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Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population. Sarah Cameron Co-op Placement Educator University of Victoria sarahc1@uvic.ca. Today’s Session. Defining diversity Strategies Future directions. Destination University . ….what does that mean?
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Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population
Sarah Cameron Co-op Placement Educator University of Victoria sarahc1@uvic.ca
Today’s Session • Defining diversity • Strategies • Future directions
Destination University ….what does that mean? • 71% of students come from outside of Greater Victoria • 6% from outside of Canada
Optional and Professional Programs 10 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
Activity With a partner, come up with a list of 10 things you have in common.
Academic Programs Education Level Mandatory and Optional Culture and Language Type of work Other Factors Diversity within Co-op
Recruitment Prospective students • Office of Student Recruitment • Campus Tours • Publications • Transfer credit
Recruitment New students • Experience UVic • Day of Welcome / Orientation • Classroom presentations
Recruitment Ongoing • Co-op Info Day • Bulletin Boards • Offices within the faculties = high visibility • Presence in classrooms • Interested students are invited to student debriefs
Student Engagement In the classroom • Boot camp and Weekly classes • Interactive, lots of room for discussion
Student Engagement 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 Optional Workshops/Events • International Students • Sector specific: HR, Provincial Government • Working Abroad • Interest topics: networking, competencies, diversity in the workplace • Mock Interview Clinic
Retention • Responsive to student feedback • Continued outreach • Dream job search • Celebrate Success: Co-op Student of the Year & Designation
Strategies for Success • 2 Placement Educators dedicated to student support • Diverse program delivery • Outreach to other units on campus • Student Advisory Board
Sarah Cameron Co-op Placement Educator University of Victoria sarahc1@uvic.ca