Intergroup Relations Center Arizona State University

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CULTIVATING AN INCLUSIVE ARCHITECTURE OF
ENGAGEMENT- STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND INSTITUTIONAL
CHANGE
Presenters Greater Expectations Institute
Students and
Jesus Trevino, Associate Provost For
Multicultural Excellence University of Denver
Daniel H. Teraguchi, Dean for Diversity And
Academic Engagement Wesleyan University
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Toxic Campus ClimatesImpacting Student
Engagementin Diversity

• Micro-aggressions

• Diversity Norms

Diversity Myths
Toxic Terminology
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Toxic Campus Climates

• Micro-aggressions

Dont join the Latino Student Assoc. Thats
segregation. We have an orientation program for
Black students, when will we have one for
Whites? Why dont we have scholarships for
White students? We already have one Black
person on staff. Why do we need another? If
you want to get tenure you need to publish in
mainstream journals. We cant find any
qualified minorities. Whites are being
subjected to reverse discrimination. Im
against affirmative action because of the
quotas. We already have world history, why do
we need Asian Studies?
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Toxic Campus Climates

• Diversity Myths

Affirmative Action hurts minorities Participatin
g in ethnic student groups promotes
segregation Affirmative action discriminates
against Whites Gays and lesbians are invisible
and, therefore ethnic/racial groups have it
worse. All Whites are racist and dont care
about diversity The only reason Whites have
succeeded is because of White privilege Teaching
people about diversity only leads to conflict and
disunity Asians are the model minority We cant
find any qualified people of color
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Toxic Campus Climates

• Diversity Norms

If you are Latino, take care of other Latinos.
Dont support African Americans If you are gay
or lesbian, dont flaunt it and we will be ok
with it Dont bring up the concept of
spirituality because you will be accused of
promoting religion Dont invite Whites to
participate in the multicultural agenda or
initiatives. To educate Whites about diversity,
they need to be treated as harshly as people of
color have been treated. If you are a faculty
member or administrator, dont speak out on
issues of diversity. Let students speak out. If
you are a heterosexual, dont support the gays or
lesbians. You will be accused of being one. If
you are a faculty member, dont invite staff to
join your organization. They have totally
separate issues.
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Toxic Campus Climates

• Toxic Terminology

Under-privileged Culturally deprived Minority
Under-represented Under-prepared Academically
Deficient low socioeconomic status Unqualified
Underserved Remedial students
Disadvantaged Dropouts Language
deficient Learning deficient Academically
challenged Lacking cultural capital At risk
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Validation and Success Terminology
Scholar Gifted Talented Culturally
Aware Involved Civic Engagement Community
Service
Smart Committed to the Community Social
Consciousness Activist Self-Aware Anti-isms
Ally
Dr. Ray Padillas Model of Student SuccessDr.
Laura Rendons Validation Theory
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Campus Climate for Diversity Model (Hurtado,
Clayton-Pedersen, Allen, Milem, 1999)
Institutional History (inclusion/exclusion)
Compositional Diversity
Societal Influences/Factors
Campus Climate
Behavioral/Psychological Dimension
Organizational Dimension
Source Hurtado, et. al., (1999). Enacting
diverse learning environments Improving the
campus climate for racial/ethnic diversity.
ASHE/ERIC Higher Education Reports Series 26.
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Campus Climate for Diversity Model (Hurtado,
Clayton-Pedersen, Allen, Milem, 1999)
Compositional Diversity
Numbers of faculty, staff, students, recruitment
and retention policies/procedures, programs,
scholarships, Multicultural Student Centers,
mentoring programs, leadership training, Academic
support initiatives, advocacy programs, identity
development workshops, curriculum, ethnic
studies
Campus Climate
Campus Intergroup Relations
Behavioral/Psychological Dimension
Hate crimes, acts of insensitivity, intergroup
conflict, cross-cultural misunderstandings malicio
us behavior, mistrust, diversity myths,
ingroup-outgroup perceptions, inappropriate
humor, harassment, insensitive programming,
oppressive policies/procedures, power,
privilege, unconscious behavior/discrimination
Source Hurtado, et. al., (1999). Enacting
diverse learning environments Improving the
campus climate for racial/ethnic diversity.
ASHE/ERIC Higher Education Reports Series 26.
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Campus Climate for Diversity Model
Compositional Diversity
Campus Climate
Campus Intergroup Relations
Negative Campus Climates Push Students, Faculty,
Staff Out
Source Hurtado, et. al., (1999). Enacting
diverse learning environments Improving the
campus climate for racial/ethnic diversity.
ASHE/ERIC Higher Education Reports Series 26.
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Models for Student Engagement
Compositional Diversity
Multicultural Student Center (Ex Arizona State
University)
Campus Climate
Campus Intergroup Relations
Intergroup Relations Center (Ex Arizona State
University)
Source Hurtado, et. al., (1999). Enacting
diverse learning environments Improving the
campus climate for racial/ethnic diversity.
ASHE/ERIC Higher Education Reports Series 26.
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Hybrid Model for Student Engagement
Compositional Diversity
Campus Climate
Center for Multicultural Excellence University of
Denver

Campus Intergroup Relations
Source Hurtado, et. al., (1999). Enacting
diverse learning environments Improving the
campus climate for racial/ethnic diversity.
ASHE/ERIC Higher Education Reports Series 26.
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Engaging Students In Diversity
Intergroup Dialogues Intragroup
Dialogues Story Circles Music
Dialogues Diversity Retreats Films

• Diversity Intergroup Relations
• Training
• Diversity Summit
• On Becoming an Ally
• Theatre Dialogues
• Fishbowl Dialogues

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Campus Climate for Diversity Model (Hurtado, et.
al., 1999)
Compositional Diversity
Intra-group Engagement
Campus Climate
Campus Intergroup Relations
Inter-group Engagement
Source Hurtado, et. al., (1999). Enacting
diverse learning environments Improving the
campus climate for racial/ethnic diversity.
ASHE/ERIC Higher Education Reports Series 26.
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Intergroup Dialogues Intragroup
Dialogues Story Circles Music
Dialogues Diversity Retreats Films

• Diversity Intergroup Relations
• Training
• Diversity Summit
• On Becoming an Ally
• Theatre Dialogues
• Fishbowl Dialogues