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Doug Tiedt

Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services

Bridget Warren

Assistant Director/Director of Inclusion & Life Skills Programming g g

Valyncia Raphael

Office of Academic Services Intern  Need  Mission  Mission  Staffing & Programming  Evaluation & Outcomes  Future  Starting a program  Starting a program

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800 student-

athletes

120 student-

athletes of

27,000

undergraduate students

3700 students

color

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 Lack of consistent programming  Weak bonds between student athletes students  Weak bonds between student-athletes, students,

student organizations and campus resources

 Student-athletes of color expressed frustration

with their ability to get involved in campus activities

• “…it was hard to get involved because of our hectic schedules.”
• “…our campus lacked opportunities and resources

that the students of color could access.”

6/1 6/2 6/1 6/201 01 3 The diversity and inclusion program aims to…

“increase the qualitative campus experience for all student- athletes and staff by addressing the emotional, social, intellectual and physical needs of our diverse population. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics recognizes student-athletes and staff of diverse backgrounds which include, but are not limited to: individuals of color (African- American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian) those who identify as LGBTQA (Lesbian American Indian), those who identify as LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Ally), individuals of different genders and individuals with disabilities.”

University of Wisconsin Office of the Vice Provost for i i & C i Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Diversity Integration Group (DIG) Diversity & Climate Human Resource Office Office of Academic Services National W Club

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 A group composed of:

• Senior Associate AD
• Senior Woman Administrator
• Assistant AD for Academic Services
• Director of Inclusion & Life Skills Programming
• Office of Academic Services Intern
• Executive Director, W-Club
• Membership Director, W-Club
• Human Resources Manager
• Coach
• Student-Athlete

 Meets monthly  Supports the diversity efforts within the department

Goals

C di t di it ff t ithi th Di i i

• Coordinate diversity efforts within the Division
• f Intercollegiate Athletics
• Align athletic department efforts with campus
• Transition students/staff into UW campus life
• Link students/staff with community resources

Link students/staff with community resources

• Develop training and leadership skills to

support students and staff

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 Outcomes

• Collaboration with 100 Black Men of Madison

Collaboration with 100 Black Men of Madison

• Diversity training for staff
• Increase awareness of diversity programs & resources
• Accountability
• Diversity link on uwbadgers.com

 Challenges  Challenges

• Scheduling for meetings
• Time constraints
• Broad dissemination of department diversity

initiatives

University of Wisconsin Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity & Climate Department of Athletics Diversity Integration Group (DIG) Human Resource Office Office of Academic Services National W Club Director of Inclusion & Life Skills Programming Intern Programming

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 Origins

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• Support group
• Transition
• Campus & community connection

 Housed in Office of Academic Services  Responsible for overseeing diversity & inclusion

programming for student-athletes p g g

 Coordinates life skills programming and serves as

an advisor

 Supervises intern

 Goals

• Provide environment which encourages student

Provide environment which encourages student involvement

 Athletic department  Campus

• Provide transition programming
• Collaborate with campus on diversity initiatives

 Challenges

• Student involvement
• Time

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University of Wisconsin Diversity & Climate Initiatives Department of Athletics Diversity Integration Group (DIG) Human Resource Office Office of Academic Services National W Club Director of Inclusion & Life Skills Programming Intern Programming

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 Registered student organization  Mission:

• “to bring together student-athletes of different cultures, ethnicities,

lifestyles, and belief systems in order to enhance their experience on campus.”

