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what’s a disorienation guide?

A disorientation guide provides an altnerative view on a college’s community. This is to spread information that is not typically provided at a first year orietnation event. This is the history and practices of the insitution as through the lens of current students.

This guide was complied by Rachel Kisken (class of 2020) as a project in ECON Political Economy of Race, Gender, and Class taught by Professor Matthaei in May 2018.

In May 2019, three other students (Prapti Koirala ‘19, Diana Lam ‘20, Dhanya Nageswaran ‘21) from Professor Matthaei’s ECON 243 course contributed to the guide. They focused on pages 16 - 55 of the guide.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. WELLESLEY’S SETTLER COLONIAL HISTORY 5. INEQUALITY/SOLIDARTY 6. WELLESLEY’S RADICAL HISTORY TIMELINE 12. WHAT’S NEXT??

13. DIVESTMENT 14. ETHNIC STUDIES 26. LGBTQIA+ MOVEMENT 40. DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS 53. CONCLUSION 56. WORKS CITED

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WELLESLEY’S

SETTLER

COLONIAL HISTORY Land whereWellesley is located is granted to a group of 12 European men by a court in present-day Cambridge.

1 Prior to colonization, Wellesley College’s land was once under the control of of “sachem Magos” (pronounced Mau-gus).

Maugus was converted to Christinaity in 1652. His land control decreased as more settlers came to the area.

1881

Wellesley the town is incorporated.

1635 1826 1672

Nonativesremaininthearea.Most of their bloodlines have died.

Control of the Indian Village is changed from Native control to Settler control.

1651 Natives from different communities in the area are forced to relocate to an “Indian village.” Lake Waban is named after a respect native leader, known as Waban to the settlers, who lived in this village.

We must acknowledge our settler colonial occupation of these stolen native lands.

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INEQUALITY??

Though Wellesley may at times feel like it exists in a “bubble,� this does not exclude it from reproducing the inequalities pervasive elsewhere in American society. The identities we project to the world are often attached, more broadly, to a system where different identities are valued more than others. A pervasive bias for white, wealthy, able-bodied identities creates barriers against the success of students who do not fit this mold. Wellesley is not a post-racial utopian community.

As students we must critically engage with howWellesley reproduces inequalities on the basis of ability, race, gender, and class.

&&SOLIDARITY Thankfully, Wellesley students are mobilizing and challenging the inequalities reproduced by the institution and its community. Students are valuing the devalued and re-examining the status quo.

Together, the community can become a force to break systems of inequality.

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RAD

WELLESLEY’S A National Student Strike

Students mach against overcowded classrooms

Hillel meets Trustees af cerns abou

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1982 6

A joint strike between students and IMSEUA protests the gendered paygapbetweencustodialworkers.

Wellesley students participate in the National Student Strike as encouraged by the National Black Anti-War, Anti-Draft Union.

19681

First “Take Back The Night” rally is held.

1973 4

1982 7

Harambee House opens, a result of Ethos’s organizaing efforts.

1970 3 1973 5

1968 2 In a letter adressed to the College President and Board of Trustees, Ethos issues a list of demands including the recruitment of more black students for the incoming class, and increase in black faculty, the creation of an African-American Studies major. They threaten a hunger strike and involving local media if the demands are not met.

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Ethos meets with the college president to increase pressure for Black Studies department.

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Senate holds sit protesting Acad Council’s denial an academic mi

Studen ees to B Ethos workshop during National Students Strike

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DICAL HISTORY WellesleyOrganizationofLesbiansandFriends protests ROTC because their discrimination policy does not protect against discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.

198511 C

s with the Board of fter raising conut anti-semitism

Students host die-in for Sout African divesment. Students form human blockade after Board of Trustees votes against divestment.

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1986 13

Student sponsored teach-in abut divestment and racism.

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1988 14

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South African Divestmen Die-In

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Students organize after lesbian pride chalkings are vandalized.

Ethos withholds class gift in protest of the college’s investment in South Africa

198410 pressure Board of Trustadd “sexual preference” anti-discrimination policy.

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Diversity workshops held in dorms after on-campus hate crime

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Multiculutral Affairs Coordinator position created.

Students protest ing hall workers outside of Green

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A WAAM Rally

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1995 2

Wellesley Lesbians, Bisexuals and Friends senator positon created.

