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Diversity: What You Should Know
as a Teaching Assistant
ShakShakhnoza Yakubova, Higher Education Administration
Anuj Gurung, Political Science
August 24, 2016
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
• recognize various types of students in their classroom
• be aware of the stereotypes attached to each group of students
• address the needs of the diverse students
• learn about the on-campus resources to support diverse students
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Diversity and Identity
• How do you identify yourself?
– What are some words that capture you?
– Are these traits inclusive or exclusive?
• What does the word ‘diversity’ mean to you?
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Stereotypes
• What is a stereotype?
• An oversimplified, and generalized negative
depiction of group identities; an exercise
designed for separation.
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Types of Diversity
Visible Diversity -
Age, race, sex, ethnicity, accent, and other physical attributes
Invisible Diversity -
Socio-economic status, work experience, sexual orientation,
parental status, religious affiliation and beliefs, nationality,
geographic location, and political views
Personal Diversity -
Attributes and qualities which is unique to an individual;
personal experiences and worldview
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Types of Students
Traditional undergraduate student is one who enrolls in
college immediately after graduation from high school,
pursues college studies on a continuous full-time basis at
least during the fall and spring semesters, and completes a
bachelor's degree program in four or five years by the age of
22 or 23.
Characteristics of traditional students:
age of 17-23 (or sometimes 25)
no children of their own
full-time enrollment
often financially depend on others
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What are the common stereotypes
associated with traditional college
students?
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Resources
Academic Success Center
– Tutoring
– Academic Coaching
– Supplemental Instructions
– Study Skills
http://www.kent.edu/asc
Writing Commons
http://www.kent.edu/writingcommons
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Types of Students con’t.
Nontraditional undergraduate student is often defined as
the one who takes several years of between high school and
college enrollment. They are also known as adult learners.
Characteristics of non-traditional students:
age of 25 and above
has dependents other than a spouse, or is a single parent
financially independent for financial aid purposes
attends college part-time
works full-time
or does not have a high school diploma.
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Types of Students con’t.
Veteran student is considered an adult learner and a
nontraditional student. A veteran is a former member of the
Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) who served on active duty
and was discharged under conditions, which were other than
dishonorable.
Characteristics of veteran students:
age of 24 and above
has dependents other than a spouse, or is a single parent
often recipient of financial aid such as the GI bill
attends college part-time or full-time
some of them are first generation
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What are the common stereotypes
associated with non-traditional college
students?
What are the common stereotypes
associated with veteran students?
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Resources
Center for Adult and Veteran Services
– Tutoring
– Academic Advising
– Career Guidance
– Adult Student Orientation
– Support for single parents
http://www.kent.edu/cavs/veterans-1
Portage County Veterans Services
www.co.portage.oh.us/veterans.htm
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Types of Students con’t.
First generation student (or first-gen) is a college student
whose parents have not earned a four-year higher education
degree. They are the first in their family to attend a four-
year college or university.
Characteristics of first-gen students:
low-income families
often ethnic minorities
possibly have lower college entrance exam score,
less well prepared academically for college,
lacks family support
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What are the common stereotypes
associated with first-generation
college students?
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Resources
Academic Success Center
http://www.kent.edu/asc
TRIO Student Support Services
Academic Mentoring and Peer Mentoring
http://www.kent.edu/trio/mentoring
Writing Commons
http://www.kent.edu/writingcommons
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Types of Students con’t.
Minority student is a representative of an ethnic, racial,
religious, or other group having a distinctive presence within
a larger society. e.g. Hispanic, Asian American, Native
American, African American, Muslims, etc.
Characteristics of minority students:
Cultural differences to traditional students
Some are bilingual
Can also be low income, first-generation, etc.
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What are the common stereotypes
associated with minority college
students?
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Resources
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
http://www.kent.edu/diversity
Academic Success Center
http://www.kent.edu/asc
Writing Commons
http://www.kent.edu/writingcommons
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Types of Students con’t.
LGBTQ represents another group of minority students.
LGBTQ is an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning, and is used to
designate a community of people whose sexual or gender
identities are diverse.
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What are the common stereotypes
associated with LGBTQ students?
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Resources
Kent State LGBTQ Student Center
http://www.kent.edu/cpm/lgbtq-student-center
Academic Success Center
http://www.kent.edu/asc
Writing Commons
http://www.kent.edu/writingcommons
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Types of Students con’t.
Students with disabilities often require special educational
accommodations due to their respective conditions, which
include but are not limited to: autism, communication
disorders, emotional disturbances, intellectual disability,
orthopedic impairments, specific learning disabilities,
traumatic brain injuries etcetera.
Visible vs. Invisible disability
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What are the common stereotypes
associated with students with
disabilities?
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Resources
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
http://www.kent.edu/sas
Academic Success Center
http://www.kent.edu/asc
Writing Commons
http://www.kent.edu/writingcommons
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Types of Students con’t.
International students are students who are enrolled in an
accredited college in the U.S. on a temporary VISA (or
equivalent), and who are not an immigrants (permanent
resident with an I-51 or Green Card), or undocumented
immigrants, or refugees.
An International student may be:
degree seeking student
exchange student
Non- degree ESL (English as a Second Language) student
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Types of Students con’t.
Characteristics of International Students:
a non-immigrant
a visa holder
often bi- or multilingual
often English is not their native language
self-funded or government-sponsored
experiencing culture shock and/or homesickness
struggling with language barrier
3,000 international students from 105 countries
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What are the common stereotypes
associated with international
students?
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Resources
Office of Global Education
http://www.kent.edu/globaleducation
Academic Success Center
http://www.kent.edu/asc
Writing Commons
http://www.kent.edu/writingcommons
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Why Diversity is Important?
Enhances students’ experience and highlights the value of
diverse perspectives
Promotes social and professional development
Encourages self-awareness
Advocates creation of an inclusive learning environment
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How can you support your students?
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Campus ResourcesAcademic Success Center: Tutoring http://www.kent.edu/asc/univ-tutoring
Career Services Center www.kent.edu/career
Center for Adult & Veteran Services www.kent.edu/cavs
Counseling & Human Dev. Center http://chdc.educ.kent.edu
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion www.kent.edu/diversity
Financial Aid www.kent.edu/financialaid
Office of Global Education (OGE) http://www.kent.edu/globaleducation
LGBTQ Center http://www.kent.edu/lgbtq
Math Emporium www.kent.edu/mathemporium
Office of Student Ombuds http://www.kent.edu/studentaffairs/student-ombuds
Portage County Veterans Services www.co.portage.oh.us/veterans.htm
Psychological Services http://www.kent.edu/psych
Sexual Assault Response Team www.kent.edu/srvss
Student Accessibility Services www.kent.edu/sas
University Health Services www.kent.edu/uhs
Women’s Center www.kent.edu/womenscenter
Writing Commons www.kent.edu/writingcommons
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Any questions or concerns before
you start as a TA?
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Thank you!
Anuj Gurung
Shakhnoza Yakubova
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Teaching Assistant Training Program
Sponsored by Graduate Student Orientation and the
Division of Graduate Studies
• Gain access to teaching resources that will help
you as a teaching assistant now or in the future
• Watch the video lessons with valuable
information
• Take the quiz at the end
• If you pass, you will receive a TATP Certificate of
Participation that you can put on your CV or resume
For more information, visit: https://www.kent.edu/
graduatestudies/teaching-assistant-training-program
