Supporting Students in Crisis Through an Equity Lens

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Supporting Students in Crisis Through an Equity Lens Presenters: Andrea Reyes, Ph.D. Associate Director of Disability Resource Center Ana Quiroz, Ed.D. Director of Disability Resource Center

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Conference Civility Statement We ask you to join us in creating a culture that reflects Access and Inclusion and Civility and Respect this week and in all aspects of our organization.

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Introductions Dr. Andrea Reyes Associate Director of Disability Resource Center Dr. Ana Quiroz Director of Disability Resource Center

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Agenda Learning Goals Intersectionality Framework University Background Campus Collaboration Support Crisis Scenarios Case Study Strategic Resources

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Learning Goals 1. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn about challenging scenarios in supporting students with disabilities who are in crisis and how to support them with effective communication strategies, collaborating with executive leadership, connecting with cross-campus departments, and creating partnerships. 2. Participants in this session will learn how intersectionality identities play a key role in supporting students with disabilities specifically during crisis situations.

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Interactive Activity

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Intersectionality & DisCrit Framework Intersectionality: a lens, a prism, for seeing the way in which various form of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other. ~Kimberle Crenshaw Disability Critical Race Theory (DisCrit): Originated using an intersectional lens that brings Dis/ability Studies (DS) and Critical Race Studies (CRT) together to understand the ways on how race and ability are interrelated and perceived within society. ~ (Annamma et al., 2016)

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Intersectionality Video

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Total students= 27,173 57% of students are first generation in family to attend 42% receive Pell Grants 70% receive financial aid 91% are undergraduate students Hispanic serving institution

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 University Racial Background Data Alt text: Hispanic/Latino/a/x: 53% Asian: 22% White: 14% Two or more races: 4% Black/African America: 3% Unknown: 3% U.S. Nonresident: 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander less than: 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native less than: 1%

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Student of Concern Committee Office of Student Conduct & Integrity Counseling & Psychological Services Care Center University Housing Services Office of Student Success (Advising) Student Health Services Police Department

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Campus Collaboration Tips Schedule meet & greets Take a seat at the table Utilize your communication resources (Teams, Google chat, Slack) Don't be afraid to check in Schedule Behavioral Intervention Training (NABITA, ATIXA, etc.) Create a resource list for staff and students Discuss inclusive-decision making Document notes Encourage annual assessment

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Crisis Scenarios Housing & food insecurity Domestic violence Fraudulent spending Suicidal ideation Stalking and harassing

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Supporting Our Students Direct Student Support Encourage your team to do a check in with the student. Share additional resources. Serve as an advocate for your student and clarify your role. Provide adjustments and accommodations as needed. Communicate with professors. Encourage self-care. Check in with the student as needed. Department Support Schedule time with the appropriate office to educate on student support. Ask to be BCC'd on communication or updated on communication timing. Be accessible. Understand compliance responsibilities. Discuss equity. Include the appropriate personnel.

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 The Importance of Intersectionality Identities First generation Parenting students Non-traditional age students Race & ethnicity Gender Sexual orientation Socioeconomic status

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Case Study: Stalking Incident Location: On campus Identities: Male, Autism, African-American, 1st generation Pseudo-name: John Situation: A classmate reported to Title IX that John has been following her & her friends for the entire school year on campus and she was feeling uncomfortable that John was not leaving her alone.

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Discussion Questions Which campus partners would you recommend collaborating with to support both parties? Discuss how intersectionality identities plays a role in this situation. How can the campus create an inclusive environment that recognizes and respects the intersectional identities of all students involved in this case? What role can meditation or conflict resolution play in resolving this situation? How can both parties be supported in a way that addresses the concerns of the complainant while also considering John's needs and challenges? What long-term measures can the campus implement to prevent similar situations in the future?

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Action Plan Title IX took the lead and added student to SOC team DRC collaborated w/ Title IX office DRC provided ongoing support SOC Team continued weekly updates on student

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Additional Resources Maxient Qualtrics Google Voice Harvard Business Review Case Studies ACPA Case Studies Behavioral Intervention Team Training-NABITA

Baltimore, Maryland July 15-19, 2024 Thank you for attending! Presenter Information: Dr. Andrea Reyes Dr. Ana Quiroz Email: andreareyes@cpp.edu Email: aquiroz@cpp.edu