2000 5 Ethos, WASA, and WCD protests at Senate after SOFC denies funding for next academic year.

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WASA and Ethos protest South African Benefit Concert after not being allowed to perform.

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Students circulate petition for full-time Asian Students Adivsor during Family And Friends Weekend.

2002 9

Students protest the M Lisa Smile casting that cluded actors of co

2001 7 Wellesley Asian Action Movement (WAAM) presents demands to Senate, hosts a teach-in, and conducts a sit-in at Green Hall to draw attention to the concerns of Asian American students.

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SOAC-constituted orgs donate their allocated funds to various funds (like health care grants and the Student Aid Society) to shoulder the college’s economic downturn, raising $40,000.

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t the layoff of dinby living in tents n Hall for weeks.

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PAC, MEZCLA, LGBTQIA, and Cielito Lindo circulate petition after they abruptly loss their storage space.

2013

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Fossil Free Wellelsey conducts die-in outside of Lulu for fossil fuel divestment campaign

2013 15

Mona t exolor.

2010 13

“Shop-In” at the College Bookstore held after bookstore employee racially discriminated against a black student.

200911 MAC writes a letter calling for Students organized more staff diversity training. for a full-time queer student advisor.

B Fossil Free Wellesley Die-In

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ACORNS opens, WAAM-SLAMS

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(more)recent Raíz, The Wellesley Asian Alliance, Wellesley Students for Justice in Palestine, Wellesley’s African Students Association and Babson’s Origins of Necessary Equality hold a rally in response to President Trump’s Immigration Ban.

result of organizing.

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2017 3

Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP), Justice for Palestine (JFP) and theWellesley ArabWomen Association (WAWA) hold silent demonstration protesting a talk given by Miri Eisin, a former spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

2016 1 Wellesley-Babson Solidarity March held in response to on-campus hate crime.

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t movements

RENEW holds rally outside College Club during Board of Trustees meeting to pressure board to vote for an energy plan that encourages renewable energy.

20188 RAs and HPC organize campaign after unexplained payment delay.

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B HP/RA Mobilize

2017

Davis Museum protests Immigration Ban through its “Art-Less� campaign.

2018 7 blackOUT, Familia, Tea Talks, QTPOCC (Queer and Trans People of Color Collective), QCAB (Queer Council Advisory Board) and SAGA protest talk given by Alice Dreger, known for her transphobic views.

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C Miri Eisin Protest

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...NOW IT’S

YOUR TURN!

-JOIN ORGS ALREADY FIGHTING FOR CHANGE

-STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH YOUR FELLOW SIB

-SPEAK UP AGAINST INJUSTICES ON CAMPUS -CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO! Studentmovementsoncampushavecreatedtangible change, even when it seems that it seems mountainous to overcome the obstacles. Current Wellesley students have cultural advisors and homes due to the organization of past Wellesley sibs.

The administration listens when we shout loud enough. Some have voiced concerns that admin only listens when it is timely for them, but this should not dismay your courage to challenge the status quo. If Wellesley does not hear us shout out disagreement, then the institution can continue its unjust practices without fear.

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W & DIVESTMENT Wellesley as an institution has a powerful tool for change: divesting.

What’s divestment?

Divestment has come to be understood as when an investor sells its shares motivated on a change in moral understanding on what was originally supported by its investment.

What divestment movements have happened at Wellesley?

The two larget divestment movements have been the South African divestment and fossil fuel divestment movements.

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// “The Board of Trustees has decided that divestment [from fossil fuels] is not a good option for Wellesley College. The Board, and I, do not support the idea of There has been a change in the admin’s using the College’s endowment as a lever for social tone on divestment since the first change and determined that such an action would conmovement regarding South Africa. Reflict with the purpose of the endowment. This decision cent statements made by the admin have was based on the conclusions of the working group, indicated resistance to divestment. research on the consequences of divestment, and a discussion with the Board of Trustees. “ H. Kim Bottomly March 7, 2014 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Officially, community members pushing for W divestment are encourage to submit a letter to the chair on Subcommittee on Investment Responsibility... letter parameters include:

What social injury or social benefit will be addressed by endowment action?

What are the specifics of the proposed action?

What effect and how significant an effect would the proposed action have?

What is the likely cost of the proposed action?

How will addressing the social injury or addressing the social benefit contribute to achieving the College’s mission?

