IACAC Summer Institute 2012 DeVone Eurales

1. Defining Diversity
DeVone Eurales

2.  I am comfortable with being the only person of my race at
a college fair, high school visit, or large meeting
 I am comfortable being the only person of my gender at a
college fair, high school visit, or large meeting
 I sometimes make assumptions based on
appearance, background or language
 I am comfortable talking about sexual orientation
 I classify myself as unique
 I am comfortable addressing people who use prejudice talk
or behavior
 I make friends very easily
 I am difficult person to read
 I am comfortable talking about what makes be diverse

4.  Gender  Values
 Race, Ethnicity, Natio  Language
nality  Learning Differences
 Religion, Beliefs, Ethi  Athletes
c & Moral Code  Musicians
 Socio-economic
 Thespians
 Geographic
 Artists
 Sexual Orientation
 Intellectuals
 Age
 Outspoken
 Politics
 Introverts, Extroverts

5.  Who am I?
 What makes me different?
 How comfortable am I talking with people
different from me?
 Have I had a moment where I’ve accidently
offended a person?
 What do I want to take away from summer
institute?

7.  Research with your Director/Dean what the
college values as diversity
 Identify campus partners
 What is my role within the admission office
 Is there a counselor that can help me with
difficult questions regarding diversity

8. How do I become less uncomfortable around people different from me?
 You are in charge! Have confidence
 Be yourself, you’re the only person qualified
 Do not try to change your institution or yourself
to fit a specific demographic
 It’s okay to be curious, using tact
 Be Honest! If unsure ask questions
 Research, research, research
 Become a useful resource, not a salesman
 Find common ground

9.  NACAC Publications and Resources
 http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Pages/
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 Guiding the Way to Inclusion conference
 http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/GWI/Pages/
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 Association of American Colleges and
Universities, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
 http://www.aacu.org/resources/diversity/index.cfm
 IACAC Membership Directory

12.  DeVone Eurales, Knox College
 Senior Assistant Director
 deurales@knox.edu
 309-341-7147