This document summarizes diversity and inclusion data for Valdosta State University and the Mu Zeta chapter. It shows that the university population is 56% white, 31% black, and 4% Hispanic, while the chapter is 52% white, 41% black, and 7% other. The benefits of diversity are then outlined as providing new perspectives, promoting personal growth, and promoting a culture of acceptance. Finally, the document describes Mu Zeta's inclusiveness initiative which includes annual training from the VSU Office of Social Equity, attending cultural events on campus, presentations to the chapter and campus, and encouraging study abroad.

1. Diversity and Inclusion
Chapter Operations Presentation
2016 Southeast Regional Meeting
Mu Zeta Chapter:
Keara Howard, Patricia Lawrence, Terrance McNichols, Joe Trevena

2. Valdosta State University Profile
56%31%
4%
6% 3%
RACE
White Black Hispanic Asian Other

3. Valdosta State University Profile
41%
59%
GENDER
Male Female

4. Mu Zeta Profile
52%
41%
7%
RACE
White Black Other
38%
62%
GENDER
Male Female
93%
7%
TRADITIONAL/NON-
TRADITIONAL
Traditional Non-traditional

5. Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion
• Provides New Perspectives
• Promotes Personal Growth
• Promotes a Culture of Acceptance

6. Providing New Perspectives
• Exposure to new cultures helps
introduce a person to new method
of thinking.

7. Promoting Personal Growth
• As we are experienced more cultures
and people, we grow as individuals and
become more well-rounded
professionals.

8. Promoting a Culture of Acceptance
• Comfort zones are natural. As we
venture outside of our comfort
zones, we establish a culture of
acceptance that leads to
opportunity.

9. Mu Zeta’s Inclusiveness Initiative
Training
• VSU Office
Of Social
Equity
(Annually)
Learning
• VSU Bridging
Cultures Event
• VSU
International
Dinner
• Study Abroad
Teaching
• Chapter
Presentations
• Campus
Presentations

10. Questions?