EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO LEAD IN A DIVERSE AND GLOBAL WORLD
Stepping into Diversity is a year-long program with a focus on leadership through a lens of diversity, which helps New Paltz students build important skills and practice for engaging inclusivity on campus and beyond. We want students to be exposed to these topics of diversity and inclusion as well as practice facilitating the difficult conversations that come along with them so that they are able to advocate and make a change for themselves and others.
Throughout the academic year students, commit a total of 30hrs, which are broken down into two semesters. Where the fall semester is very passive and the spring semester involves hands-on learning and allows students to put into practice and share what they have learned. The program comprises of one-hour workshops, online learning, campus events, hands-on learning, and conference preparation and participation.
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BENEFITS:
- Gain diversity skills needed to excel both
on-campus and in the competitive job market - Learn more about yourself and others
- Gain conference experience
- Your experience will be verified on your Co-Curricular Transcript and on Meritt.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Section for
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Description |
Total Time |
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Orientation |
One hour information session where you will get to meet everyone in the program. |
1 hr. |
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Intro Module |
A 1hr online interactive workshop which gives foundation to the program |
1 hr. |
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5 Workshops |
See workshop schedule (3 are offered online if needed) |
5 hrs. |
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2 Events |
2 on-campus approved events relating to Diversity and Inclusion |
2 hrs. |
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Two-hour event in which you will discuss topics of diversity with your peers from SUNY New Paltz and students from Vassar College and DCC. |
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1 Conversation One |
Library conversation table on diversity & inclusion, |
1.5 hr. |
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14.5 hrs. |
Section for
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Description |
Total time |
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3 Training Sessions |
Training #1 – How to have difficult conversations Training #2 – How to present at a conference Training #3 – How to nail your job interview |
3 hrs. |
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Students from the program will pair up with an RA to host a program in the residence hall |
2 hrs. |
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1 Conversation One |
Library conversation table on diversity & inclusion, |
1.5 hr. |
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**[ all must attend and participate] |
Preparation for the conference: 4hrs Attending Conference: 5hrs |
9 hrs. |
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15.5 hrs. |
If you need more information or have questions please see our frequently asked questions tab or contact:
Stepping into Diversity - Program Coordinator
Tel: (845) 257-3166
SUB 316