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PARTÂ ONE: ETHNIC STUDIES

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The beginning of the fight for Ethnic Studies: WAAM-SLAM A 1988 petition for an Asian American house and other failed efforts to establish a house led to the 2001 establishment of the Wellesley Asian Action Movement (WAAM), which evolved into the Wellesley Academic Action Movement.Soon afterward, the movement was renamed WAAM-SLAM, with the latter acronym standing for Sisters Leading Action for Multiculturalism.

In February 2001, WAAM staged its first protest. WAAM, along with other protestors, sat outside the College President's Office to protest the inadequate response to their demands, which included the absence of an advisor to students of Asian descent and the lack of a multicultural space for 13 Asian Student Organisations.

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.. WAAM-SLAM IN THE WELLESLEY NEWS !!

WAAM PROTEST RESPECTABLE, MAKES ALL THE RIGHT MOVES

Editorial published Feburary 22nd, 2001 in the Wellesley News

“WAAM incorporated several demands into one demonstration and it went off without a hitch. Too often it seems that movements break down because members try to tackle too many issues at once; however WAAM has so far avoided this obstacle.”

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“Though majority of protestors were of Asian heritage, a significant portion were not, proving that WAAM made its issues a universal concern and earned the support of the wider Wellesley community.”

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Results: The South Asia Studies Program The South Asia Studies program was developed and designed by Professor Christoper Candland, an Associate Professor of Political Science and the current faculty director of the South Asia Studies Program. The program was approved by the Wellesley College Committee on Curriculum and Instruction in 2005. The first majors and minors graduated in 2007.

South Asia Studies and the hiring of Professor Candland as well as other faculty in South Asia was the result of a consistent, well organised effort by the Wellesley Association for South Asian Cultures (WASAC). Their push to increase faculty with expertise in South Asia began in 1998/1999, and some of WASAC's members were also a part of WAAM-SLAM's movements.

According to Professor Candland, "One thing that impressed the then dean was that WASAC students took it upon themselves to make happen what they wanted. They demonstrated what was needed by individually offering to scores of humanities and social science faculty to come to their classes to present on South Asia themes or to assist faculty with identifying and even developing teaching materials related to South Asia. I recall the then dean and the then president praising the WASAC students for their “constructive” approach."

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The South Asia Studies Program TODAY

TODAY, THANKS TO WASAC & OTHER STUDENTS: The 12 faculty who are in the program or who are affiliated with the program come from Anthropology, Art History, Economics, History, Music, Peace and Justice, Political science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, and, of course, from South Asia Studies.

They think of themselves as scholars and teachers who teach about the aesthetics, humanities, and social sciences of a region that one quarter of the world’s population calls home.

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Results: The Asian American Studies Minor The Asian American Studies minor was officially offered in the Fall of 2013 under the American Studies department.

It began under Professor Yoon Sun Lee of the English department. Wellesley Asian Alliance (WAA) also joined WAAM-SLAM and pushed the college for the establishment of the program.

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... WAAM-SLAM II !!

WAAM-SLAM II evolved from WAAM-SLAM to stand for Wellesley Academic Action Movement-Siblings Leading Action for Multiculturalism in 2014.

OCCUPY BILLINGS : OCTOBER 2014

WAAM-SLAM II staged a protest in Billings 200 to protest the lack of multicultural spaces at Wellesley. After the protest, on their various social media platforms, the organizers argued, "As you can see, this current space in Billings 200, our "multicultural" space, cannot fit even 100 students on campus. How do we cultivate "safe spaces" if physically there is not a sufficient space for us to use?”

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WAAM-SLAM II: The Transformative Education & Justice Bill

Demands pertaining to ethnic studies & multiculturalism: Reimagine academics to include Ethnic Studies and Latino/a Studies.

Physical Multicultural Space: Latin@ House and Asian American House.

Commitment to increasing diversity in student body admissions and financial aid.

Commitment of diversify faculty through hiring and retainment of faculty of colour.

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Results: The Comparative Race & Ethnicity Minor In 2014, in response to the Transformative Education & Justice Bill, Wellesley College organized a task force on ethnic studies. The minor in Comparative Race and Ethnicity (CORE) was a product of the task force.

The CORE minor was proposed by the Sociology department in 2015 and was approved by Committee on Curriculum & Academic Policy (CCAP) in 2016 as an interdisciplinary effort to bring greater visibility to courses that center race and ethnicity. Courses were first offered in the fall of 2016.

