Multiracial 101: Join the Movement

by Jeff Jackson

by CeCe Ridder, The University of Texas
As higher education evolves, understanding the college population is more critical than ever before. Multiracial college students are attending universities at a higher rate, as the population of mixed race people grows. As Student Affairs professionals, to understand this population is to engage them, thus we will explore: a brief history; identity struggles; campus spaces; recognition on applications and campus forms; and improving service.