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