The Price of Community: Budget Changes and Multicultural Student Sucess and Belonging

The Price of Community: Budget Changes and Multicultural Student Sucess and Belonging

Presenter(s)

Crystal Kissi

Comments

10:00-11:00, LTC Forum

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

The Price of Community: Budget Changes and Multicultural Student Sucess and Belonging

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