http://hdl.handle.net/2142/769 This collection examines ways in which the U.S. university and the American college experience are affected by diversity, and difference. In particular, these student projects examine experiences of diversity on campus, including important contemporary social, cultural, and political debates on equity and access to university resources. Search the Channel search https://www.ideals.uiuc.edu/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8753 Title: Shifting Identities: Fashion Choices as Social Capital for Korean Women in the United States <br/> <br/>Authors: Lemus, Sergio <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: In this short study, we looked at the relationship between clothing and identity among female Korean student’s fashion at the University of Illinois. Out initial hypothesis was that neoliberal subjects are actively using clothing as a way to reach individual self-development of both Korean and U.S. universities. The greater goal was to explore how students attributed meaning to their fashion choices within particular social and political contexts. The questions asked were explored through: individual everyday discourse and practices through individual interviews, macro-level analysis of clothing through a range of advertisements from clothing brands, and observing students on campus. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Race; gender; Fashion; neoliberalism http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8741 Title: Being a Muslim in College <br/> <br/>Authors: Haider, Aman <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: What are the differences in the way Muslim students live on college and most non-Muslims? I interviewed people and got their opinions regarding alcohol and premarital sex. I did an observation on what a typical weekend night is like. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Muslim; Islam; Religion; Social life; RHET105M5 S08 http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8740 Title: Recruitment and Retention of Underrepresented Students at the UIUC <br/> <br/>Authors: Lalla, Chris <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: In this research, I seek to examine the ways in which the UIUC recruits and retains underrepresented students. Specifically, this research analyzes how the UIUC admissions office provides information and knowledge to all students, specifically underrepresented students that may not have easy access to information about the activities and opportunities that the UIUC offers. Beyond the recruitment aspect of underrepresented students, it is important to retain these students according to numerous UIUC officials in a series of interviews. this research will examine how the UIUC maintains the numerous of opportunities it offers. It will also help to answer questions on why it is important to 'reach out' to all students, especially underrepresented students throughout the state, nation, and world. The UIUC values diversity greatly, but why is it so important to recruit and most of all retain students? How do underrepresented students benefit the entire UIUC campus? The final aspect of this research will build a foundation for why the former two aspects are important to maintaining a diverse campus, and most of all why is it important to have a diverse campus. The idea of globalization is valued greatly at the UIUC, and this research will culminate by examining why diversity is important at the UIUC and beyond it. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Minority students; diversity; underrepresented students; globalization; race; multi-culturaliasm; RHET105M5 S08 http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8739 Title: Non-Traditional Minority Students at the University of Illinois and Parkland Community College <br/> <br/>Authors: Zaleski, Rob <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: As a non-traditional student myself, I wanted to explore the struggles of other non-traditional students, especially those also falling into minority groups. This paper intends to explore the programs in place at the University of Illinois and Parkland Community College to help non-traditional minority students succeed not only financially, but academically and socially. There are many roadblocks in place for non-traditional minority students in terms of scheduling, child care and a dual feeling of trying to assimilate due to ethnic differences and age differences with peers who may follow a more traditional student status. Also being discussed are some things being done at a political level to increase funding and encourage attendance of non-traditional minority students. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Non-traditional student; Higher education; Minorities; Adult learner; RHET105M5 S08 http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8738 Title: Romantic or Problematic <br/> <br/>Authors: RHET105M5-01 <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: in this paper, I will explain the issue of interracial relationships in the context of conflicts and difficulties, advantages and disadvantages, interviews with different races of students in UIUC and most importantly, why interracial relationship is so controversial. In order to understand interracial relationship clearly, I will explain the reasons why interracial relationship is so difficult to achieve. There are many reasons such as family opposition, societal intolerance, language barrier and child bearing problem. <br/> <br/>Keywords: interracial relationships; interracial marriage; Racism; Discrimination; RHET105M5 S08 http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8737 Title: Life on Campus: Then and Now <br/> <br/>Authors: Weller, Morgan <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: My research methods were to get as much info from current students as from alumni. I wanted to ask them questions that would prompt emotional responses. I asked them all the same questions. I also wanted to do it in a setting that they were comfortable in. In the end, I found that most of the people that I interviewed wanted the Chief to come back. The older the people were the more passionate they were about this. I found that my grandparents were incredibly emotional about it and upset. They were sick about the fact that he was gone. Students that were seniors or had just graduated were irate about the situation. They were furious that he was being taken away after being here for 80 years and they wanted to do something about it. Younger students that had just gotten here and hadn't really experienced the chief one way or the other still seemed to want him back, but didn't have the emotion that all of the others did. