The Office of Access, Belonging, and Community supports the transformative impact of a Â鶹¹û¶³ College education by partnering with all campus community members to reduce barriers to participation, foster meaningful belonging, and strengthen community through learning, collaboration, and engagement.<\/p>\n
The Office of Access, Belonging, and Community serves as a collaborative institutional partner that helps create the conditions for every member of the Â鶹¹û¶³ community to thrive. Through consultation, education, student engagement, and strategic partnerships, the office supports thoughtful decision-making, cultivates belonging, and builds meaningful connections across the College and beyond.<\/p>\n
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ABC Definitions:<\/h3>\n
Access<\/em> is the intentional creation of equitable opportunities so that every member of the campus community can fully engage and benefit from the academic, co-curricular, and campus experience.<\/p>\nBelonging<\/em> is the experience of knowing that you matter and that you are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute authentically to the campus community.<\/p>\nCommunity<\/em> is both the outcome of access and belonging and the ongoing practice of building meaningful relationships, engaging productively across differences, and sharing in the responsibility of strengthening our campus community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Multicultural Center Mission Statement:<\/h3>\n
The Multicultural Center enriches the transformative Â鶹¹û¶³ College experience by creating opportunities for all students to explore cultures and perspectives, express their identities and lived experiences, and engage across differences. As a hub for learning, dialogue, leadership, and community-building, the Center empowers students to evolve through cultural humility and thrive as engaged, empathetic leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.<\/p>\n
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