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

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/ default.aspx  Guiding the Way to Inclusion conference http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/GWI/Pages/ default.aspx  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