Recruiting Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student

Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining an Increasingly Diverse Student Population

Sarah Cameron Co-op Placement Educator University of Victoria sarahc 1@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.

Diversity within Co-op § § § Academic Programs Education Level Mandatory and Optional Culture and Language Type of work Other Factors

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 sarahc 1@uvic. ca

Thank You!