Mame Ndiaye, M.P.S
Associate Director of Inclusive Enrollment and Student Services, Cornell University
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Mame Ndiaye is a graduate of Cornell University. She received her first master’s degree in Global Development from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Her research focused on access barriers to higher education for women and girls in west African countries. She is near completion of her second master’s in Public Administration from the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs, where her research focuses on the experiences of black professionals at rural predominantly white institutions. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Inclusive Enrollment and Student Services at Cornell University.
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Region IX Showcase Winner: Diversity Recruiting: Methods to Attract a Wider Range of Orientation Sta
Being successful in building community can be measured by how we introduce new students to the institution's existing community. We often hire staff based on their extensive qualifications/experiences. Usually, the candidates who are very involved are asked to serve as representatives for the institution. The first step to having a diverse staff is to recognize that not all experiences and outcomes are the same. As a result, recruitment strategies have to be diverse as well.
Diversity Recruiting: Methods to Attract a Wider Range of Orientation Staff Candidates
Being successful in building community can be measured by how we introduce new students to the institution's existing community. We often hire staff based on their extensive qualifications/experiences. Usually, the candidates who are very involved are asked to serve as representatives for the institution. The first step to having a diverse staff is to recognize that not all experiences and outcomes are the same. As a result, recruitment strategies have to be diverse as well.
Culture Matters: Understanding Different Types of Student Experiences for Orientation Planning
Culture shock is real and has a significant role in a student’s ability to adjust to their new environment. As a result, someone may feel homesickness, depression, and/or anxiety which can present stressors that make it difficult to do daily tasks. Stressors can become barriers to the teaching and learning process. A question that should be asked when planning orientation is "How can one design an orientation program while being cognizant of cultural distinctions, mannerisms and challenges?"
2023 NODA Regional Conferences Sessionize Event
Mame Ndiaye, M.P.S
Associate Director of Inclusive Enrollment and Student Services, Cornell University
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