PIRSA 2015 CREATING INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS IN CAMPUS RECREATION Define inclusive and describe how it relates to campus recreation Provide examples of common practices within campus recreation and express ideas on how to improve inclusivity Identify both on and off-campus resources available to recreation administrators to increase inclusivity OUTCOMES Our goal is to create a safe and fun environment for ALL Often institutional and/or departmental priorities Increased expectations of accessibility WHY CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS? Diversity by definition: 1.the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness 2.variety; multi-formity 3.the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc. 4.a point of difference Explore your institutions Nondiscrimination Statement The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University- administered programs or in its employment practices. EXPLORING DIVERSITY Inclusive 1.Taking the stated limit or extremes into consideration or account 2.Counting everything concerned; comprehensive 3.Enclosing; embracing DEFINING INCLUSIVE Know where you stand (existing personal & professional pillars) Know your surroundings (audience & resources) Identify opportunities for improvement or ingenuity Extend a hand (inquire & collaborate) Try new things (create new opportunities) Evaluate progress & reconfigure and/or invent Repeat. STEPS TO EMBRACE INCLUSIVITY Evaluate all aspects of your component area Conduct SWOT analysis Use assessment tools Identify areas that need improvement and create a plan of attack What can you change immediately to create a platform for change? What can you set up now to afford long-term change? CONDUCT A PROGRAM AUDIT Who is using your facilities, services and programs? Collected data Institutional data Community demographics Who is NOT using your facilities, services and programs? How can you reach them? UNDERSTANDING YOUR STATUS Participant or student staff demographics do not accurately reflect your universitys student population demographics Your facilities are not ADA compliant Rules/regulations using outdated or exclusive language Reports of harassment, uncomfortable situations, etc. Increased awareness of transgender participants Other issues youve faced? EXAMPLES OF COMMONLY FOUND ISSUES Engrain inclusiveness as a core value/priority our department and within your programs Introduce diversity and/or sensitivity training to professional and student staff Work with campus partners to promote diverse programming and participants Establish on-going focus groups or task forces HOW TO ADDRESS CONCERNS COMMITMENT & COLLABORATION Buy in from entire staff Student Groups Academic Programs On & Off-Campus Partnerships THE KEY TO SUCCESS Its important to have institutional and community resources readily available Consider making a resource guide Stay In the know RESOURCES Keep an open mind! Dont be afraid to ask for help! The evaluation & adjustment process is on-going progress is the main idea! REMEMBER! Sarah Shouvlin Assistant Director of Sport Clubs University of Pennsylvania THANK YOU!