By: Eduardo De la Cruz, Alyssa Frandsen, Gilbert Garnica, Catum Whitfield

How is Diversity Defined?How is Diversity Defined?

• Ethnicity?

• Money?

• Male/Female ratio?

• Intelligence?

Iowa State’s Definition of Diversity:Iowa State’s Definition of Diversity:

• ISU defines diversity as that quality of its physical, social, cultural and intellectual environment which embraces the rich difference within the multiplicity of human expression and characteristics including:

• Age, Cultural, Ethnicity, Gender Identification and Presentation, Language and Linguistic Ability, Physical Ability and Quality, Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, and Socioeconomic Status.  

Approved by President Geoffroy January 31, 2006. 

Dictionary Definition of DiversityDictionary Definition of Diversity

• Diversity– The state or fact of being diverse– A point of difference– Variety

EthnicityEthnicity

• Iowa State has a variety of different students from all over the world– Chinese– Asians– Mexicans– Puerto Ricans– Peruvians– African Americans

Student PopulationNumber of StudentsTotal enrollment: 25,741Undergraduate enrollment: 20,732Undergraduate Enrollment Statisticsby genderMen: 56.5%Women: 43.5%by race/ethnicity 0.0%Non-resident alien: 3.1%Black non-Hispanic: 2.9%American Indian or Alaskan Native: 0.3%Asian or Pacific Islander: 3.3%Hispanic: 2.3%White non-Hispanic: 83.5%Race-ethnicity unknown: 4.5%Tuition & fees 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05In-state $5,860 $5,634 $5,426Out-of-state $16,354 $15,724 $15,128

Ethnic Clubs ISU OffersEthnic Clubs ISU Offers

• MAYAS = Mexican American Young Achievers Society

• NSBE=National Society of Black Engineers

• HOPE 4 AFRICA

• RECAP = Regional Economics & Community Association Program

MoneyMoney

• Scholarships

- Multi-cultural Visions Program (MVP)

- Carver Scholarship

- Multi-cultural Scholars Program

- Science Bound

- SSSP

Male/Female RatioMale/Female Ratio

• Graduate enrollment by gender at Iowa State

• Men-2,726

• Women-1,987

IntelligenceIntelligence

• The university should be an inclusive and intellectually diverse community.

• Reinvigorate the free exchange of ideas on campus.

• Intellectual diversity tends to create a more “balanced” academic community.

• Promote intellectual pluralism: students being prepared to live in a pluralistic society.

What are the benefits of having a What are the benefits of having a more diverse university? more diverse university?

• Improve student’s relationships on campus

• Positively affects academic growth

What is ISU’s strategy for attracting  a What is ISU’s strategy for attracting  a more diverse group of students?more diverse group of students?

• Scholarships

• Activities (i.e ISCORE/NCORE)

How do universities target a certain How do universities target a certain group of people in order to become group of people in order to become

more diverse?more diverse? • Different organizations from Iowa State go

to big cities around Iowa and meet students in public places to interview them.

• Include parents

• Tell the family how the students life is going to change– Managing time

What is the reason as to why What is the reason as to why universities are constantly seeking universities are constantly seeking

diversity at their school?diversity at their school? • It develops critical thinking and

argumentation skills as well as strengthens political discourse

• Since students are adequately exposed to differing perspectives

ConclusionConclusion• Iowa State University is a very diverse

college. • It has many programs to attract and

maintain an assorted student population.• This allows for positive social interactions,

academic growth, and prepares student’s for entering into the pluralistic world.

• CELEBRATE DIVERSITY!

Works CitedWorks Cited

• Chang, Mitchell J. "Who Benefits from Racial Diversity in Higher Education?" Diversity Web. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.diversityweb.org/digest/w97/research.html>.

• Equal Opportunity. Iowa State University, 31 Jan. 2006. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.hrs.iastate.edu/hrs/node/45/>.

• "Foundation for Intellectual Diversity Ideas W." Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://idiversity.org/about/intellectual-diversity>.

• Humphreys, Debra. "Campus Diversity and Student Self-Segregation: Separating Myths From Facts." Diversity Web. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.diversityweb.org/diversity_innovations/institutional_leadership/campus_climate_culture/student_segregation.cfm>.

• Lowery, Chris, and Jeffery Wankel. "Intellectual Diversity." Apr.-May 2006. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://media.www.themacweekly.com/media/storage/paper1230/news/2006/04/14/Opinion/Intellectual.Diversity-2944456.shtml>.

• Marklein, Mary B. "Colleges Strive to Ensure Intellectual Diversity." USA Today. June-July 2009. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-06-17-college-free-speech_N.htm>.

Rubric for E-Poster

Categories: Exemplary, Mature, Competent, Developing, Undeveloped

 

_M_Teaches something interesting or important to the target audience

_M_Claims and sub-claims are clearly supported

_M_Contains an effective introduction and conclusion

_E_Is cohesive. It sounds like a single presentation and not a series of uncoordinated mini-presentations.

_M_Is well-organized. The viewer can follow your presentation, and does not get “lost.”

_M_Covers the subject matter well

_M_Captures and keeps the audience’s attention.

_M_Visual aids contain an appropriate amount of material

_M_Visual aids contain appropriate content

_M_ Visual aids are readable, and do not contain overly distracting visual elements

_M_Is presented in a smooth and polished manner

You gave a very interesting and cohesive presentation. As I mentioned when you did your initial presentation, I was very impressed with how well you worked as a team. Eduardo, I thought your closing comments were insightful, and I appreciate you being willing to share your experiences with us.

Grade: 92