DEI
Who was the first Black woman to serve as Drake University's Dean of Students?
Dr. Hannah Clayborne
What is Unity Roundtable?
Name one of the "big eight" social identities.
What are the dates National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated?
Who are the Dean of Students and Director of Community Standards?
Jerry Parker, Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Nick Shell, Director of Community Standards
This is an academic excellence and leadership development program for incoming students of color
What is the Crew Scholars program.
_______ is the presence of difference.
_______ is when people feel that they are welcome and valued.
_______ puts people on an equal footing by recognizing the systemic barriers.
Diversity
Inclusion
Equity
What is a land acknowledgment?
A land acknowledgement is a formal statement presented at the beginning of public events and gatherings that recognizes and honors Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of the land.
https://www.drake.edu/diversity/getinvolved/resources/landacknowledgement/
What does intersectionality mean? Provide an example
Describes the idea that multiple identities intersect to create a whole identity (gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, etc.).
Intersectionality shows us that social identities work on multiple levels, resulting in unique experiences, opportunities, and barriers for each person.
A three-story office building does not have a working elevator. This is an example of what type of discrimination:
Ableism
Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities and/or people who are perceived to be disabled.
Define the Line. Respect the Line. emphasizes that while everybody has the right to determine their own line when it comes to sexual behavior, there is one clear line at Drake: sexual or interpersonal misconduct is not tolerated, accepted, or ignored. Think, talk, learn, listen, and act in a way that respects this line—we are all part of Drake.
There are four principles behind Define the Line. Respect the Line. and the culture we strive to create at Drake. Name one of the four principles.
Prevention: Education and discussion are crucial to establishing and enforcing our social norms. We must continue to talk about respect and consent.
Communication: More communication is better so that people feel comfortable discussing sexuality or sexual violence without fear or judgment.
Intervention: When something does not look right, we should be empowered to trust that intuition and intervene to ensure everyone is comfortable and safe with the situation.
Support: If you or someone you know experiences sexual or interpersonal misconduct, Drake has staff, resources, and procedures in place that can provide support.
If you are having difficulty accessing or navigating this website, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Samantha Nordstrom.
Who works in the Office of Equity and Inclusion?
(Hint - there are two individuals who work in this office.)
Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion -Terrance Pendleton
Director, Equity and Inclusion - Jazlin Coley
What is the difference between equity and equality?
What is DAAC?
Disability Awareness Action Committee is a student-driven initiative to creating a more inclusive environment for students of all abilities. Their purpose is to create a community for students with disabilities, and further Drake’s existing disability equity and inclusion programs and policies
What does People-First or Person-First language mean?
“People First Language” (PFL) puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is. PFL uses phrases such as “person with a disability,” “individuals with disabilities,” and “children with disabilities,” as opposed to phrases that identify people based solely on their disability, such as “the disabled.”
What do privilege and oppression mean?
Privilege: Exclusive unearned access or access to material and immaterial resources based on membership to a dominant social group.
Oppression: unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power the continuing oppression
What is the difference between an informal complaint and a formal complaint?
Informal Complaint
Students are encouraged to address their concerns as soon as possible through an informal process by contacting the department or the individuals directly involved. In some cases what is perceived to be wrongdoing is often an issue of miscommunication and misunderstanding. Therefore, students are encouraged to informally speak with the individuals involved if possible.
Formal Complaint
If students are unable to resolve their concerns through an Informal Complaint Procedure, students are then encouraged to file a Formal Complaint by completing the Student Complaint Tracking form in writing with the department supervisor and with the Dean Students Office at 202 Old Main.
The Dean of Students will hear all formal complaints that involve departments in Student Life.
When did the PaintItBlack movement take place here at Drake?
In the fall of 2018, Drake broke tradition by painting the street black, as a symbol of solidarity with students of color on Drake’s campus in response to hateful acts of racism occurring on campus. There is a plaque that sits on the street today as a reminder to continuously act in meaningful action against racism.
What are ways to take care of yourself in the current state of DEI?
Stay connected with your community and people who understand you, take breaks, prioritize your health and space, be patient and kind to yourself, stay educated while giving yourself space to breathe, focus on school, etc
What does RU stand for?
Rainbow Union: a multicultural organization dedicated to providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students at Drake
What is an unconscious/implicit bias?
Implicit bias is a subconscious judgment or feeling towards a person or group that we are not actively aware of. For example, it can be learned from environments we grew up in. Everyone has biases to be mindful of and overcome
Microaggressions are...
Everyday verbal and nonverbal whether intentional or unintentional, communicates hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.
What does the Drake Student Handbook list a Bias-Motivated Incident as?
A person commits a Bias-Motivated Incident if that person commits a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, against an individual or group of individuals because of the individuals or group of individuals' actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, or gender identity. These categories of differences have been drawn from local, state, and federal laws and regulations because they share a history of systematic, often government-sanctioned, prejudice and discrimination.
Those found guilty, pursuant to the Code of Student Conduct, of committing a Bias-Motivated Incident will be disciplined up to and including expulsion. In addition, if the circumstances warrant, the Dean of Students or University President may recommend the filing of a criminal complaint.
As much as we can celebrate our differences, we can also celebrate our commonality. We’re all born with 300 bones, but how many do we have as an adult?
206. Weird, huh?
The first step in advancing in your DEI journey is to ...
Expect and accept discomfort.
Conversations around DEI can often be an emotional experience and can challenge long-held worldviews - which can feel uncomfortable.
Name the Drake True Blue skill related to understanding others?
Global/Intercultural Understanding
Value, respect, and learn from those with lived experiences that differ from one’s own. Identify elements that create diversity, inclusion, exclusion and privilege, and reflect on personal biases. Demonstrate empathy and willingness to view issues from other’s points of view in appreciation and sensitivity to diversity.
How do you plan on growing in your identity moving forward this semester? What aspects are you embracing and how would you like to expand on it?
Individual student response
What is a BRAVE space? Provide an example.
Name the 3 individuals (each in different departments) in the Student Affairs Staff.
(A Dean of Students, someone working in the Counseling Center, someone working in Student Inclusion, Involvement, and Leadership)
Deans:
Jerry Parker, Vice President & Dean of Students
Lorissa Sowden, Assistant Dean of Students/Director, Residence Life
Lynne Cornelius, Associate Dean of Students
Counseling Center:
Kayla Bell-Consolver, Director, Student Counseling Center
Karla Mracek, Therapist
Emma Caster, Therapist
Tyler Jacobs-Lewis, Therapist
Student Inclusion, Involvement, and Leadership:
Lynne Cornelius, Dean of Students/ Director of Prevention Education & Programs
Marina Verlengia, Director of New Student & Family Programs
Kristin Economos, Director of Student Leadership Programs
Isaac Newsome, Director of Student Life Student Activities & Organizations
Elizabeth Cadwell, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
What is the full name of the person for whom Bright College, Drake’s two-year associate program, is named?
Bright College, Drake's two-year college, is named after Drake football alum John Dee Bright. Bright had been the first Black football player to play a game at Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University). An Oklahoma A&M lineman charged Bright—who did not have the ball—and hit him in the face, breaking Bright’s jaw. To honor his athletic accomplishments, Drake University named the football field at Drake Stadium the Johnny Bright Field in 2006.