Post on 22-Feb-2016
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WAIT THEY LOOK LIKE ME!
Utilizing Diverse Students to Recruit other Diverse Students.
LaTasha JonesFirst Year Admission Coordinator
INTRODUCTION Colleges and universities have an obligation to meet the demands of a
diverse student body.
In order to recruit, admit, and retain underrepresented populations, higher education institutions must implement
special programs.
GOALS AND INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES
Increase Diversity Numbers Public Relations Change Public Perception Student Retention All of the Above
UC BERKELEY Howard University African American Theme Program African American Student Development (AASD) The AASD Leadership and Intern Program BlackBoard Calendar (BBC) Black Wednesday (BW) Black Welcome Month (BWM) Black Recruitment and Retention Center
(BRRC) Freshman Mentor Program
SEAHAWK ADMISSION NETWORK FOR DIVERSITY
SAND Admission Sponsored Group versus
Student Organization Stipend versus Volunteer Staff Advisors Student Mentoring
SESSION CONTENTS
The Selection Process Meeting Content and Structure Student Expectations Diversity Programs Campus and Community Outreach
IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL STUDENTS
Ethnic Breakdown Involvement Carnivals/Fairs Departmental Partnerships GPA Requirement Application and Interview Process
SAND Application Event Sign-up (Surveys)
Fall 2013 SAND Event Sign-Up
BI-WEEKLY MEETINGS Teambuilding Activities Upcoming Events Trainings
Campus Tours SAND 2013 Fall Tour Sign-UP
Student Panels and Talking to Parents and Students
Public Speaking and Facilitating Sessions Dinner and Social Etiquette Outlook Training
COMMUNICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
E-mail Outlook Point System Stipend (Full versus Partial) End of the Year Evaluations
SAND SOCIALS AND RETREATS Fall Retreat and Orientation Ambassador Socials Multicultural Organizations Socials Holiday Social End of the Year Social (Graduation)
DIVERSITY PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Open House Diversity receptions SAND Book Scholarship
Off Site Diversity Receptions Day of Week Time of Day Location
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION CONT. Community Outreach
Teal Choice Leadership Program Work on Wilmington MLK Parade Phone-a-thons Letters to Accepted Students
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION CONT. Campus Outreach
Maintain Popularity Involvement
Carnival Diversity Panel Homecoming
Parade
Office PartnershipsChancellorUpperman African American Center
Centro HispanoLGBTQIAMulti-Cultural Center
Women’s Center
CONCLUSION & QUESTIONS
LaTasha JonesUniversity of North Carolina
Wilmington910-962-7053
joneslm2@uncw.edu
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