Vision:
The Center nurtures a sense of belonging for students from diverse backgrounds and encourages them to participate actively in their curricular and co-curricular learning, including campus and community organizations, leadership opportunities, and intercultural experiences. In collaboration with other University departments, the Center coordinates programs and services that foster an inclusive campus environment, promote a welcoming and just University community, and encourage and value the contributions and perspectives of all students.
Goals:
- To provide campus-wide programs that further all students’ development of cultural competence and respect for diversity and social justice.
- To develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that support historically underrepresented students in their personal development and transition throughout their Â鶹Éç experiences.
- To provide leadership opportunities for underrepresented students that focus on engagement in campus and community organizations.
- To identify, examine, and recommend organizational changes that remove barriers to inclusion and promote student success.
Upperclass Students Internship Program This program focuses on students getting hands-on experience in full-time internships during the semester. The positions are paid; please review the available positions on our Instagram and handshake page. If you would like inquire on further positions please contact csdi@jcu.edu
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The Wayfinders Program
This is a micro-internship program that supports our students' getting hands-on experiences in fields they are in or interested in. It aims to improve students' professional readiness to seek internships, employment, and graduate education. We work with for-profit and non-profit organizations to provide these experiences.Ìý Wayfinders Program CSDI's page can be accessed here:Ìý.
To view the available micro-internships, create an account on Parker Dewey here:Ìý
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We understand that there can be challenges unique to first-generation students as the school year progresses. CSDI office offers programs to recognize, celebrate, and support first-generation students. This program provides first-gen students with the resources, community, and mentorship needed to navigate college life with confidence.
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CSDI provides campus-wide educational events and opportunities that further all students’ development of cultural competence and respect for diversity and social justice. Specifically, we develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that support historically underrepresented students in their personal development and transition throughout their Â鶹Éç experiences.
To learn more about the programs that CSDI has to offer, please click here!
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CSDI advises 15 cultural student organizations including:
- Black Students in Action (BSA)
- Coptic Club
- East Asian Student Association (EASA)
- Hillel Club
- Italian Club
- Latin American Student Association (LASA)
- LGBTQIA+ Allies
- Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA)
- Muslim Student Association (MSA)
- South Asian Student Association (SASA)
- Streak Accessibility Club
- Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
- Ukrainian Society
- Women and Allies Coalition
- 1st Gen Club
If you have any questions, please email csdi@jcu.edu!
CSDI identifies and recommends opportunities that remove barriers to inclusion and promote student success.Ìý
A few of the services and resources provided by CSDI include:
- Paying for College
- Food Assistance
- Mindfulness Exercises for Wellness
- Learning Commons
- Writing CenterÌý
- Legal Resources
To learn more about each of these services, please click here!
CSDI Lounge
CSDI Lounge is available to reserve on for student events and meetings.ÌýÌý
Black Cultural Center
The Black Cultural Center is a space to celebrate Black culture and innovation while recognizing the history. The Black Students in Action (BSA) Cultural Student Organization organizes meetings, events, community gatherings,Ìý, and cultural programming for and with the JCU community. These initiatives are led by faculty and staff in collaboration with students. Students utilize the space as a study hall and lounge between events. Everyone is welcome to attend the events and the space.Ìý
Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Space
This room serves and supports all students and the holistic wellness of the university community. This space allows individuals of all religious faiths and non-religious beliefs to experience a place for peace, prayer, meditation, and quiet reflection throughout the day.