Lessons from Other Institutions
•Illionois Wesleyan University – Pre-orientation Programs
1.Pre-orientation for multicultural students
2.Pre-orientation for white students
At Ililonois Wesleyan University the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a Pre-Orientation program for incoming students of color (Multiracial, African-American, Latino-Hispanic, Asian-American and Native American) free of charge.
The pre-orientation introduces first-year students to their diverse community and provides them with an opportunity to meet and interact with new and returning students who will serve as mentors. Faculty and administrators present a series of activities and workshops that assist students in establishing a network of peer connections and help them gain familiarity with important academic, social, and cultural supports.
In addition to this program the University offers a program entitled “Engaging Diversity”. Engaging diversity is a program designed for white students who are interested in learning about diversity and social justice in the United States and who are seeking to engage that diversity in their personal and academic lives.
•Illionois Wesleyan University – Pre-orientation Programs
1.Pre-orientation for multicultural students
2.Pre-orientation for white students
At Ililonois Wesleyan University the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a Pre-Orientation program for incoming students of color (Multiracial, African-American, Latino-Hispanic, Asian-American and Native American) free of charge.
The pre-orientation introduces first-year students to their diverse community and provides them with an opportunity to meet and interact with new and returning students who will serve as mentors. Faculty and administrators present a series of activities and workshops that assist students in establishing a network of peer connections and help them gain familiarity with important academic, social, and cultural supports.
In addition to this program the University offers a program entitled “Engaging Diversity”. Engaging diversity is a program designed for white students who are interested in learning about diversity and social justice in the United States and who are seeking to engage that diversity in their personal and academic lives.