Student Diversity and Inclusion Services

The Student Diversity & Inclusion Services office exists to enhance the campus climate for diversity through programs and initiatives aimed at undergraduate students.  Our work is based on four pillars:  education, leadership, advocacy, and community. 

EDUCATION 

• Reaching Excellence in Acdemics & Leadership (REAL) Program
• Heritage month programs
• January-term book club
• Co-sponsored programs with academic and administrative departments

LEADERSHIP

• Linkages Mentor Program
• Fall and spring student leadership retreats
• Paid and unpaid student leadership opportunities
• Networking and diversity career resources
• Scholarships

ADVOCACY

• Bias-motivated incident reporting
• Staff members available to consult with any student regarding any concern
• FLAG team (identifies students of concern; intervenes as necessary)
• Assessment (we conduct a student of color experience survey every two years, and serve on the campus study committee)

COMMUNITY

• "The Gathering" held the first Friday of every semester
• Maintenance of a campus-wide calendar of diversity and inclusion events
• Support for student clubs/organizations who are organized around diversity and inclusion
• Ally Awards to honor those whose actions support an inclusive, civil, and welcoming campus community
• Annual services activities