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Jareadine

University
And the Office of Multicultural
Affairs
Pride Program
Bernadine Desanges, Rea Kyani, & Jabril Robinson
Spring 2014
Planning and Administration in Higher Education
Northeastern University

Jareadine University

Table of Contents
Jareadine University Profile

Jareadine University Mission Statement

Office of Multicultural Affairs Program Timeline

PRIDE Program Theory

Office of Multicultural Affairs Budget

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Office of Multicultural Affairs Funding Sources

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Office of Multicultural Affairs Staffing

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Office of Multicultural Affairs Organizational Chart

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PRIDE Program Assessment

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PRIDE Program Outcome Evaluation

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PRIDE Program Curriculum

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PRIDE Program Recruitment

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PRIDE Program Completion

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Office of Multicultural Affairs Technology

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Student Learning Outcomes

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Program Presentation

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References

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JAREADINE University Profile


Jareadine University (JU), one of the premier institutions of non-profit higher education, is
located right in the heart of the urban city of Boston. With an overall population of 10,000
students (7,000 undergraduate, 3,000 graduate), JU offers a comprehensive supply of
opportunities, all contributing to positive student development, both academically and nonacademically.
Some important facts and figures about JU include:

JU is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a


confirmation of its quality education, facilities, and campus services for the student
population.
On-campus residence students comprise 50% of the overall student population, with
approximately 75% residing on campus during their first year, in one of six residence
halls.
Diversity breakdown:
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o International: 6%
o Female: 60%
o Male: 40%

Academic breakdown:
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Asian/Asian American: 6%
Black/African American: 4%
Latino/a: 2%
White/Caucasian: 88%

SAT: 1400
ACT: 24
GRE: 152
GMAT: 540

o Personal Statement
o 2 3 References
o Resume

17:1 student: faculty ratio, for individualized attention given to students by their
professors.
A selection of over 70 different undergraduate majors, including five different schools;
the School of Arts, the School of Education, the School of Sciences, the School of
Business, and the School of Health.
A selection of 30 different Masters and Doctoral programs to choose from
Easy to access public transportation, located a short walk from the Fenway Green Line
MBTA stop.
95% of classes are instructed by professors with the highest degrees in their field.

Since its foundation over 100 years ago, Jareadine University has vastly expanded its student
population, course selection, and degree offering to its stellar current rate today. Officially
making the transition from Jareadine College to Jareadine University in 2005, JU proudly
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develops and sends out intelligent, competent alumni into the world from all disciplines,
remaining a highly regarded institution of higher education in the New England area.

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JAREADINE University Mission Statement


The mission of Jareadine University, founded in 1900, is to instill real world competence in the
daily lives of our students by fostering academic, cultural, and social proficiency. Jareadine
University aims to accomplish this mission through the implementation of a rigorous curriculum,
the execution of an appreciation and understanding of diversity and cross-cultural experiences,
and by providing leadership opportunities for our students to become valuable members of
society.

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Office of Multicultural Affairs


Program Timeline
August 2015:

Aug. 4 (sunset) to Aug. 5 (sunset) Tisha B Av Day of Fasting


Aug. 6 Transfiguration
Aug. 9 International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
Aug. 10 Raksha Bandhan
Aug. 12 Pioneer Day
Aug. 17 Marcus Garvey Day
Aug. 26 Womens Equality Day
Aug. 28 New Student Move-In Day (First year and transfer); Janmashtami Day
Aug. 30 Returning Student Move-In Day

September 2015:

Sept. 1 Labor Day (no academic classes) Office of Multicultural Affairs Student
Organization Fair
Sept. 2 First Day of Academic Classes
Sept. 4 to Sept. 9 New Student Mentor Sign-up List
Sept. 10 Office of Multicultural Affairs Boston Field Trip (Freedom Trail and
surrounding areas); Paryushana Day
Sept. 11 Ethiopian New Year
Sept. 12 Movie Night and Discussion
Sept. 15 Mentors/Mentee revealed in OMA (luncheon and alumni speakers from
OMA S.O.C. Mentors)
Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 20 Mentors/Mentee retreat at Boston Common
Sept. 24 (sunset) to Sept. 26 (nightfall) Rosh Hashanah

October 2015:

Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 National Disability Employment Awareness Month; LGBT History


Month
Oct. 3 (sunset) to Oct. 4 (sunset) Yom Kippur
Oct. 4 to Oct. 14 Dessehra (Dasera)
Oct. 8 (sunset) to Oct. 15 (sunset) Sukkot
Oct. 11 National Coming Out Day
Oct. 13 Columbus Day (no academic classes); National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Oct. 20 Birth of the Bab