 Focus Areas:

• Community Service
• Build Leadership

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• Networking
• Forums
• Social

 President holds an officer position on SAAC  Funding through SAOF

 Goal

• Carry out the mission of the organization
• Maintain focus areas

 Outcomes (events):

• Diversity Dialogue
• Study Jam
• Soul Food Night
• Public Service Announcements
• Muir Elementary mentoring
• Muir Elementary mentoring
• University Wellness Foundation-After school program
• 100 Black Men of Madison Backpacks

for Success Event

• Multicultural Career Fair
• Hearts Beat, Breasts Speak

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 Challenges

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• Student involvement
• Funding source
• Time
• Focus on mission

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 Mentor/mentee relationship for first year student-

athletes of color athletes of color

• Relationships continue

 10 mentors, 16 student-athletes

• Open to all sports
• Mentors include faculty and academic staff, community

members, alumni

 Arranged monthly meetings

• Informal interaction education on selected topic
• Informal interaction, education on selected topic

 Mentors arrange meetings

• 2-3 times per semester

 Education on NCAA rules

 Goals

• Foster a dynamic relationship for both the student
• Foster a dynamic relationship for both the student-

athlete and the faculty member

• Increase the qualitative experience for student-

athletes of color

• Academic and professional role model

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 Outcomes

• Increase in the number of participants
• Continued relationship past the first year
• Financial Literacy program developed

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 Challenges

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• Mentor commitment/accountability

 Meeting outside of arranged events

• Connection between mentor and mentee
• Compliance

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 Diversity networking event

P hi i h Offi f A d i S i

 Partnership with Office of Academic Services,

campus career services and alumni associations

 Individuals invited:

• Students & student-athletes
• Community members of color

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• Alumni (athletic & non-athletic) of color

 Small program  Held once per year in the fall semester  Goals

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• Student-athletes build relationships with:

 Students  Alumni  Faculty/staff  Community members

 Outcomes  Outcomes

• Attendance has maintained
• Re-structuring planned for Fall 2010

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 Challenges

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• Usefulness/ purpose
• Attendance

 Students  Staff

 Social/networking event

P hi i h Offi f A d i S i &

 Partnership with Office of Academic Services &

National W Club

 Held once per year each summer  Individuals invited:

• Student-athletes
• Faculty/staff
• Faculty/staff
• Community members
• 100 Black Men of Madison
• Student-athlete alumni of color

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 Goals

• Student-athletes build relationships with:

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 Students  Alumni  Faculty/staff  Community members

 Outcomes

• Attendance increases every year (~170)

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• Student connections with community members

 Challenges

• Compliance
• Alumni attendance

 Aired during men’s and women’s basketball

d i th th f F b games during the month of February

 Former student-athletes of color are

highlighted

 Current student-athletes record PSA’s

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 Goals

• Promote accomplishments of former student-athletes of
• Promote accomplishments of former student-athletes of

color

• Current student-athletes connect with former student-

athletes

• Celebrate UWs Black History

 Outcomes

• In the fourth year of existence
• In the fourth year of existence
• Absorbed by athletic communications

 Challenges

• Obtaining archived data

Evaluation

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• End of the year survey

Outcomes

• Increase in number of events
• Increase in number of participants
• Increase in retention rates of African American

Increase in retention rates of African American student-athletes

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 Department wide climate survey

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 Student-athlete climate survey  Combine multicultural career fair and student-

athlete career night

 Increase breadth of programming

• LGBTQA

I te atio al t de t

• International students

 Institutional Excellence for Black Male Student

Success project participant

Support Group

• Student-Athletes Equally Supporting Others

Student Athletes Equally Supporting Others (SAESO)

Transition Program

• Academic Athletic Mentor Partnership (AAMP)

Campus & Community Connection

• Career Links: Diversity Networking Event
• Diversity Barbeque

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 Staff

• Add to life skills programming
• Utilize an intern position

Utilize an intern position

• Get support from one senior level administrator

 Empower student-athletes

• Subcommittee on SAAC
• Create a separate student organization

 Funds

St d t i ti t

• Student organization, mentor program

 Collaborate with campus or alumni associations

• Diversity BBQ, Career Links

Doug Tiedt Doug Tiedt

Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services DAT@athletics.wisc.edu 608-263-1681

Bridget Warren

Assistant Director Director of Inclusion & Life Skills Programming BRW@athletics.wisc.edu 608-890-2021 608 890 2021

Valyncia Raphael

Office of Academic Services Intern VCR@athletics.wisc.edu 608-262-6912