ResEdChat Ep 202: Why Marginalized Students’ Success Isn’t Just the Cultural Center’s Job

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat,ย join host Noah and Eric Anglero, Director of the LGBT Center at UPenn as they talk about multicultural centers. Oftentimes, the work of supporting marginalized students can fall solely on multicultural centers and identity centers but is that fair? What would it look like if all of a university, particularly Residence Life professionals, shared this responsibility to support and advocate for all students that call our campuses a home? Join Eric and Noah as they talk through these questions, share stories, and provide advice to Residence Life staff.

The Resident Advisorโ€™s Guide to Multicultural Competency

โ€œWhy wouldnโ€™t you be allowed to? Youโ€™re an adult?โ€ โ€œWhat do you mean you need permission? Youโ€™re out of the house?โ€ โ€œNo, I definitely hear a slight accent when you speak!โ€ These are all quotes Iโ€™ve heard directed towards first generation and/or students of color. Theyโ€™re almost always without malice, but they sting nevertheless. This... Continue Reading →

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