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Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

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Today’s Session  Defining diversity  Strategies  Future directions

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Page 1: Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

Page 2: Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

Sarah CameronCo-op Placement Educator

University of [email protected]

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Today’s Session Defining diversity Strategies Future directions

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Destination University….what does that mean?

71% of students come from outside of Greater Victoria

6% from outside of Canada

Page 5: Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

Optional and Professional Programs10 co-op offices, 12 coordinators…

Biology Biochemistry/Microbiology Chemistry Physics, Astronomy & Earth and Ocean

Sciences Social Science Humanities, Fine Arts & Professional Writing Public Administration Exercise Science, Physical & Health

Education Law Health Information Science

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Activity

With a partner, come up with a list of 10 things you have in

common.

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Academic Programs Education Level Mandatory and Optional Culture and Language Type of work Other Factors

Diversity within Co-op

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RecruitmentProspective students

Office of Student Recruitment

Campus Tours Publications Transfer credit

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RecruitmentNew students

Experience UVic Day of Welcome /

Orientation Classroom presentations

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RecruitmentOngoing

Co-op Info Day Bulletin Boards Offices within the faculties = high

visibility Presence in classrooms Interested students are invited to

student debriefs

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In the classroom Boot camp and Weekly classes Interactive, lots of room for discussion

Student Engagement

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One-on-One Coaching

Review resumes and cover letters individually

Invite them to come see us Seek out students that are

struggling Job Search Planning

Student Engagement

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Optional Workshops/Events

International Students Sector specific: HR, Provincial

Government Working Abroad Interest topics: networking,

competencies, diversity in the workplace Mock Interview Clinic

Student Engagement

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Responsive to student feedback

Continued outreach Dream job search Celebrate Success: Co-op

Student of the Year & Designation

Retention

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Strategies for Success 2 Placement Educators

dedicated to student support

Diverse program delivery Outreach to other units

on campus Student Advisory Board

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Sarah CameronCo-op Placement Educator

University of [email protected]

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Thank You!