Conference Session

Technical Session 9 - Paper 1: The New Normal: Student Perspectives on Supportive University Policies during COVID and Beyond

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

National Academies report [4] has listedtailoring the institutional culture to be inclusive of all students irrespective of theirbackground, ability, or identity as one of the five major issues that must be confronted towork towards supporting students and their wellbeing. A holistic view of student mentalhealth and wellbeing is crucial for maintaining high-quality educational experiences [11].Thus, we posit that providing a supportive environment for students in academic settings andensuring their safety and wellbeing is the institution’s responsibility. Institutions should adapttheir infrastructure to respond to emerging needs, and their efforts should include developingan institution-wide culture that values and supports student

Conference Session

Technical Session 5 - Paper 1: #BlackLivesMatter: A content analysis of top engineering institutions’ responses to social-political activism

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Taylor Lightner, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jeremi S London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #35597#BlackLivesMatter: A content analysis of top engineering institutions’responses to social-political activismTaylor Lightner, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Taylor Lightner is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she serves as a graduate research assistant. In addition, she is a student in the Disaster Resilience and Risk Management Program. Taylor received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Clemson Uni- versity. Her research interests include broadening participation, interdisciplinary interactions, community engagement, and the