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Interested in learning more about DIVERSITY?
                Want to make meaningful SOCIAL CHANGE?
Wish you knew more people who value SOCIAL JUSTICE?

Then apply to...
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Dartmouth College's
DIVERSITY PEER PROGRAM'S (DPP)- Winter Leadership Retreat
January 6 - 8, 2012

For more information- check out the online video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrYrSS8o0_o

* Presented by the Office of Pluralism & Leadership (OPAL)
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Blitz completed application to"DPP"
DEADLINE: Thursday, Nov. 17
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DPP's- LEADERSHIP RETREAT
RETREAT APPLICATION:

Name:

Expected Graduation Year:

D-plan
(included on terms only):

Extracurricular Activities
(include level of participation):

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APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
In order for us to accurately assess your answers to the follow questions- please be DETAILED, yet concise (200 word maxium for each).

1)            Why do you want to participate in the DPP- winter leadership retreat and what aspects of it are of particular interest to you?  What aspects do you hope to learn the most about and why?

2)            What specific personal strengths and skills do you think you would contribute to this program?

3)            In what specific ways do you think participating in this program will help you to have an impact on the Dartmouth campus and beyond?

4)            If you were a member of a group of students who were motivated to work on diversity issues at Dartmouth, what would you want to address first and why?

5)            This program provides you with the opportunity to connect with/network with over 175 other students who have been through the program and care about social equity & change.  The DPP program expects participants to continue to engage with the program after the retreat (for example- facilitate discussions, attend termly reunions and educational workshops).   Please discuss your commitment and interest in continuing to engage with the program during your time at Dartmouth.

* please send application to "DPP".
Email "Nora Yasumura" with questions.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

***Must be a Dartmouth undergraduate student.  Due to the popularity of the program, graduating seniors are NOT eligible for leadership retreats (but can do the on campus peer dialogues- and we will be offering groups in the winter term).

***Must attend the entire retreat (Friday at 4 pm through Sunday at 3 pm).

***Must be willing to attend a post retreat gatherings, continuing education workshops in the future, and assist with following through with any ideas and goals established at the retreat.

***Students from all backgrounds and ranges of awareness are encouraged to apply.

(PLEASE NOTE: Due to the popularity of these programs, students who have completed the DPP- On Campus Peer Dialogues are not able to also participate in the DPP leadership retreat).

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE
DIVERSITY PEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (DPP)

1.            History
2.            Mission Statement
3.            Founding Principles
4.            Quotes from past participants

HISTORY:

The Diversity Peer Program's (DPP) was started by a group of students and administrators during the summer term of 2000 to help provide information, support, and skills to students committed to diversity initiatives.  Students who have attended the Diversity Peer Program have continued with their commitment to exploring diversity issues both personally and systematically on campus by offering projects, workshops, proposals, forums, and other events.


MISSION STATEMENT:

The Diversity Peer Program (DPP) will empower student participants to utilize this training program to heighten awareness of diversity and social justice issues as well as create a path to action and change within the entire Dartmouth community and beyond.

The program examines six primary areas of social identity- race/ethnicity/culture, gender, sexual orientation, religious difference, people with disabilities, and class/socioeconomic status.

This program has three main components-

1) AWARENESS- the sharing of information to better understand diversity related concepts.
2) SELF REFLECTION- the increase of self-awareness by examining the way these concepts relate to the self and exploring one's own biases.
3) ACTIVISM- the use of our developed skills to create meaningful social change at Dartmouth and beyond.


FOUNDING PRINICIPLES:

DPP is based on the follow principles:

*The program will be a partnership between administrators and students.

*The program will promote self-reflection on diversity and social justice concepts.

*The program will prepare students to be both proactive and responsive.

*The program will recognize personal identity as a whole while exploring the intersections of identity.

*The program will strive to create a safe space where students will feel self empowered to push their own comfort levels while exploring their bias, stereotypes, misunderstandings and prejudice openly and honestly.

*The program will focus on providing basic skills such as (but not limited to) developing an understanding of diversity concepts, a vocabulary around sensitive issues, facilitation and communication skills, mentoring and advising skills, and ally development.

*The program will recognize, support, and validate the emotional experiences inherent to working on diversity and social justice issues through fostering support networks between students and administrators.

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QUOTES FROM DPPers (who completed the leadership retreat):

"DPP was an intense and eye-opening experience.  It helped me learn about people and the value of truly listening to their experiences.  DPP was the first program I had ever participated in that gave me the tools to move forward and really begin to enact effective change - even if the change only began within myself.  Now as an upperclassman I have come to be thankful for DPP because it gave me the foundation for an incredible Dartmouth experience".

"Essentially, this retreat focuses on friendship across a diverse group of people.  When you can be friends with people who aren't exactly like you, you can go on to change your community and the world together."

"DPP was an amazing experience because it removed me from the Dartmouth campus, and all that it entails.  As a result, I was able to be with a group of Dartmouth student in an environment where we could really bond and trust one another.  We were able to share with one another without fear of being judged which provided a successful exchange of ideas and experiences.  It provoked in me much needed self reflection and revelation."

"DPP taught me how important communication is for a leader and activist: listening to one another, listening to oneself, sharing with one another, and knowing when and when not to be silent were all central to building a community of trust, tolerance, and open-mindedness."

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