Coalition of Hmong Students (CHS), Latin American Student Organization (LASO), MIXED, etc.
100
Name 5 traditionally underrepresented groups in the U.S..
People who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, African American or Black, Hispanic or Latino, LGBTQ+, female, etc.
100
How many cultural houses are there on campus?
5
100
Who does OIIL serve?
OIIL is open to all students of all identities. However, the office has a unique role with regard to enhancing the overall quality of life for students of color and international students.
200
Who does TRIO serve?
Students that are from a low-income background, are the first generation in their family to go to college, and/or have a documented disability.
200
Name 2 academic departments that can offer a better understanding of different cultures and backgrounds?
AMST, HIST, AFAM, LTAM, WGST, SOAN, languages, etc.
200
Name 3 subgroups within the broad Asian cultural identity. Ex. Hmong, Chinese-American.
Japanese, Taiwanese-American, Filipino, Vietnamese, etc.
200
What are 3 factors that measure socioeconomic status?
Education level, occupation, and income
300
Name a campus organization that can provide a supportive space for students that identify as Black or African American.
Black Student Alliance (BSA), Men of Carleton (MOC), etc.
300
What is DACA?
DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. It is a policy to allow people who immigrated to the U.S. as children to lawfully work and go to school in the U.S. DACA does not offer protection from deportation nor does it offer a direct path to permanent residency status or citizenship.
300
What percentage of Carleton students receive financial aid?
Around 50%
300
What percentage of Carleton students are from non-white backgrounds in 2015-16?
39.4%
400
What percentage of TRIO-eligible students is TRIO funded to help at Carleton?
35%
400
List two differences between permanent residency status and citizenship status in the U.S.
Right to vote, repercussions for leaving the country, different level of subjection to deportation, etc.
400
How is financial aid different for domestic students vs. international students at Carleton?
Financial help is more limited for international students, as there are a smaller number of scholarships offered and federal aid (e.g. Pell Grant) is not applicable
400
What percentage of students are eligible for TRIO at Carleton?