The minor is currently administered by several members of the sociology department, but it was intentionally constructed in conversation with members of other departments to be an interdisciplinary plan of study. To date, two students have completed the minor, and several others have declared intent to minor.

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Results: The Comparative Race & Ethnicity Minor In 2014, in response to the Transformative Education & Justice Bill, Wellesley College organized a task force on ethnic studies. The minor in Comparative Race and Ethnicity (CORE) was a product of the task force.

The CORE minor was proposed by the Sociology department in 2015 and was approved by Committee on Curriculum & Academic Policy (CCAP) in 2016 as an interdisciplinary effort to bring greater visibility to courses that center race and ethnicity. Courses were first offered in the fall of 2016.

The minor is currently administered by several members of the sociology department, but it was intentionally constructed in conversation with members of other departments to be an interdisciplinary plan of study. To date, two students have completed the minor, and several others have declared intent to minor.

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Results: A tenure-track professor in Asian American Studies In November 2017, Wellesley Asian Alliance (WAA) celebrated its 25th anniversary with a two-day symposium featuring professors and alums.

According to the Wellesley News, "In addition to marking the anniversary of its establishment, WAA hosted the event to celebrate the success of its campaign to secure a tenure-track position in the Asian American Studies (AAS) program. After a year-long effort led by the organization, the administration agreed to the group’s demands and will instate a tenure-track professor in the AAS program in the fall of 2019."

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... FROM INEQUALITY TO SOLIDARITY !!

The ETHNIC STUDIES portion of this guide should have shown you that STUDENTS & STUDENT ACTIVISTS have primarily been the impetus for change at Wellesley College.

Their efforts in establishing the South Asia Studies Program, the Asian American Studies Minor and the Comparative Race & Ethnicity Minor (among others) has transformed the DOMINATION & SUBORDINATION and the STRATIFICATION PROCESSES. By previously excluding the study of non Western ethnicities, the College was making it seem as though other ethnicities are inferior and not worthy of study. Those advocating for more programs within the Ethnic Studies discipline are recognising the myriad of cultures that exist, and the importance of teaching and representing as many of them as possible.

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LGBTQIA+ MOVEMENT

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1984

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Board of Trustees includes "sexual preference" to antidiscrimination policy

Students organize after lesbian pride chalkings are vandalized

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College hires College revises lesbian Head of health care House but denies benefits to her placement in include domestic a first-year partners dormitory

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Board of Trustees updates its admission policy to provide clarity for transgender and non-binary applicants

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"SEXUAL PREFERENCE"

& WELLESLEY'S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY a reoccurring issue from 1983-1992

Academic Council recommends action to the Board of Trustees (1983)

Students petition the Office of the Dean of Students (1983)

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... BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATES POLICY IN 1984!!

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YET, THE COLLEGE STRUGGLES TO UPHOLD POLICY WITH ROTC CONTROVERSY (1992)

EXTERNAL PRESSURE FROM THE ACLU TO PRESIDENT KEOHANE...

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...AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE OUTDATED HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PLAN!!

Upon recommendation from faculty, President Keohane recommends for the Board of Trustees to extend healthcare benefits to domestic partners of employees (1992)

College switches to John Hancock Insurance Plan & faculty members see the change as a window of opportunity for organizing (1990)

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W & HOMOPHOBIA

a reoccurring issue from ?? - ??

On August 26, 1992, a student noticed HOMOPHOBIC GRAFFITI near Paramecium Pond...

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Wellesley refuses to place a queer Head of House & her partner in a first-year dormitory

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QUEER HEAD OF HOUSE CONTROVERSY: THE FACTS In 1991, a head-of-house position in Dower Hall opened. Michelle Porche, a graduate student at the Harvard School of Education, earned the position.

However, the College decided to place her and her partner in the upper class dorm Lake House, rather than Dower Hall, which is a first year dormitory.

President Keohane and Dean Campbell rationalize the move by stating that “it would be hard for some first-year students (and their parents) from backgrounds where homosexuality is still regarded very negatively to have to confront a situation that would be very difficult for them..."

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IN 1991, A PARENT REBUKES PRES. KEOHANE FOR ALLOWING "OPEN LESBIANISM" ON CAMPUS

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"I feel that if lesbianism were not so open, perhaps to the point where it even appears to be promoted, my daughter would not have had this experience."

