Another great #SAChat, this week on Diversity in student affairs in 2017. . Thank you to Leslie Bell for MODing his first chat. It was a learning experience for all of us, and we apologize that some of the questions weren’t well thought out at first.
MOD: Q1 – What will be the role of #studentaffairs diversity under President Trump? #SAChat
Q1a: I also think that we need to model what we teach. We're (SA) our worse examples many times. #sachat
— Brian David Proffer (@BDProffer) December 22, 2016
A1: Role doesn't change, but perhaps more emphasis will go to activism, getting social justice efforts across all parts of campus. #SAChat
— E Forney (@e_forney) December 22, 2016
MOD: Q2 – How can #SAGrad and #SAPro be more active in the inclusion process? #SAChat
Q2: Give students responsibilities, even if it's just "stop by and say hi sometime!" It shows you are involved, not just inclusive. #SAChat
— E Forney (@e_forney) December 22, 2016
A2: stop valuing 'viewpoint neutrality' and start standing up for marginalized people #SAChat
— Emily Myanna (@EmilyMyanna) December 22, 2016
MOD: Q3 – Can social media be a change agent in student affairs diversity? #SAChat
@The_SA_Blog maybe? But it's being used a convenient tool to SEEM engaged. It does not qualify as sitting and listening. #SAchat
— Chris Stone-Sewalish (@stonesewalish) December 23, 2016
I think #SoMe can be a part of diversity work however, I don't think it can replace face to face convos. Hearing stories = powerful. #sachat
— Mandi Stewart (@MandiJStewart) December 23, 2016
MOD: Q4 – Will the usage of multicultural services increase during 2017? #SAChat
A4: I'd love to see an institution do more than hang a flyer or send a mass email in response to an incident. #sachat
— Geoffrey Koester (@geoffreykoester) December 22, 2016
@The_SA_Blog @SAGradMOD A4: I believe so. But not substantially. Change can be slow. #SAChat
— Kevin *️⃣ (@CoriolanKevin) December 23, 2016
MOD: Q5 A – How can we educate and spot hate crimes against POC on campus? #SAChat
Q4: To spot & stop hate crimes against ANYONE, we need to help students AND ourselves see them. A lot of ignorant bliss in #highered #sachat
— Dan Taylor (@DanMJT) December 22, 2016
Q5: Don't invite/sanction speakers that spout hatred instead of viewpoints or target specific students. ? #SAChat
— E Forney (@e_forney) December 22, 2016
MOD: Q6- Should student government leaders be more out in front on diversity in student affairs? #SAChat
A6: I think the wording affects this too. I am thinking in the fact of being an open and active ally. Being "in front" is different #sachat
— Allan Williams (@allan688) December 22, 2016
A6: My students and accomplices are already on the front lines. Waiting for others to catch up. #SAChat
— RB the enby (@RozeWithaZee) December 22, 2016
MOD FT/FQ: Share your final thoughts/questions as we wrap up! #SAChat
@The_SA_Blog FQ: What is the difference between diversity and inclusion? What are the connotations of both? #SAChat
— Kevin *️⃣ (@CoriolanKevin) December 23, 2016
How does diversity/inclusion go hand in hand with customer service? How is it different? #sachat
— Brianne McDonough (@briannemcd) December 23, 2016
