How To Better Serve Underrepresented Populations: A Strength-Based Approach

Description  Challenge - Serving Underrepresented students How do colleges provide the highest level of service to underrepresented populations by reviewing their current model of understanding and service? Key Takeaway Attendees will explore alternative ways to better serve underrepresented populations Overview Traditionally colleges identify barriers to access and develop a program to support students in removing those barriers. This program model is built on looking at students’ deficits rather than their assists or strengths. By thoughtfully and deliberately examining the challenges students face, colleges can reshape how they serve underrepresented student populations. Using student profiles, attendees will gain insight into student strengths and how this impacts student success. When colleges harness insight about the students they serve and focus on understanding what problems they are trying to solve, they can develop transformative ways of not only serving underrepr