Oct. 23 Diwali begins
Oct. 24 Halloween Ghost Tour around Boston
Oct. 31 Halloween

November 2015:

Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 National Native American Heritage Month


Nov. 3 Ashura
Nov. 11 Veterans Day (no academic classes)
Nov. 12 Birth of Bahaullah
Nov. 15 Turkey Trot 5K fundraising run for Thanksgiving donations
Nov. 20 Food Drive donations delivered to charities (ex. Boys and Girls Club,
YMCA); Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov. 23 Feast of The Christ King
Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day (no academic classes)

December 2015:

Dec. 1 World AIDS Day


Dec. 5 OMA Kwanzaa celebration
Dec. 8 Bodhi Day
Dec. 10 International Human Rights Day
Dec. 12 Feast Day at Our Lady Guadalupe
Dec. 16 to Dec. 24 Las Posadas
Dec. 16 (sunset) to Dec. 24 (sunset) Hanukkah
Dec. 19 Residence Halls close for winter break
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 Kwanzaa

January 2016:

Jan. 1 New Years Day


Jan. 3 Maulid an-Nabi
Jan. 7 Christmas (Orthodox)
Jan. 12 Classes begin
Jan. 14 Open House
Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Day (no academic classes); Day of Service Community
Service Event with Boys and Girls club of Boston
Jan. 24 OMA Deans List Celebration Ceremony

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February 2016:

Feb. 1 to Feb 28 Black History Month


Feb. 16 Presidents Day (no academic classes)
Feb. 17 Maha Shivaratri
Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday
Feb. 23 Beginning of Lent (Clean Monday)

March 2016:

Mar. 5 Purim
Mar. 6 to Mar. 7 Holi
Mar. 6 to Mar. 15 Spring Break Closing
Mar. 16 OMA Scholarship Essay and Application opens online (both graduate and
undergraduate)
Mar. 19 OMA Multicultural Fair
Mar. 28 Ramanavami

April 2016:

Apr. 3 Good Friday


Apr. 4 to Apr. 11 Passover
Apr. 5 Easter
Apr. 10 Good Friday
Apr. 12 Easter (Pascha)
Apr. 17 OMA Scholarship Ceremony Dinner

May 2016:

May 24 Shavouth
May 25 Memorial Day

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PRIDE Program Theory

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OFFICE OF MULTIUCULTURAL AFFAIRS budget


Salary of Staff (Annually): $163,500
To accommodate a study body of over 10,000, with a growing student of color population, the
Office of Multicultural Affairs requires seven staff members (three full-time professional staff,
three part-time, and an intern) to best serve the Jareadine community.

Dean of Multicultural Affairs (full-time): $71,500/year


Administrative Assistant (full-time): $35,000/year
Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs (full-time): $50,000/year
Graduate Assistant (part-time): $3,500/semester x 2 semesters = $7,000/year

Materials: Total Expected Budget: $48,353.02

Budget highlighted by material costs that are either annual or an expected one-time fee
(marked by an asterisk).
One-time fee budget = $7,772.25
Annual budget = $37,858.27
Telephones* = $109.99 x 5 = $549.95 (one-time fee)
o TOTAL = $46,180.47
Printing/Photocopying 4 in 1 HP Printer* = $749.99 (one-time fee)
Copy Paper = $184.00
Toner Cartridges = $288.99
o TOTAL = $1222.98
Office Supplies (also used for programming/advertising)
Highlighters = $9.99
Pens = $24.00
Tape = $90.78
Staplers = $45.00
White boards = $120.00
Erasers and Markers =
$32.00
Glue Sticks = $10.00
Scissors = $22.00
Binders = $30.00
File Folders = $8.99
Post Its = $20.00
Hole Punchers = $50.00
Paper Trimmer = $69.99
Storage Boxes = $17.29
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TOTAL = $949.57
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Index Cards = $5.99


Desktop Organizers =
$40.00
Letter Trays = $24.00
Rubber Bands = $6.00
Paper Clips = $10.00
Push Pins = $7.49
Binder Clips = $4.79
Depository Safe* =
$114.99 (one-time fee)
Notepads = $9.99
Construction Paper =
$6.29
Paper Shredder* =
$169.99 (one-time fee)

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Conferences: $3,000

$3,000.00, including registrations of those such as 2015 NASPA Annual Conference


(held Mar. 21 25th in New Orleans, Louisiana).
TOTAL = $3,000.00

Travel: $8,000

$8,000.00, including plane, bus, and train fare. Includes to and from conferences,
field trips, and retreats.
TOTAL = $8,000.00