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Chief; Tuition; History; RHET105M5 S08 http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8736 Title: Diverse clubs and the impact on the UIUC campus <br/> <br/>Authors: Mueller, Kristin <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: My paper revolves around minority-based and diverse clubs at the University of Illinois. Diversity is something that UIUC prides itself in - diversity meaning uniting students from different cultural backgrounds. Many articles from the campus newspaper, the Daily Illini, are reviewed regarding minority and diverse clubs. I observe an African dance workshop on campus as a part of my field site. I also focus on the club, Dance2XS, a hip-hop dance group on campus that prides themselves in their diversity. The president is interviewed and their biannual event Urbanite is observed. These diverse groups and clubs are explored and after all of the secondary and primary research, it is concluded that perhaps it comes down to the participation of the individual student in regards to a diverse campus. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Diversity; minority; clubs; groups; dance; RHET105M5 S08 http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8735 Title: An Analysis of the UIUC Ku Klux Klan and the Surrounding Debates <br/> <br/>Authors: Lane, Stephan <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: Was the Ku Klux Klan at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign a racist organization? Was it affiliated with the well-known national Ku Klux Klan? Two archivists at UIUC claim that the group was not racist and had no affiliation with the nationwide KKK. These archivists, John Franch and Maynard Brichford, assert that the group's ideals and purpose were entirely social. This paper begins with a historical analysis of the student KKK from beginning to end. This first section is intended to provide the reader with the information needed to understand the debate described in the following two sections. Following the analysis, the arguments of the university archivists are examined and the involvement of the group's founder, Harold Pogue, is detailed. Since much information about the organization has been lost throughout the years, the truth about the group cannot be determined with complete certainty. The intent of my research is to point out a possibility that has not been addressed by university archivists; it is far more likely that the campus KKK is not as innocent as these experts have claimed. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Ku Klux Klan; Prejudice; KKK; Archives; Registered Student Organization; RSO; racism; Segregation; RHET104C S08 http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8734 Title: Multicultural Community vs White Community <br/> <br/>Authors: Reynolds, Felicia <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: This project focuses on the racial divide within the dorms of PAR/FAR and the Six Pack. It focuses on the lack of diversity of the two. FAR/PAR is the home of minorities, they have built their mini community surrounding themselves that look like them and who share the same struggles. The white individuals of the Six Pack have indirectly built a small community for themselves. These individuals have separated themselves in order to avoid feelings of uncomforted, anxiety, or misunderstanding. They separate themselves to avoid feeling unwanted, or isolated. If it’s a minority, someone of color they don’t want to be reminded of their lower status in society, they don’t want to be constantly reminded that they are different. Those in majority standing, those who are white surround themselves with those similar to them because they want to reduce the feeling of uncomforted as much as possible. They want to be able to say whatever comes to their minds; they don’t want to walk on eggshells. This project consisted of interviews questioning the reasons why these individuals chose their place of residence, who and what influenced this choice and how they feel about living there. Surveys were given out to get an honest opinion from the individuals living in these two particular areas. Most of the minorities living at PAR/FAR report feeling content while the ones living at the Six Pack feel some form of isolation. It turns out that there is some connection between the place of residence where each individual grow up and the education they receive, this causes these individuals to separate and surround themselves with the individuals they are used to seeing. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Segregation; Residential Housing; Race; Dormatories http://hdl.handle.net/2142/8733 Title: Native Americans at U of I <br/> <br/>Authors: Prince, Hannah <br/> <br/>Abstract / Summary: My research project was all about Native Americans at the University of Illinois. My main goal for this project was to make people aware of the lack of Native Americans on campus as well as people’s lack of knowledge of what they offer our campus. To find out my information I did two interviews, a survey, went to the archives, and did an annotated bibliography. The two interviews helped me the most as I discovered about the classes offered at the University as well as what the Native American’s do at their house on campus. Then I went to the archives to do a comparison of how Native Americans used to be on our campus. After having barely nay success I was able to locate an event, Sheequon, which showed racism towards the Native Americans on campus in the 1960’s. From there I talked about how bad racism was on how there have been improvements since then like having the Native American House. From this project I have discovered that there have been many improvements for Native Americans but it is still not enough. There is not equality on our campus and I learned from the survey’s that there is not enough emphasis put towards the culture houses we have on Nevada Street. I have also learned and focused a little attention on the Chief and how different people approached their reasoning’s behind bringing the Chief back or not. Overall this project has brought up many issues that no one had really addressed as people mostly focus on the most common races to argue about. <br/> <br/>Keywords: Native American; segregation; Native American house; Chief; RHET104C S08