Audience: Students
Format: Small Group Discussion
Facilitated by: Joe, Kelly, and Patriot Leaders
Length of Session: 60 Minutes
Supplies: Notecards, sticky pads, and pens
Note: The purpose of the session is for the students to understand and appreciate
that we are all different and that diversity and inclusion makes George Mason
unique. Always use appropriate language and encourage those in your small group
to do the same.
As the sheets are being passed around, I’d like you to start thinking about
what you’ll write on your “I Am” sheet. Here’s what I would write on mine
_______________________________. (Show your full size "I Am" sheet).
Please don’t write “I Am Tired.” You might be tired right now, but if you
write that, you have missed the whole point!
Over the summer each group of students will add their own “I Am” sheets
and the mural will continue to grow. When you come back to campus, look
for the completed Class of 2022 mural on display during Welcome Week. It
will eventually become our Class of 2022 “We Are”.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
Kelly: I want to thank you all for sharing your story and your "I Ams".
Please remember that each of you has earned your place here in our
community, and that we are glad to have you… regardless of your story.
Joe: From this conversation remember that Diversity is being invited to the
party. Inclusion is being asked to dance. As a new member of the George
Mason community, you play a role in maintaining our value of diversity
being our strength.
If time allows:
Patriot Leader: What were you involved in in high school? (Draw
connections to opportunities here that might be similar.)
What are some of the things you’re interested in getting involved in at
George Mason?