Workshop Presenters and Speakers: $10,000

$5,000.00/semester x 2 semesters = $10,000


TOTAL = $10,000.00

Food: $10,000

$10,000.00, including purposes of conferences, meetings, refreshments employee


appreciation days, workshops and speakers for students, faculty, and staff.
TOTAL = $10,000.00

Technology (including Computer and Equipment Maintenance): $4,337.44

Dell Desktop Computers* (5) = $3637.45 (one-time fee)


Software* (Microsoft Office 365 Home Premium, up to 5 devices) = $99.99 (onetime fee)
Staples Repair and Recovery* = $600.00 set aside (one-time fee)
TOTAL = $4,337.44

Fringe Benefits

Group Insurance (health, dental, life)


Short-term disability income
Retirement benefits
Sick leave
Vacation (paid and non-paid)
Social Security
Tuition Reimbursement

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Outside Funding Sources

Campus Facilities: Provides additional services such as cleanup of major leaks and spills,
heating and cooling, transportation of heavy loads, setup and breakdown of event
supplies, etc.
Campus Information Technology (IT):Provides hardware and software maintenance and
repair for items such as printer, computers, telephones, etc.)

TOTAL EXPECTED ANNUAL BUDGET: $247,190.46

Salary of Staff

$163,500.00

Materials

$48,353.02

Conferences

$3,000.00

Travel

$8,000.00

Workshop Presenters and Speakers

$10,000.00

Food

$10,000.00

Technology

$4,337.44
TOTAL

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OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Funding


Sources
Office of Multicultural Affairs:
Funding for the salaries for the staff and hired students who work in the Office of Multicultural
Affairs and the supplies to provide effective execution of programming (other than PRIDE) at
Jareadine University will come from Jareadine Universitys adjusted budget (finalized by July
1ST of every academic year) implemented by The Office of Human Resources and with some
support from the Jareadines Financial Aid office.
Funding for salaries, supplies, food,
workshops, travel, etc. covered by Jareadine
Universitys adjusted budget:
$156,500.00 full time staff combined
$7,000.00 Graduate Assistant
$27,637.58 (additional office
expenses excluding one-time fees)

Funding covered specifically by the


Financial Aid office:
Office Assistant (2 students)
$3,000.00 per work study student
$1,500.00 stipend per semester
$6,000.00 total

PRIDE Program:
Funding for all activities and programming that takes place for the PRIDE program will come
from money allocated from Jareadine Universitys Student Activity fees paid by the entire
undergraduate student body every semester. Student activity fees are currently $150.00 per
student/per semester. In support of retention initiatives, members the Board of Trustees for
Jareadine University understand the need to provide support to the diverse student population
that it currently consists of, particularly focusing on students of color. As a result, members of
the Board of Trustees ensure that the PRIDE program has sufficient funds to support their
programming annually and makes sure that there are sufficient funds to maintain a beneficial and
efficient mentor/mentee relationship.
Costs covered by Student Activity fees:
$500 for supplies for workshops/programming
$2,500.00 for presenters/speakers
$2,000.00 for food/activities
The total budget of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the PRIDE program initiative is
$247,190.46. Fringe benefits will also be paid by Jareadines Human Resource budget after they
determine the state wide costs of medical regulations/benefits, retirement benefits, vacation time,
social security, etc.
NOTE: There is not a more specific breakdown of where funds will be disbursed because every
month during the academic year will include different speakers, workshops, and trips that are
relevant at that time.

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OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Staffing


Dean of Multicultural Affairs
Job Description: The Dean of Multicultural Affairs is in charge of regulating the
efficacy of all those working and representing the Multicultural Affairs Office. Primary
focus will be to serve as a liaison between staff in Multicultural Affairs and the university
President, ensuring that the needs of the university are met by executing, supporting, and
enforcing multicultural competence in the campus climate.
Qualifications: The Dean of Multicultural Affairs must possess a Doctorate in Higher
Education, Business, Leadership & Diversity, or a related field; a graduate degree in
Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Diversity Studies or closely related
field from an accredited university; 10 years of supervision skills; five years of teaching,
and a minimum of five years advising.
Administrative Assistant
Job Description: The Office Assistant will report directly to the Dean of Multicultural
Affairs; provide imperative office support in regards to event planning, budget
maintenance, keeping track of the Multicultural calendar, be the liaison for electronic
messages, and keep track of message flow between students, faculty, and staff.
Qualifications: At least six years of professional office maintenance experience and
advanced level of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook; must also
possess great communication, organization, and leadership skills. Bachelors degree is
preferred.
Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs
Job Description: The Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs will report directly to
the Dean of Multicultural Affairs. The Associate Director is in charge of regulating the
needs and duties of all employees and student workers (practicum students and interns).
They are also in charge of managing the multicultural affairs department budget, address
and lead strategic planning initiatives, and will need to be able to work in unison with
other Academic and Student Affairs Departments. This person is responsible for
executing and supporting diversity initiatives that challenge students culturally, socially,
and academically; additionally supporting the necessary steps needed to support
underrepresented students in their academic success. The Associate Director of
Multicultural Affairs assists and promotes diversity on campus and understands the

