ACUHO-I at Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon

Eva Long
Summer 2016
 Supervisor and Department

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 Mission
A diverse and sustainable
community dedicated to discovery
and excellence in teaching,
scholarship and practice, Pacific
University inspires students to
think, care, create, and pursue
justice in our world (Origins,
Mission, and Vision, n.d.).

LO #5

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 Student Demographics
White: 53%
Black: 2%
Hispanic: 11%
Asian: 12%
Pacific Islander/ Hawaiian: 2%
American Indian/ Alaskan Native: 1%
Multi-Ethnic: 13%
Unknown: 4% (286)
Total: 1,799 Undergraduate Students

LO #5

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 Work Plan Objectives
1. To acquire the necessary skills to develop student learning
outcomes and assessments to design appropriate curriculum for
Resident Assistant (RA) Training.

2. To acquire the necessary skills and confidence in facilitating

discussions, workshop and training on multicultural competencies
to foster a more inclusive environment in the residence halls.

3. Understand the organizational structure of Housing and Residence

Life that provides a holistic support for students through student
leadership, health and well-being and engagement.

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 N Haumna O Hawaii

Good manners to bring a small gift for ones host.

Official languages: English and Hawaiian, Unofficial: Pidgin slang

Refuse repayment, giving with giving

Parties in the form of a potluck

impolite to refer to the mainland as the states

Haoles mean no breadth

Everyone is regarded as Aunty or Uncle

Gift of a lei
LO #3, 4, 5

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 RA Training

Strengths Quest

Facilitating Group Discussions

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 Social Justice Resources

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9 LO #2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
 Social Justice Training
Introductions + Ground Rules
Cycle of Socialization and Social Identities
Introduction to Privilege
Privilege Walk
Lunch
White Privilege
If These Halls Could Talk + Fishbowl Discussions
Ally-ship
Closing + Reflection

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 LO #1, 3, 8

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 LGBTQ Resources Webpage
Opened their eyes to see that they dont have that many resources.
Resources are more in Portland area. Which is a 2.5 hour bus commute.
Is the school really trans friendly?

LO # 1, 2, 4, 7

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 Other Administrative Tasks
Room Condition Reports (RCRs)
Check In RAs
Door Decorations for RAs
Learning about Residence
Other operational tasks

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 Theory to Practice
Multicultural Competency Model (Pope, Reynolds, & Mueller, 2004)
Knowledge, Awareness, and Skills

Nine Themes in Campus Racial Climates and Implications for

Institutional Transformation (Harper & Hurtado, 2007)
History of Inclusion and Exclusion

Mattering and Marginality (Schlossberg, 1989)

Identity Development Models

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 Informed passion for teaching and instruction.

Multiculturalism in different functional areas.

Enhanced professional identity.

Best practices and knowledge from professionals in Portland, OR.

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 Whats Next?
Network in Washington
Continue to discern professional identity
Capstone

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 Thank you!
Questions?

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