ABSTRACT
Race and racism are prevalent in society and higher education is not without historical legacies of exclusion. Racial identity development models have been created and enhanced over the several decades to better understand how identity issues and experiences of People of Color and white people are resolved. The lack of response from Fraternity and Sorority Life staff members is unacceptable and contributes to the hostile campus climate. Historically, the relationship between the university and the surrounding community has been tenuous. Because of the affluence of the student body, many community members feel a strong disconnect. In order to assist students in making connections between class content and experiences in the community, Laura, a cisgender white woman, often begins class by asking students to reflect on what they are seeing at their service sites.