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importance of social justice and providing a safe space for students and their
development, and directly oversees the PRIDE Program.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include a graduate degree in Student Affairs,
Higher Education Administration, Diversity Studies or closely related field from an
accredited university, a minimum of four years professional work experience in higher
education student affairs/administration, a minimum of two years advising
underrepresented college students; knowledge of college student development, cultural
competency, social justice, and academic success among social, religious, racially,
culturally, and sexually diverse populations; excellent demonstrated leadership and
communication skills, and other relevant areas. Preferred qualifications include an
understanding and appreciation of working with first generation college students and
students undergoing racially motivated experiences.
Graduate Assistant
Job Description: The Graduate Assistant will report directly to the Associate Director of
Multicultural Affairs. This student will provide assistance wherever needed in regards to
executing culturally diverse events and programming for students, advise student leaders
with event programming, provide office support and maintenance, and support the
Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs with relevant tasks.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include an active pursuit of a graduate degree in
Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Diversity Studies or closely related
field from an accredited university; a strong interest in working with and supporting
students from the underrepresented population; and familiarity with Microsoft Office,
comfort with the internet, and understanding of assessments.
Office Assistants
Job Description: The Multicultural Affairs Office Assistant will report directly to the
Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs. This student will provide assistance wherever
needed in regards to executing culturally diverse events and programming for students by
tracking dates, making room reservations, organizing the office calendar, and provide
office support and maintenance by completing tasks as they arise.
Qualifications: An interest in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration,
Diversity Studies or closely related field; a strong interest in working with and supporting
students from the underrepresented population; and familiarity with Microsoft Office,
particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Must also possess great communication,

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organization, and leadership skills, and have an understanding of the internet and social
media cites. Student must have work study funds.
Office Intern
Job Description: The Multicultural Affairs Office Intern will report directly to the
Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs. This student will provide assistance wherever
needed in regards to executing culturally diverse events and programming for students,
help the Graduate Assistant in advising student leaders with event programming, provide
office support and maintenance, and support the Graduate Assistant of Multicultural
Affairs with relevant tasks.
Qualifications: An interest in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration,
Diversity Studies or closely related field from an accredited university; a strong interest
in working with and supporting students from the underrepresented population; and
familiarity with Microsoft Office, comfort with the internet, and understanding of
assessments.

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OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS


Organizational Chart

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PRIDE PROGRAM Assessment


PRIDE END OF YEAR SURVEY
This survey is designed to self-evaluate your sense of accomplishment, as well as your overall
perception of your experience with Office of Multicultural Affairs Mentors & Mentees Program.
There is no right or wrong answer; please reflect and answer accurately to the best of your
knowledge. This survey is designed to improve upon the performance of this organization in both
the short and long term. Your identity will be anonymous to others within the organization.
Thank you for your cooperation, as it is a valuable asset and greatly appreciated.
1) Please indicate your level of participation with the PRIDE Mentoring Program:
a. Mentor
b. Mentee
c. Other
2) Please indicate your class year:
a. Freshman
b. Sophomore
c. Junior
d. Senior
e. Graduate
3) I can better appreciate cultural differences within the Jareadine University community as
a result of the PRIDE Mentoring Program:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
4) I feel better equipped to handle issues of diversity as a result of the PRIDE Mentoring
Program:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
5) My understanding of my cultural background has increased as a result of the PRIDE
Mentoring Program:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
6) Biweekly journal assignments helped me think critically as a mentor/mentee, as a result
of the PRIDE Mentoring Program:
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b.
c.
d.

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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

7) I feel more connected to Jareadine University as a whole, as a result of the PRIDE


Mentoring Program:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
8) I feel I have positively developed as a student leader as a result of the PRIDE Mentoring
Program:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
9) I feel more knowledgeable about campus resources as a result of the PRIDE Mentoring
Program:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
10) I was satisfied with the experience I had with my MENTOR this year as a result of the
PRIDE Mentoring Program: (MENTEES ONLY)
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
11) I was satisfied with the experience I had with my MENTEE this year as a result of the
PRIDE Mentoring Program: (MENTORS ONLY)
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree

12) Having a mentor allowed me to develop as a student leader as a result of the PRIDE
Mentoring Program: (MENTEES ONLY)
a. Strongly Agree

