The Center for Student Diversity (CSD) was established to aid the university in its efforts to foster inclusion, collaboration and relationship building. We provide academic, social and transition support for underserved students and promote exchanges and dialogue between individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities.
They provide:
- Support for multicultural student organizations
- Financial assistance to under-represented undergraduate and graduate students
- Diversity awareness in and out of class seminars, workshops, and presentations
- A weekend Diversity Retreat
- Nationally celebrated heritage programs
- Diversity educational and resource materials
- Advocacy, consultation, and referrals
- Leadership, mentorship, and peer education programs
- Provide educational outreach to build awareness, appreciation, and allyship of diverse student populations and communities
- Assist the university in the outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts for students of color and other under-represented populations
- Assist the institution in the creation of policies and procedures that address the interests and concerns of under-represented students
