Utilizing Diverse Students to Recruit other Diverse Students. LaTasha Jones First Year Admission Coordinator

 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.

 Increase Diversity Numbers  Public Relations  Change Public Perception  Student Retention  All of the Above

 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

 SAND  Admission Sponsored Group versus Student Organization  Stipend versus Volunteer  Staff Advisors  Student Mentoring

 The Selection Process  Meeting Content and Structure  Student Expectations  Diversity Programs  Campus and Community Outreach

 Ethnic Breakdown  Involvement Carnivals/Fairs  Departmental Partnerships  GPA Requirement  Application and Interview Process  SAND Application SAND Application  Event Sign-up (Surveys)  Fall 2013 SAND Event Sign-Up Fall 2013 SAND Event Sign-Up

 Teambuilding Activities  Upcoming Events  Trainings  Campus Tours SAND 2013 Fall Tour Sign-UPSAND 2013 Fall Tour Sign-UP  Student Panels and Talking to Parents and Students  Public Speaking and Facilitating Sessions  Dinner and Social Etiquette  Outlook Training

  Outlook  Point System  Stipend (Full versus Partial)  End of the Year Evaluations

 Fall Retreat and Orientation  Ambassador Socials  Multicultural Organizations Socials  Holiday Social  End of the Year Social (Graduation)

 Open House Diversity receptions  SAND Book Scholarship  Off Site Diversity Receptions  Day of Week  Time of Day  Location

 Community Outreach  Teal Choice Leadership Program  Work on Wilmington  MLK Parade  Phone-a-thons  Letters to Accepted Students

 Campus Outreach  Maintain Popularity  Involvement Carnival  Diversity Panel  Homecoming Parade  Office Partnerships  Chancellor  Upperman African American Center  Centro Hispano  LGBTQIA  Multi-Cultural Center  Women’s Center

LaTasha Jones University of North Carolina Wilmington