASU throughThe benefitsThe challengesASU recognizes the valueEmbracing inclusive excellenceLearn more about diversity...© 2007 Arizona State UniversityDiscovering DiversityAdvantages of learning and living in a diverse environmentwww.asu.edu/asu101Delia S. Saenz, Ph.D.Director, Intergroup Relations CenterArizona State UniversityLast updated 06-15-07 © 2007 Arizona State UniversityWelcome to ASUWe are one of the nation’s largest and most culturally diverse public research institutionsFall 2006 Total Enrollment 63,278Students of color 14,7696423125Whites Students ofColorUnknown International% Distribution of students% Distribution of students of color© 2007 Arizona State UniversityASU 101•Find your place at ASU•Empower you to access resources•Promote your success© 2007 Arizona State UniversitySmall Class ExperienceUnderstand:•Who you are•Your environment•Available tools© 2007 Arizona State UniversityDiversity at ASUDefined in terms of representation and inclusion© 2007 Arizona State UniversityDiversity as representationRepresentation is the extent to which our students,faculty, and administrators proportionately reflect the regional and national populations served by ourpublic institution.© 2007 Arizona State UniversityDiversity as inclusionInclusion entails creating a positive learning and workingenvironment, and a climate that is respectful of, and welcoming to, all members of our university community.© 2007 Arizona State UniversityDiversity at ASURepresentation -- a key attributeInclusion -- a core value© 2007 Arizona State UniversityDemographic•Ableness•Gender•Nationality•Race/Ethnicity•Religion •Sexual Orientation•Social Class•Disciplinary emphases •Learning styles•Methods of knowledge-buildingRepresentationand Academic© 2007 Arizona State UniversityConnecting 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© 2007 Arizona State UniversityInclusion in thought and action Openness to ideas and people, particularly those thatcome from perspectives different than our own.© 2007 Arizona State UniversityLooking at an issue from different angles© 2007 Arizona State UniversityPeople coming together© 2007 Arizona State UniversityThinking and actions are synergisticthinkingactions© 2007 Arizona State UniversityExpand your boundariesDiversity at ASU = representation + inclusion© 2007 Arizona State UniversityDiversity: an important value that is supported at ASU through•Courses•LSC363 Genes, Race, Gender, and Society•WTS 390 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© 2007 Arizona State UniversityThe benefitsDiversity-Provides exposure to new knowledgeContributes to the learning processEnhances the educational experience of studentsImproves the university climateSupports the university missionImproves society© 2007 Arizona State UniversityThe challengesPursuit of knowledge and educationShared values such as honesty, intellectual curiosity, religious beliefs, love of music and sports, movies, and so on……..© 2007 Arizona State UniversityASU recognizes the valueDiscrimination 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© 2007 Arizona State UniversityEmbracing inclusive excellencePresident 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)© 2007 Arizona State UniversityLearn more about
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