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UNDERSTANDING MUSLIM STUDENTS
Presented on January 10, 2013 by,
Ashley Arnold
Jacob Arzaga
Derrick Gutierrez
Alysha Martin
Ben SpeicherSlide2
Presentation Outline:
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
: Knowledge is
Power
Activity 1: Open Discussion
Did you know?
Muslim
Population
Research Findings 1
Activity 2: Case Study
Research Findings 2
Muslim Students Associations
Muslim Awareness in Colleges
Resources for Muslim Students
Video
References
Questions & AnswersSlide3
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to examine the differences Muslim students compared to Jewish and Christian students.
Students will be able to examine a few assumptions that other cultures may have toward Muslim students.
Students will be able to identify different ways to provide a safe inclusive environment for Muslim students.
Students will be able to develop programs that give Muslim students the opportunity to interact with other cultures.Slide4
Knowledge is Power:Slide5
Open
Class
Discussion:
Activity 1
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Did you know?
Religious Text: Quran
"that which is often recited"
Deity: Allah
Main Religious Figure: Muhammad
5 Pillars of Islam:
1. Testimony of Faith (Shahadah)
2. Prayer (Salah)
3. Charity (Zakah)
4. Fasting (Sawm)
5. Pilgrimage (Hajj)Slide7
Muslim Population:
Muslim: A follower of the religion of Islam
.
Islam spans across all racial/ethnic groups as the world's second largest religion and the third largest religion in the U.S
Cole & Ahmadi, 2010
Muslim Americans:
15% claiming Arabian descent
28% South Asian descent
27% African American
A review of available statistical data shows population estimates of Muslims in the U.S. varies between 1.8 to 7 million
Cole & Ahmadi, 2010
Muslim students on college campuses have received relatively little attention in higher education
Cole & Ahmadi, 2003Slide8
Issues Muslim Students Face:
"Islamophobia" & 9/11
Stereotypes, prejudice, hate crimes
The Christian Calendar: Religious Holidays v. Academics for Muslim students
Lack of locations for daily prayer
Prayer 5 times a day
Dietary restrictions
Ramadan
Female Muslim Students and the Hijab
(Ali 2009)Slide9
An NYC Post 9/11 Study:
68 Muslim students from 7 schools in the Twin Towers are of New York City
Conducted September 30th-October 5th
Focus group interviews of 3-15 students
4 Individual Interviews
Most students considered themselves "highly religious" and demonstrated this characteristic in their appearance (hajib, niqaab, beard)
(Peek 2003)Slide10
An NYC Post 9/11 Study:
The University Response
Community Reactions
Family Responses
Students' own reactions
The Role of the Media
(Peek 2003)Slide11
Activity 2
Please
check
under
your
seats.
If you have an
green sticky
you are a Muslim
studnet. There
are only three Muslim students in this activity.
Please read your case study amongst your groupsSlide12
Muslim Student Associations (MSAs
)
History:
Established in January 1963
At the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign by a conference of Muslim students from around the U.S. and Canada.Slide13
Muslim Student Associations (MSAs
)
Guiding Principles:
"Sincerity is the foundation of our existence
Knowledge precedes our actions
Humility guides our conduct
Patience is the hallmark of our planning
Truthfulness is the mark of our speech
Moderation is the compass of for our journey
Tolerance is the banner of our outreach
Gratitude binds our heart together
Forgiveness precedes our reconciliatory efforts"Slide14
Muslim Student Associations (MSAs
)
MSA Programs:
Regional, Zonal and Continental Conferences with a few hundred to a few thousand attendees
Fast-A-Thon with over 200 schools that raised over $20,000 for chairty.
Islam Awareness Day/Week
Constellation Program to network and educate nearly 150 MSAs in 25 cities.Slide15
Muslim Student Associations (MSAs
)
MSA Resources:
Manuals:
Start or Improve your MSA
Make your Campus more Muslim Friendly
How to Achieve Islamic Holidays on Campus
How to Establish a Prayer Room on Campus
How to Achieve Halal Food on Campus
Learn Professional MSA Management Skills
The MSA Zone website with MSA contact and project information, online forums, event registration, news and announcements.Slide16
Prayer Times schedule at UCLA:
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Duhr:
1:15 pm
Asr:
3:30 pm
Maghrib:
5:00 pm
Isha:
7:00 pm
http://www.msabruins.com/#eventsSlide17
College Experience for Muslim Students:
Are there differences between Muslims and their Jewish and Christian peers?
Muslim students differ from their Jewish and Christians peers primarily in that they are likely to be older, non U.S citizens, speak English as a second or third language.
Muslim students differed from both Jewish and Christian students, in that,they spent more time attending racial/cultural awareness workshops, having a roommate and socializing with someone of a different racial/ ethnic group.
Cole & Ahmadi, 2010
Cole & Ahmadi, 2010Slide18
Muslims Students College Satisfaction:
Are there also differences between Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students academic achievement and overall educational satisfaction?
In terms of overall college grades or satisfaction with their college experiences there are no significant differences between Muslims and Christians. Muslim
students
reported however being less satisfied with their overall college experience than their Jewish peers.
Cole & Ahmadi, 2010
Muslim woman wearing the hijab reported that some peers and faculty held negative misconceptions about veiled women. For example, having limited English speaking ability because of her veil.
Cole & Ahmadi, 2003Slide19
Resources for Muslim Students
National/International Organizations:
http://msanational.org/
On Campus Organizations:
Encourage students to look for MSA's on
their campuses (Examples, CSUF, UCLA)
YOU!
Make sure staff and faculty at your
university are educated on muslim students
and their needs.Slide20
VideoSlide21
References:
"AICA (Association for InterCultural Awareness) | Student Government & Programming | Associated Students, CSUF, Inc.. "
Home
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Associated Students, Inc.
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California State University, Fullerton.
N.p. n.d Web. 7 Jan 2012. <http://www.asi.fullerton.edu/programs/aica.asp>.
Ali, S., & Bagheri, E. (2009). Practical suggestions to accommodate the needs of Muslim students on campus.
New Directions For Student Services
, (125), 47-54.
Cole, D., & Ahmadi, S. (2010). Reconsidering Campus Diversity: An Examination of Muslim Students' Experience.
The Journal of Higher Education,
(81)2, 121-139.
Cole, D., & Ahmadi, S. (2003). Perspectives and experiences of Muslim women who veil on college campuses.
Journal of College Student Development, 4
4(1), 47-66.
McMurtrie, B. (2002). For Many Muslim Students, College Is a Balancing Act.
Chronicle of Higher Education, 48(11), A55.
"MSA National." MSA National. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Jan. 2013. <http://msanational.org/>.
Nasir, N., & Al-Amin, J. (2006). Creating Identity-Safe Spaces on College Campuses for Muslim Students.
Change
. 38(2), 22-27.
"Profile-Muslim Student Association - YouTube."
YouTube
. N.p., n.d. Web 7 Jan. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v_X_yAylftVaE>.
"UCLA MSA."
UCLA MSA
. N.p., Web. 7 Jan. 2012. <http://www.msabruins.com/>.
Lori A. Peek (2003): Reactions and response: Muslim students' experiences on New York city campuses post 9/11, Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 23:2, 271-283Slide22
Thank you,
Questions and Answers