
The Price of Community: Budget Changes and Multicultural Student Sucess and Belonging
Presenter(s)
Crystal Kissi
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Description
Increasing political opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies alongside budget cuts at higher education institutions have caused much concern about the future of diversity initiatives on many campuses, including the University of Dayton. This study explores the perceptions of multicultural student leaders concerning budget changes. The goal is to understand the importance of multicultural organizations and perceptions of budget cuts and link these experiences and perceptions to student belonging on campus. Through semi-structured interviews with 13 multicultural student leaders who are involved in MEC and/or SGA, results highlight these organizations as a key factor in why multicultural students feel they belong on UD’s campus. The interviews also revealed the importance of holistic support from advisors and other administrators on campus or in their organizations. These findings demonstrate the specific needs of students and organizations, as well as the importance of administrative structures and national networks in supporting students on campus.
Publication Date
4-23-2025
Project Designation
Capstone Project
Primary Advisor
Anya M. Galli Robertson
Primary Advisor's Department
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Keywords
Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences
Institutional Learning Goals
Diversity; Critical Evaluation of Our Times; Community
Recommended Citation
"The Price of Community: Budget Changes and Multicultural Student Sucess and Belonging" (2025). Stander Symposium Projects. 4131.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/4131

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10:00-11:00, LTC Forum