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... AND IN 1986, PRES. KEOHANE DENIES QUEER ALUMS ACCESS TO THE CHAPEL FOR THEIR WEDDING CEREMONY

"The use of the Chapel connotes, for many people, a public approval of a form of ceremony that has no civil or liturgical status in our society at this time."

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students form...

WELLESLEY LESBIANS & FRIENDS 1988 - ??

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alumnae form...

LESBIAN ALUMNAE GROUP 1989 - ??

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Wellesley Joins Nation in Observing LGBTQIA+ History Month Oct. 2014

QUEER CAMPUS LIFE FEATURE IN THE WELLESLEY NEWS March 2017

South Asian Queers Sexuality and Gender Alliance Queer and Trans People of Color Collective Familia

Wildcards Siblings Tea Talks blackOUT

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PART III: DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS Let's talk about it more!

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Committee Against Racism and Discrimination (CARD) CARD was founded before 1990, but they primarily focused on racial discrimination based issues. Most of the work with improving disability based accommodations occurred between 1995-2000.

Change occurs with Resistance!

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The Initial Stages of Disability Services Center at Wellesley There were several events that occurred prior to hiring the director of Disability Services at Wellesley that led up to the moment. The two critical events that were all led by CARD : 1. In March 27, 1997, there was a Changing Campus Accessibility Forum formed by CARD. The forum outlined strategies for Changing accessibility of Sports Center, Dormitories (ramp), Schneider Center (bathroom), reducing stigmatization, changing note taking, and increasing parking spaces for disabled students.

2. In February 28, 1999, Disabled Committee Group created a proposal regarding orientation period for disabled student should begin a week earlier than other students starting fall of 1999. The proposal contained information about establishing a better relationship between disability services with health services, housing, Heads of House, campus police, library, food services, special events.

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Hiring Proposal for Director of Disability Services The hiring proposal draft for Director of Disability Services was first led by Professor Julie Matthaei and Adrienne Asch in 1999.

Professor Julie Matthaei

Adrienne Asch

The proposal mentioned that “Given that Wellesley is a women’s college with racially and ethnically diverse student population, the director should have sensitivity and interest in how disability interacts with women’s issues and how it is experienced across the range of racial-ethnic groups."

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Result: Hiring of Jim Wice in 2000 "Part of what brought me is because they wanted a department that worked with students, staff, faculty, alumnae and guests, and to me that said that Wellesley is trying to do something right.

They’re not trying to make people run around and think about what people need." - Jim Wice

A. How do you see Disability Services growing in the future?

Technological advancements and better software tracking system "Wellesley will move towards assistive technology/ blended learning techniques, and it will be more more natural to use recordings,videos, and note taking."

B.Where does the change in disability services come from?

"It’s a combination of students and faculty. The real help in more recent semester has been with new deans of students (Sheila Horton) who has encouraged Wellesley to have stone review committee.This has mainly been spearheaded by students. Students are the ones who encourage departments to be more encouraging."

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Part I: Disability Records Throughout the Years

Note: Between 1992-1995, anything that wasn't physician or health related disability was classified as Learning Disability.Between 2015-2018, Learning Disorder was a separate category from ADHD,and other mental health issues.

Although, it looks like the numbers have stayed the same, the criteria for classifying Learning Disorders versus other types of disorders are greater now.

Wellesley historically and currently does not have a great tracking system for students with physical and mental health disorders.

One of the big focus of Disability Services for the next couple of years is improving software tracking system.

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Part II: Disability Records

Note: Even though the total number of students with disabilities has increased between 2015-2018, it could just be that more students are getting properly diagnosed.

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How has the process for receiving accommodations changed over the years?

Historically

Currently

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Let's take a look at student and alumnae led activism!

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Wellesley Voices for Disability Services Wellesley Voices for Disability Services was founded in 2013, and led by Connie Chen '15. The organization acts as the liaison between Disability Services and the student community in order to advocate for accommodations and safety of students.

Some of their work includes publishing newsletters on disability issues and holding discussions. They also conduct activities such as sibling hood matching, and host lunch and dinner meetings.The formation of this group allowed students to have a greater voice on campus regarding disability accommodations.