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b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
13) Having a mentee made me or more responsible student leader as a result of the PRIDE
Mentoring Program: (MENTORS ONLY)
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
14) My mentor encouraged me to express myself as a student of color as a result of the
PRIDE Mentoring Program: (MENTEES ONLY)
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
15) Monthly PRIDE meetings were helpful in connecting me with other people of color
within Jareadine University
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
16) I view being a person of color as less of an issue as a result of the PRIDE Mentoring
Program:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
17) I would positively recommend the PRIDE Mentoring Program to a friend:
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
18) I would consider becoming a mentor again next year: (MENTORS ONLY)
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
19) I would consider becoming a first-time mentor next year: (MENTEES ONLY)
a. Strongly Agree

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b. Agree
c. Disagree
d. Strongly Disagree
20) If you answered Disagree or Strongly Disagree to either question #18 or #19, please
indicate your reason:
a. Unsatisfied experience with program
b. Graduating student
c. Transferring student
d. Other _______________________________
21) Please add any other comments below that you feel would help improve upon the Office
of Multicultural Affairs PRIDE Mentoring Program, or the office in general:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.

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PPRIDE Program Outcome Evaluation


Problem Statement: Preparing Students of Color for a high-quality, well-rounded experience at
Jareadine University, while preparing all students of Jareadine University for a multicultural,
globalized world.
Problem

Core Assumptions

Assets/Resources

Outputs

Students of
Color must
feel more
included

Jareadine needs to
increase diversity
and inclusiveness in
order to increase
students of color
satisfaction rates
and expand
enrollment.

The Office of
Multicultural
Affairs, with
committed fulland part-time staff.

SOCCA
Theory: selfawareness,
acceptance of
differences,
appreciation of
differences.

Students of
Color should
have higher
graduation
rates

In order for students


of color to graduate
on time, they need
to properly
acclimate to the
university
environment.

A large
demographic of
students of color
and international
student
populations.

Pilot
programming
and developed
tools

Jareadine
students (both
students of
color and
otherwise)
must become
more aware of
national and
global
multicultural
issues
Jareadine
University
must increase
its level of
inclusiveness
among
students,
faculty, and
staff.

In order to have a
satisfactory
undergraduate or
graduate experience,
students of color must
be exposed to a more
inclusive and
supportive version of
Jareadine University.

Increasing
awareness in Higher
Education and
Students Affairs
Departments of
Jareadine of both
multicultural and
diversity issues as
well as inclusion
initiatives.

SOCCA Theory:
acceptance of
differences,
appreciation of
differences.

Jareadine must foster


and more positive
campus climate;
decrease
racism/discrimination
(both on a macro- and
micro-level); educate
faculty, staff, and
students on diversity
and inclusion issues;
and increase
multicultural
initiatives and
programming.

The initiatives of the


Office of
Multicultural Affairs

SOCCA Theory:
acceptance of
differences,
appreciation of
differences.

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Short-Term
Outcomes
(Measurable)
Increased rates of
graduation
among students
of color.

Increased
satisfaction rates
among students
of color attending
Jareadine
University.

Long-Term
Outcomes
A changed
campus a
student
population that is
dedicated to
forming and
maintaining an
inclusive
environment.
Stronger student
of color alumni
donations,
programs, legacy
students, and
press/media.
Jareadine students
(both students of
color and
otherwise) must
become more
aware of national
and global
multicultural issues

Higher satisfaction
rates among all
Jareadine students,
faculty, and staff.

A more inclusive
and welcoming
campus climate for
all students,
faculty, and staff;
national and global
recognition for
inclusive efforts.

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PRIDE Program Curriculum


Title: Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Student Organization Fair
Date: September 1st, 2015 (Labor Day)
Facilitator: Office of Multicultural Affairs staff (both full-time and part-time)
Synopsis/Procedure: From 10am to 4pm, the OMA will host up to 150 student
organizations on the Jareadine Union Quad. This will be an outdoor event, geared
towards students, but faculty, staff, and others are encouraged to attend. Those who attend
will be free to roam between tables at their leisure. Student organizations will be expected
to first sign-up with the OMA to claim a table. Only the first 150 organizations will be
accepted, but there will be a wait-list available in order to provide proper
accommodations in case of organization cancellations. Student organizations will also be
expected to have at least two student leaders from their organization in attendance for the
entirety of the fair. Starting over the summer, flyers will be distributed around the
university campus to promote the OMA SO Fair, so that students will be able to plan to
attend, ahead of time. Visiting families of new or prospective students are also
encouraged to visit! Set up for the fair will begin at 9am, when the tables and chairs will
be delivered, and break down will begin promptly at 4:30pm until 5:30pm.
Objective/Rationale/Outcome: The OMA SO Fair is designed to be an annual event
with simple expectations and high attendance, so that the OMA may encourage and foster
Jareadine's community feel and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. By
attending this event, students will learn of campus organizations in which they can get
involved, will be encouraged to volunteer or assume leadership positions on campus, and
will also become comfortable knowing that Jareadine is committed to their well-rounded
experience.
Materials: 200 tables: 150 for student organizations, 40 for local food vendors, and 10
for OMA staff. 400 chairs (2 chairs/table): 300 for the student organizations, 80 for food
vendors, and 20 for OMA staff.
Cost:
Location/Space: The Jareadine Union Quad will be free of charge, due to the
in-house nature of the program departments are void of the typical green
fee associated with using the space. The space will, however, need to be booked
at least a semester in advance.
Food: Local vendors will be contracted to provide food to attending students,
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OMA is therefore has budgeted $5,000 for the event.


