Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Monica Lauren Singer; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

(discussing flowcharts/curriculumwithin an office setting). PEEPS provides a holistic approach to support a student. We engagenot only within our office, but in the classroom, around the dinner table, at a picnic, in groups,one-on-one. This ability to get to know this student, from their upbringing to their roommates tohow they engage with other members of their support network, creates deeper connection andunderstanding regarding their experiences and situations. Through holistic advising, not onlycan I further support their journey within their curriculum by developing a deeper understandingfor who they are, but I can support them through other conflicts which may arise throughouttheir college experience.”Our AmeriCorps VISTA member10 worked

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Ruth E. Davis, Santa Clara University; Sarah Kate Wilson, Santa Clara University; Kimberley Gonzalez; Jennifer Yarp, Santa Clara University; Muna Zaki Sinada, Santa Clara University; Naeem Khari Turner-Bandele, Santa Clara University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

?The groups then reconvened to share the results of their first discussion. After discussing theresults, the small groups were asked to generate ideas and ways to resolve these issues. Theywere now asked to discuss: 1. What would experiencing respect and acceptance look like? 2. What could faculty change in terms of their curriculum, teaching style, and classroom management to improve experiences for students of color and women students? 3. What policies/practices in the SOE could be amended or instituted? 4. What do you expect from leadership of the SOE?Six themes emerged from an analysis of the results of the discussions. These themes, briefly,were: inadequate faculty-student relationships, prejudice and bias in student

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chanel Beebe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Holly Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kayla Renee Maxey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Kayla is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interest includes the influence of informal engineering learning experiences on diverse students’ attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of engineering, and the relationship between students’ interests and the practices and cultures of engineering. Her current work at the FACE lab is on teaching strategies for K-12 STEM educators integrating engineering design and the development of engineering skills of K-12 learners.Dr. Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Morgan Hynes is an Assistant Professor in the School of

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Ibironke O. Lawal, Virginia Commonwealth University

Tagged Topics

Race/Ethnicity

Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) showed facultyof color are less likely to remain in their employment long term. The curriculum for training RIC,included several retention initiatives. Onboarding is important in making newly hired faculty membersfeel welcome and at home, and integrated into the community. New faculty have varying degrees ofexperience with local multicultural issues (Wunsch and Chattergy, 1991). This is why New FacultyOrientation (NFO) has gained grounds at VCU. At the beginning of the school year, the different unitsin the division of faculty affairs meet with new faculty to familiarize them with local campus policies,regulations, processes and procedures of the university. Other units such as Technology