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THE “APPARENT ” DIVIDE
Presented By: Aparna Adala, Austin Ros, Rishav Bansal, Johann Tenorio & Malik
Sefrioui 1
“We are the most intentionally diverse undergraduate community in the world” - Len
Schlesinger
But why so many differences ? 2
Diversity isn't IN the DNA of Entrepreneurship. It IS the DNA of
Entrepreneurship
But does the Babson culture really exemplify
unity ?
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Too many preconceived notions !
BISOsAmericans
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Our Journey
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How did we analyze the issue?
• Why is the topic important ?• Current perception of the term
• Why do we use the term ? • History of the Problem
• Current Situation • Student Perception Video
• Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis• Solutions
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OF THE PROBLEM
How was the situation back then?
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What is the Current Scenario?
Qualitative & Quantitative Research
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What is the solution?
How can we minimize the problem? How can WE make a difference?
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• Diverse Team
• Global Dynamics
• Entrepreneurial Thought and Action (ETA)
Why is the topic important ?
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Current perception of the term
• International Students
• Socio-economic Status
• Live off campus
• Drive Expensive Cars
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• Easy to describe a group of people
• Cool factor
• Slang - Insulting ?
• Tradition ?
Why do we use it ?
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** Quote form the BISO organization student manual from approx. 1979
The Origin Of ‘BISO’
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The Origin Of ‘BISO’
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• Group-ism
• Disconnect
• Competition
• No formal debriefing
What happened ?
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Student Perception Video
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Perception Summary
Jake: “this is not necessarily a negative…..”
Sanjay: “ the socio-economic factor is the main cause over our nationalities”
“Bringing back the BISO club to bring back those networks”
Matt: “Lifestyle is different from domestic students”
Renee: “I am not sure if I would have American friends if weren’t on the Swim team ”
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Student Perception
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Student Diversity: The Numbers
Students
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Undergraduate Student Population
InternationalAmerican
73%
27%
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Student Diversity: The NumbersDo you think Babson puts in adequate effort to
integrate students of different backgrounds?
Little to no effortAdequate to substantial effortNot Babson's respon-sibility
70%
20%10%
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What percentage of your friends are International/American?
American International0%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
InternationalAmerican
40%
75%
60%
25%
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• Events that bring groups together through common interests– Music– Food
• Strengthen and Enable Others to Act– Confidence– Autonomy
What can Babson do?
• Make Change Happen - Internal change
- Unfreeze- Change- Refreeze
BE THE FIRST ONE TO MAKE A MOVE!!
What can WE do?
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• Be strong and persistent
• It’s a group effort
• “Individually, we are one . drop. Together, we are an . ocean.” —Ryunosuke Satoro
Influencing Others …
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• Define your values- Change in mindset- Leave comfort zone
• Open Conversation -
Message to the Community
IT IS UP TO ALL OF US
“Communication leads to community, that is to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.” . – Rollo May
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Concluding Remarks Video