Marketing: The flyers that will be distributed beforehand will be through
Jareadine Reprographics, which will charge the OMA $150 for 500 8x11 flyers.
Total Program Cost: $5,150.

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Title: OMAs Student of Color Mentor/Mentee Program (PRIDE Program)


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Date: September 4, 2015 May 3, 2016


Facilitator: The OMA Team (full- and part-time staff)
Synopsis/Procedure:
Dates:

September 4, 2015: Open House for Program Students participating in the


program will host a meet and greet facilitated by the OMA team. Lunch will
be provided, buffet style. Prospective students can use this time to learn about
the program, speak to those who joined as mentees and continue to be, or to
those who are mentees and grew to become mentors.
September 4, 2015 September 9, 2015: Sign-up/Application window for
interested students to join There is no eligibility requirement to join, beyond
being a student of color any interested student who is willing to wholly
experience Jareadines diversity and inclusion initiatives is encouraged to sign
up. An application is expected to be completed in order to qualify. This
application will have interested students share their personal history with
diversity and inclusion initiatives, as well as their expectations for their
collegiate experience at Jareadine University.
September 10, 2015 September 13, 2015: the OMA team will pair mentors
and mentees based on their applications commonalities and expectations.
September 14, 2015: Mentors will receive the names and contact information
of their mentees.
September 15, 2015: Mentors/mentee pairings will be revealed at an informal
luncheon. Alumni speakers will be invited to attend. The Director of OMA
will give a keynote speech.
September 20, 2015: PRIDE Mentor/Mentee Retreat at Boston Common
This will be a full day event, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Breakfast and lunch
will be provided.
May 3, 2015: End of the Year Ceremony Mentors and mentees are invited to
attend an end of the year event, celebrating their time together and at the
university. Dinner will be provided.

Objective/Rationale/Outcome: Based on the Students of Color Collegiate Acclimation


Theory (Desanges, Kyani, & Robinson, 2013) the OMA believes that Students of Color
(SOC) will benefit from the mentor/mentee program, in which students of color may pair
with an older, more experience student, to better understand the less tangible details of
adapting to college, building community, and making the most out of the collegiate
experience.

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Materials:
Locations and Spaces: The open house, pairing ceremony, and end of the year
events will be held in the OMA ballroom, and will be free of charge. The PRIDE
retreat will be held at the Boston Common, where a permit will be required to use the
grounds, but there is no charge associated with a university event on public grounds.
Food: One breakfast, three lunches, and one dinner will be provided and catered by
Aramark, which Jareadine contracts for all university-related events. The cost of this
food, per event, is $1,500. For five total sessions, the total cost for food will be
$7,500.
Total Materials Cost: $7,500
Total Program Cost: $7,500

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Title: Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Open House


Date: January 14, 2016
Facilitator: OMA (full- and part-time staff)
Synopsis/Procedure: Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to visit the OMA during
the days office hours (8:30am 4:30pm). All staff will be present; refreshments will be
provided.
Objective/Rationale/Outcome: In order to better understand the function of the office in
providing diversity and inclusion programs and events for Jareadine University.
Materials:
Food: Refreshments will be provided through Aramark (with which Jareadine is
contracted): sodas, juices, water (both carbonated and still).
Cost:
Food: The cost of refreshments for this open house will be $500.
Total Program Cost: $500.

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Title: Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Day of Community Service


Date: January 19, 2016 (Martin Luther King Day)
Facilitator: OMA Team (full- and part-time staff)
Synopsis/Procedure: Partnering with the Boys and Girls club of Boston, members of
student groups within OMAs prevue will spend the full day volunteering.
Objective/Rationale/Outcome: Students, faculty, and staff will foster a better
relationship with the local Boston community, by way of selflessness in volunteer
service.
Materials: All materials will be provided for by the Boys and Girls club of Boston. All
travel to and from location sites will also be provided by the Boys and Girls club of
Boston.
Total Program Cost: There will be no costs associated with this event.