Connie Chen

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Alumna Spotlight: Emiko "Koko" Ishiguro Nishino ('45 Koko attended Wellesley during WWII, and returned in 1976 to serve as an assistant to the President. She was a strong advocate for Asian American and Disability Rights “At many commencements, it was she who pushed the wheelchairs of students with physical disabilities as they received their diplomas. Somehow, she was able to find funds to promote on-campus events by and for Asian and Asian-American students.� - Wellesley Magazine, 2014

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...But More Work Still Needs to Be Done

An article published in 2019 in The Wellesley News highlighted a story of a current Wellesley student who suffers from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She was unable to get obtain a wheelchair despite her condition, and indicated that " Nobody really wanted to take responsibility for it."

"Although Assistant Dean of Students Carol Bate cannot discuss Arndt’s case in detail for confidentiality reasons, she noted that sometimes, failures of communication between the school and outside care providers can happen, particularly when a student is not on Wellesley-provided insurance"

Stories like this one showcases that Wellesley still needs to improve accessibility for students, and a large part of the advocacy is student driven.

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Disability Accommodations: Inequality to Solidarity By previously excluding resources for students with disabilities, Wellesley was treating these students as being inferior in comparison to other students. These exclusions greatly hindered their experience at Wellesley.By previously excluding some resources from students with disabilities, the college was contributing to the Subordination/Domination process.

Student activists, groups, and faculty advocating for disability rights recognize the importance of equity and they want to ensure that everyone has a chance to succeed at Wellesley. They are slowly valuing the devalued.

Change can happen!

2019: “The name of the office is now Accessibility and Disability Resources to better reflect its primary goal: to support and advocate for an educational environment that provides equal opportunities for access to all our students. This change acknowledges the history of the disability rights movement and recognizes people with disabilities as both a traditionally marginalized population and one that expands the diversity of our campus community. It also focuses the work of the office as a provider of resources and as a support for students.�

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... to conclude The disorientation guide demonstrates how Wellesley College has made significant progress throughout the years, particularly pertaining to Ethnic Studies, LGBTQIA+ Rights and Disability Rights, but also shows us that we still have a long way to go.

By taking a historical approach, we emphasize the contributions made by students, faculty and other members of the Wellesley community in helping the college achieve solidarity.

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HAVE AN ISSUE? you're not alone. here's where to complain:

MONEY TROUBLE...

- STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES discuss your aid statement. Challenge it when it is still too high. Explain your circumstances and how you need more aid to be able to attend Wellesley.

-STUDENT AID SOCIETY offers a variety of loans, including short term loans that can be paid back using a payment plan.

-DEPARTMENTS usually have grants that can fund internships or other education opportunities

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NEED NEED TO ACADEMIC LET OFF SUPPORT... STEAM...

- DEANS discuss your strains, use them as a route to meeting with professors and letting them know about issues affecting your classroom performance - PROFESSORS let them know when you are struggle, be clear about your abilities and limits, be a self advocate - PLTC class-specifc tutors, writing tutors (for all classes), SI instructors...

-DISABILITY SERVICES can help you get accomdations for class or even aid in getting you tested for a disability you may not be aware of.

SELF CARE!!

KSC: EXERCISE! LAKE WALK! LAKE RUN! CHECK OUT A DVD FROM THE LIBRARY! AND A DVD PLAYER! READ YOUR FAVORITE BOOK OUTSIDE! SCREAM! SHOUT! LET IT ALL OUT!

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THIS IS A LIVING DOCUMENT... let's grow it together!Just as we are always developing and changing, so is the landscape on campus. Add on to this guide so we can share all of our knowledge together. In an effort of solidarity share the tips you thrive by, history you know, and your perspective!

First version: published by Rachel Kisken contact her through her Wellesley email (rkisken) Second version: published by Prapti Koirala (pkoirala), Diana Lam (dlam2), and Dhanya Nageswaran (dnageswa) .... this next space can be you!

ALL DOCUMENT FILES (FONTS, IMAGES, COMPILED NOTES) AVAILABLE THROUGH GOOGLE DRIVE

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page 4 1. Fiske, Ellen W. History of the Town of Wellesley. Boston: The Pilgrim Press, 1917. (2-7) provides all timeline information 2. Hinchliffe, Elizabeth M. Five Pounds Currency, Three Pounds of Corn: Wellesley’s Centennial Story. Wellesley: Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1981. (5) page 6 1. Wellesley College, “The Wellesley News (03-28-1968)” (1968). The Wellesley News (1949- ).

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