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like to present these findings at Cornell sponsored conferences where this information would be beneficial. Finally, these results will be shared with alumni affinity groups and student organizations to assist with the process of diversifying the campus culture. As an active alumna, the researcher can use her leadership roles to assist the university with the cultivation of projects that will assist in moving these diversity initiatives…

for all, students and faculty alike. On a diverse campus individuals are able to learn from those experiences, beliefs, and perspectives that are different from our own. Diversity promotes personal growth because it sparks conversations, which helps students think critically and communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds (Hurtado, Clayton-Pedersen, Allen, & Milem, 1998). Learning of different perspectives only strengthens the campus community because it fosters mutual respect…

been to the Wayne State Campus and its surroundings. My first true experience of the Wayne State campus wasn't an official tour conducted by the school, it was a concert. My friend Liam and I bought tickets to see Thundercat at the Magic Stick on Woodward Ave. I had no idea that was on the Wayne State campus, all I knew was that it was on Woodward Ave so I didn't question anything. The day of the concert…

Farmers markets are scarce around campuses in the fall season. Most students would have to drive off campus to find fresh produce. This can create issues with the students schedule and discourage them to buy locally if a fast food restaurant is more convenient for them. By creating a campus wide farmers market we can assure students will always have the opportunity to buy fresh produce at their convenience. UAB’s undergraduate student government association (USGA) held a small farmers market in…

An article by Patricia Gurin and Biren A. Nagda t, “Getting to the what, how and why of diversity on campus,” had described the cause and effect of diversity on campus. The authors argued on social psychological theories of campus diversity programs. “Making a case for moving beyond traditional intergroup harmony or intergroup solidarity approaches, a model that uses group identities as resources for intergroup understanding and collaboration” (Gurin, Nagda). This model would in fact facilitate…

University, with a massive campus space comprising of 13 schools and colleges, is one of the most reputed University in the U.S. the sprawling campus area, which offers a wondrous view of the Eastern Alabama plains. The university students have the opportunity to engage in various local social cultural activities right in the campus arena. Many of the student population are from the neighboring cities namely- Columbus, Birmingham, Georgia, etc. The Auburn University campus area is divided into…

important, campus experiences and relationships are at the top of the scale when determining factors that influence alumni engagement. Alumni satisfaction is also critical to giving and engagement. There are many strategies that can be used to influence these particular factors in alumni engagement, especially for Black students attending PWIs. One must consider reasons why Black students choose to be involved, why they choose to give, what is their perceived role as alumni and how their…

Fair and Social, where students are able to meet some of the many LGBTQA organizations on campus. The week continues with a LGBTQA International Student Brunch where students enjoy a complimentary breakfast and engage in discussion about the Resource center and what it has to provide for students. Finally the First Breathing Room of the year, where students talk about topics related to coming out on campus often concludes Welcome Week. Aside from Welcome Week the resource center has daily…

In order to ensure the safety of all students and faculty on campus, as advisors to the governor we are proposing legislation to allow individuals with legal concealed carry permits to carry weapons on their respective campuses. By passing this legislation the people that will be most affected by these changes is the students and faculty of the schools. The following policy is to ensure the safety of everyone involved in academia so that they can have a safe educational experience. To make sure…

president of the institution “may establish reasonable rules, regulations, or other provisions regarding the carrying of concealed hand guns by license holders on the campus of the institution”. In layman's terms, any person with a concealed weapons permit may bring a concealed weapon to their college campus. Also, the president of the campus can set up rules and regulations for the concealed weapons as long as they don't establish any rules that will ban the weapons. As of January 1st 2016,…