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PRIDE PROGRAM Recruitment


Recruitment for the Personal Responsibility of Intercultural Development and Education
(PRIDE) Mentor/Mentee Program will be advertised in a number of ways; however, students
will be accepted into the program through an application process. Information about applying to
the PRIDE Mentor/Mentee program will be posted around Jareadine University, with a primary
focus on the walls of student activity offices and multicultural programs, resident halls, and near
commuter lockers. In addition to fliers, students who have identified as being of color in campus
wide surveys and/or information sheets will be notified of the PRIDE program via their student
e-mail accounts. Jareadine Universitys Student Activities office also hosts a student involvement
fair at the beginning of the school year, in which case, students will be informed to look out for
information regarding the PRIDE program and how they can get involved. Lastly, students who
are enrolled in sociology, cultural studies, and social justice courses will also be encouraged to
apply to the PRIDE Mentor/Mentee program as announcements about the program will be made
in the beginning of one of their courses.
After recruiting through fliers and targeting particular populations of students (class subjects,
majors, etc.), those who are interested in being members of the program will have to attend a
mandatory information session (as noted by the accompanying flyer). There students will have
the opportunity to learn more about the PRIDE program, its goals, mission, and expectations.
This will also be an opportunity for students to ask questions about the PRIDE program. Those
who attend the information session will then be given an application form and will continue to be
encouraged to apply. The application deadline will be followed up with individual interviews for
students and from there, the best candidates will be accepted and asked to be part of the PRIDE
program.
It is important to note that the PRIDE program is a structured event that will push students to
explore who they are internally, socially, and professionally through workshops, trainings, and
other events deemed necessary. As a result, there is a 2.5 GPA requirement for students who are
interested in applying for the PRIDE program and students are expected to maintain a 2.5 GPA
during their participation in the PRIDE program.

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PRIDE Program Completion


Program Completion will be primarily measured by the success rate of the Mentors & Mentees
Program, which features an academic year timeline (September 2015 May 2016). Based on the
Students of Color Collegiate Acclimation Theory (SOCCA) (Desanges, Kyani & Robinson,
2013), the Office of Multicultural Affairs believes that students of color (S.O.C.) will benefit
from the program, both mentees (by gaining valuable insight and assistance from older, more
experienced students), and mentors (taking on the responsibility of building community, giving
back, and positively shaping incoming youth to become future leaders).
More specifically, key elements of the Mentors & Mentees Program will help students progress
along the spectrum of the SOCCA theory track, from Self Assurance, Confusion, Anger,
Aggression/Depression, Self-Awareness, Acceptance of Differences, to Appreciation of
Differences, finally. The aim of the program is to help students of color adjust to a diverse
campus life, and not just cope with social and academic difficulties, but to also appreciate
difference in others and within themselves.
Requirements of Program Completion (Mentors & Mentees):
1. Biweekly journal communication between mentors/mentees and the Associate Director of
Multicultural Affairs, to assess how mentoring process is going, learning objectives,
feedback, self-reflection, etc.
2. Year-long creation of mentor portfolio, containing evidence of commitment to program (e.g.,
retreat pictures, reflection papers, presentation material, etc.)
3. Attendance at monthly joint mentor/mentee meetings, facilitated by the Graduate Assistant of
the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Workshops, teambuilding activities/icebreakers, academic/nonacademic information
provided
Mentees (along with ongoing support from mentors) provide individual or group
presentations about current issues regarding persons of color outside the Jareadine
University community (with discussion afterward)
4. Joint mentor/mentee presentations of learning experiences during formal End of Year
Ceremony
5. Self-report quantitative surveys taken at the conclusion of both Fall and Spring semesters,
used to make changes and improve upon events and services provided by the Office of
Multicultural Affairs the following academic year.

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Required program assignments indicated above, as well as others throughout the academic year
will allow both the mentors and mentees to development into more well-rounded individuals, by
focusing on core areas such as:

Personal Growth and Reflection


Civic Engagement
Critical Thinking
Effective Cooperative Skills

Effective Independent Skills


Experiential Learning
Ethical Behavior

Additionally, mentors and mentees will be expected to develop upon the following SOCCA
stages:

Self-Awareness
Acceptance of Differences

Appreciation of Differences

The End of the Year Ceremony (held in May) is the culmination of the academic years Mentors
& Mentees program, a cooperative experience for students of various ages, backgrounds, and
abilities. One of the messages of the ceremony is that at the conclusion of the year, with the
assistance of both mentoring and office staff support, students will possess valuable knowledge
and confidence moving forward, whether towards their second year, or beyond the Jareadine
University campus upon graduation.
Mentors and mentees who continue throughout the entire academic year, and even continue with
the program the following year (including second or third year mentors, as well as mentees
graduating into a mentor role) at Jareadine University will have increased avenues of leadership
experience that will shape the student to become highly motivated, positive members of the
community.
In completing the program, mentors and mentees will be asked to complete the program
evaluation, in order to determine competence of topics related to Jareadines Office of
Multicultural Affairs initiatives.

