"Board meets on Diversity Reports" Grizzly article
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
This article from the March 1st, 2012 edition of the Ursinus College Grizzly newspaper announces the beginning of a retreat for the college’s Board of Trustees. At this meeting the board plans to discuss a strategic diversity plan based on three campus diversity reports. These reports come from the Teagle Home Team, the Faculty Committee on Diversity, and the Presidential Committee on Race and Equality. There is a note from then-president Dr. Bobby Fong that the three recommendations “sometimes diverge”, and that the largest of these divergences concerns the implementation of a specific Chief Diversity Officer position (which one report suggests and the other two deem unnecessary). The report which argues for the new position asserts that the most pressing issues affecting campus diversity are those of “visibility and transparency,” and such a person would provide structure and clarity to all of the “diversity work” on campus. The article closes with the information that the Ursinus community can publicly discuss the reports after spring recess, and that Collegeville residents can contribute their ideas online. This article displays part of the back and forth discussions, particularly in 1987-1988, regarding the best ways to recruit and retain students of color.
Senior Staff Writer James Noebels
Ursinusiana Archives of Myrin Library
Ursinus College
March 1, 2012
Ursinus Grizzly staff of 2012
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Ursinus College campus, 2012
Ursinus Board Meets on Diversity
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
The newspaper article details an Ursinus College board meeting in 2012 regarding diversity on campus. A report given to the board by the FDC expresses dissatisfaction with the current handling of diversity affairs on campus. It is stated in the report, that a new Ursinus Committee on diversity would help distribute responsibilities which were at the time unstructured. Also addressed is a common issue regarding diversity on campus, "visibility, and transparency." The college community was said to be allowed to address topics of the CPPC's workgroups later that semester and the Collegeville community as well. The campus discussion was held high in importance and regard to the board in making their decisions.
The Ursinus Grizzly
The Ursinus Grizzly
Ursinus College
March 1, 2012
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Ursinus College Board Meeting on Diversity
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Ursinus College Minority Student Union Constitution
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
These two typed pages are the constitution drawn up for the Minority Students Union. Although it is undated it was pulled from the Ursinusiana archives from a folder labeled 1987/1988 so can be tentatively dated to that general timeline. The constitution includes description of the organization's purpose - to foster a sense of awareness and serve as a support system and unifying body, as well as information about officer roles and duties, voting, and meeting plans. Another specific function of the organization and officers is to promote cultural programming on campus. The organization is open to any member of the college community.
Ursinus College students
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Ursinus College
Tentatively: 1987
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Ursinus Minority Students Union Constitution, 1987
Ursinus College campus, 1987-1988
Confrontation: Black Vs White
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
An article from the Ursinus Weekly by Byron Jackson explaining the importance of uplifting the presence of the Black community.
Bryon Jackson
the Ursinus Weekly
Ursinus College
January 23, 1969
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“Black History Celebrated Across Ursinus Campus”
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
Staff writer, Nipun Suri, wrote “Black History Celebrated Across Ursinus Campus” on February 22, 2000, from the Ursinus student newspaper, The Grizzly. Paulette Patton was key in planning and creating cultural and artistic events designed to educate the Ursinus campus community of black history. Historical events were centered around the civil rights movement during the ’60s. Films were shown, brief lectures, and chapel services were held to “honor, remember, and celebrate the past.” Dean Todd McKinney weighs in his thoughts and feels that there needs to be more incorporation of black history than just one month of focus.
Nipun Suri, The Grizzly
Ursinus Grizzly
February 22, 2000
Ursinus College
Ursinus student newspaper, The Grizzly
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Can a Black Man Find Happiness at Ursinus? Well...
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
The article was a student-conducted interview between Richard Whaley, the interviewer and creator of the article, and Nathaniel Dupree, a black political science major at the time. In this interview, the two discuss Nathaniel's general happiness on campus as he attempts to assimilate into college life. The article goes into questions such as first impression of Ursinus, professors and their treatment of students, and much more. Dupree goes into detail about his experiences on weekends, and his opinions on why students transfer from Ursinus to another institution. Specifically, Dupree talks a lot about being a minority on Ursinus' campus, and how he feels regarding that as it relates to social life and academics. This undoubtedly encompasses student retention, as he was one that happened to stay among a student body who others often left. However, Dupree also highlights the racial realities faced by black students(and more than likely minority students too) at the time, in their struggle to settle on Ursinus' campus.
