“ diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. celebrate it every day.” - anonymous

“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.”

- Anonymous

Original Research Questions Does the program effectively promote

cultural awareness on campus for the minority and majority students?

Have the students noticed a difference in their perception on campus over the last 1-4 years?

Are the programs being implemented content oriented, student oriented and socially oriented?

Amended Research QuestionsDoes the program effectively promote Latino

cultural awareness on campus?  Why or why not?

Does the program provide effective opportunities for forming a sense of connection among the Latino population on campus?

What are some ways this campus might be able to improve on promoting multiculturalism?  

The Questions Evolved….

Data has been collected, analyzed and themes developed

- 1 Focus group conducted with 6 Latino students- 1 Interview completed with primary client- 2 questionnaires completed by 30 Latino students

- Currently prioritizing tentative findings and recommendations to be submitted to the client

Campus Culture Student Demographics

WhiteLatino/HispanicAfrican AmericanOther

Tentative Research Findings

Recommendations Programs need to be visible to all students minimize use of the terms “diversity and

multiculturalism”

Need another full time staff position

Tie the programs to educational purposes

Combine programs with other established events but don’t make it about diversity

Recommendations Don’t make any programs a requirement for

students

Create more venues/locations were students can interact more naturally (not always at a “program”)

Partner with more departments that are not “usual suspects”.

Narrow your focus to see the big picture