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OFFICE OF MULTICULTRAL AFFAIRS


technology
Materials (www.staples.com): TOTAL EXPECTED BUDGET: $49,065.33

Office Supplies (also used for programming/advertising)


Highlighters = $9.99
Pens = $24.00
Tape = $90.78
Staplers = $45.00
White boards = $120.00
Erasers and Markers =
$32.00
Glue Sticks = $10.00
Scissors = $22.00
Binders = $30.00
File Folders = $8.99
Post Its = $20.00
Hole Punchers = $50.00
Paper Trimmer = $69.99
Storage Boxes = $17.29

TOTAL = $1,317.57
Technology (including Computer and Equipment Maintenance)
Dell Desktop Computers* (5) = $3637.45 (one-time fee)
Software* (Microsoft Office 365 Home Premium, up to 5 devices) =
$99.99 (one-time fee)
Staples Repair and Recovery* = $600.00 set aside (one-time fee)
o TOTAL = $4,337.44
Outside Funding Sources
o Campus Information Technology (IT):
Provides hardware and software maintenance and repair for items such as
printer, computers, telephones, etc.)
o

Index Cards = $5.99


Desktop Organizers =
$40.00
Letter Trays = $24.00
Rubber Bands = $6.00
Paper Clips = $10.00
Push Pins = $7.49
Binder Clips = $4.79
Depository Safe* =
$114.99 (one-time fee)
Notepads = $9.99
Construction Paper =
$6.29
Paper Shredder* =
$169.99 (one-time fee)

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Student Learning Outcomes


STUDENT
OUTCOMES

DIMENSIONS OF
OUTCOMES

SAMPLE
DEVELOPMENTAL
EXPERIENCES FOR
LEARNING
Campus and
professional
experiences, readings,
lectures, multicultural
events and
conversations.

Cognitive
Comprehension of Race
and Diversity

Critical thinking,
reflective thinking,
assessment of progress,
reflection on purpose of
goals, integration of
human emotions and
thoughts.

Continuant Work on
Self Assurance

Development of
competence, reflection
on self-worth, assesses
choices and reasoning.

Workshops designed to
discuss who people are
as individuals.
Discussions about selfacceptance and selfworth.

Properly Manage
Emotions Associated
with Racial Confusion

Evaluate proper
language and
descriptions of life
perspective,
expectations, and
reality.

Training and workshops


about proper language
to use to articulate a
point of view.

Properly Confront and


Address Anger
Associated with Racial
Differences.

Realistic assessment of
negative emotions,
examine cause and
effects.

Workshops about
learning to address
anger properly and in a
way to ensure safety,
provide student voice,
and discuss disparities.

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BODIES OF
KNOWLEDGE FOR
EDUCATORS
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.

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STUDENT
OUTCOMES

DIMENSIONS OF
OUTCOMES

SAMPLE
DEVELOPMENTAL
EXPERIENCES FOR
LEARNING
Workshops, mentorship,
and discussions
regarding race and
diversity with faculty,
staff, and students.

Develop Mature
Relationships with those
Racially Similar and
Different

Understand personal
attributes, appreciate the
assistance of other, and
value racial differences.

Establish and
Appreciate Racial SelfAwareness

Pay attention to racial


similarities and
differences; find
positive perspectives of
racial identity, devils
advocate for dual
understanding of racial
perspectives.

Workshops outlining
similarities and
differences of races,
presentations and
book/movie discussions
in regards to racial
topics.

Accept Racial
Differences

Identify racial
perspective of self and
others and agree to
agree and disagree.

Crossing the line


activities and workshops
with discussions.

Appreciate Racial
Differences

Appreciate racial
identity of self and
others.

Crossing the line


activities and workshops
with discussions and
additional monthly
follow-up workshops
and social events.

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BODIES OF
KNOWLEDGE FOR
EDUCATORS
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.
Identity development,
multicultural
competence,
experiential learning,
moral development,
reflective ability, ethical
development, ethnic
development, and racial
vocabulary and
emotional descriptions.

Jareadine University

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