Richard Whaley, The Ursinus Weekly
The Ursinus Weekly
Ursinus College
November 7, 1974
Richard Whaley
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.pdf version of Ursinus Weekly published November 7, 1974
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"Can a Black Man Find Happiness at Ursinus? Well..." Ursinus Weekly Article, 1974
Ursinus College campus, 1974
Black And Beautiful
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
“Black and Beautiful” is a newspaper article contained in volume 67 of The Ursinus Weekly. Published on January 11th, 1968, this article serves as a form of student activism geared towards dismantling the white supremacy in the 60s and 70s. Written by Byron Jackson, a political science major, and an Ursinus graduate of the class of 69, wrote this article in order to emphasize the necessity to find a solution to the problem of race relations at the time. Jackson writes about the “Black Revolution” that had been in its prime at the date of release of this article. He highlights that “the former Negro now calls himself and desires to be called the Afro-American” and emphasizes that “the Negro is searching for his identity because without it, he cannot have a cohesive force to take of what he has so long been deprived.” Essentially, Jackson is speaking on the idea that, as we’ve discussed in class, African Americans were facing oppression across the nation attempting to gain equality in a white dominated society. Lastly, in reference to the race relations problem he and most African Americans were facing at the time, Jackson suggests: “no one has found the correct solution yet, and who knows if ever there will be a solution”, showing signs of doubt that the conflict of white supremacy vs black power will ever end.
Byron Jackson, The Ursinus Weekly
Volume 67 of The Ursinus Weekly
Ursinus College
January 11th, 1968
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"Black is Beautiful" Ursinus Weekly Article, 1968
Ursinus College campus, 1968
"Admission of Negro Girls Provides Difficult Situation"
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
On May 23, 1968, Linda Richtmyre writes in The Ursinus Weekly
illustrating the necessity to actively acknowledge and the act of seeking after "the prospect of inclusion of any Negro girls in the next freshman class." There were difficulties seeking out such inclusion through Office of Admission. The financial aid offices of bigger universities would often offer financial grants to promote their diversity, which raised concern to students at Ursinus. The author made apparent of the difficult situation Ursinus and its students try attracting a very marginalized group of people in America: black and female. There was a concern in how the students could "recruit" black women to Ursinus.
Linda Richtmyre
The Ursinus Weekly
Ursinus College
May 23, 1968
Linda Richtmyre
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Ursinus College admission of black women
Ursinus College campus, 1968
"Ursinus Seeks Diversity" brochure, 1989
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
This "Ursinus Seeks Diversity" brochure, distributed in 1989, contains a collection of lists and information which are specifically marketed towards students from diverse backgrounds (as stated on the second page: "For Students From Diverse Backgrounds: A Book of Lists"). The lists contain information on the school's fields of study, activities, student demographics, scholarships, and financial aid, among others. It also lists the names of the two Minority Student Advisers at the time: Ms. Jenneen A. Flamer and Mr. Anthony D.J. Brankar. The brochure was created in 1989 during President Richter's focus on recruitment and retention of students of color, and begins with the statement that Ursinus was founded 125 years ago with a provision in its Constitution that "no student shall be excluded on account of race or religion."
Ursinus College Administration of 1989
Ursinusiana Archives of Myrin Library
Ursinus College
1989
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This source is referenced in the Minutes of Minority Affairs Committee Meeting, March 23, 1989
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Ursinus Seeks Diversity, 1989
Ursinus College campus, 1989
Minority Student Concerns and Suggestions, 1988-1990
Recruitment and retention of students of color at Ursinus College
Three typed pages listing "concerns of current minority students" followed by suggestions for the following year. While exact date of creation and author are unclear, the sources were found in Richard P. Richter's 1988-1990 Minorities files, giving us a general approximation. The concerns of these students at the time include noticing obvious socioeconomic differences between themselves and other students, struggling to succeed academically during their first semester, and feeling limited to “other (Black/Hispanic) students” for social purposes. Suggestions for the following year include working to increase minority representation in the student body, a follow up to the Bridge Program beyond a student’s first year, a statement of sensitivity from the President or a Dean to aid student adjustments and differences, a scholarship targeted towards students of color, and a specific student recruiter focused on students of color. This last suggestion coincides with similar suggestions from others for new full-time roles, which President Richter seemed resistant to in previous memos.
Ursinus College Administration
Ursinusiana Archives of Myrin Library
Ursinus College
1988-1990
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Minority Student Concerns, 1988-1990
Ursinus College campus, 1988-1990