At Curry College, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are values that we strive to embed into the fabric of all that we do as a community. We practice these values by supporting our students with building understanding across differences and commonalities as we believe it is essential to creating an equitable and welcoming environment for exploration and learning; as well as personal and professional growth.
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion mission is to cultivate an inclusive and accessible environment where systemically minoritized and marginalized students can have the freedom to practice their values, show up as their authentic selves and flourish. The ODI aims to achieve its mission through offering community social justice education, student-centered programming and cross-community collaboration. The ODI serves students by:
- Offering a physical Diversity Center space where students can be in community, receive resources and learn
- Delivering/supporting programs that center students’ needs holistically
- Advocating for our systemically minoritized and marginalized students by amplifying their needs and voices in all decision-making processes.
Our vision is to facilitate a learning community that nurtures the capacity of people to engage with one another and their environment in a manner that supports and respects the inherent dignity and worth of all.
The Diversity Center at Curry College
Diversity Center Mission & Vision:
The Diversity Center serves as a brave space for all students at Curry College to be their full authentic selves, receive resources, learning opportunities and be in community with others. Our center places a particular focus on systemically marginalized and minoritized students but is open to all who all to encourage building across differences and commonalities. The Diversity Center is a physical space that allows us to celebrate a culture of diversity & inclusion on campus through programming, resources, education and celebrations, that reflect the current and ongoing efforts of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the Curry Community. The Diversity Center holds programs, celebrations and offers resources that encourage dialogue that values diversity of thought, learning and expression about social issues. Our initiatives, programming and resource offerings include but are not limited to: (one-on-one advising, curated spaces for people of color, First-Generation Student Resources, LGBTQIA+ Resources, Faith based programming and support, Trainings & Workshops, and facilitated dialogue on topics related to DEIB).
Our Vision is to help students build meaningful relationships that are rooted in shared values and are rooted interconnection, mutual responsibility and respect. Additionally, to support our students advance their DEIB knowledge and engage in practices that promote DEIB at Curry and beyond.
What’s Inside:
Welcome Area and Lounge Space
Enter our space and immediately be greeted by one of our friendly ODI DEIB Fellows! Stop by our bulletin board with events and important information, grab a snack or hot beverage and then head into our lounge space where you will find many large-sized bean bags for you to unwind on! You will also find our mini-library table with books reflecting current events, heritage months, etc. that offer you DEIB knowledge development! Come here and hang out with friends, watch TV, read a book, eat lunch/dinner with friends or simply take a nap!
Academic Study Space/Student Meeting Space
Students utilize designated study space in between classes -whether it is to work on an assignment or get organized for an upcoming class. The space is equipped with a small conference table, a TV and a bookshelf.
The Inclusivity Space-Coming Fall 2024
The Inclusivity Space provides resources and an open space for students to explore learning and support resources about intersectionality and inclusion in identity. Students can utilize the space to meet with one another and/or staff. The space is also a library of books, images, games, and tools that help educate the Curry Community.
Sensory Space-Coming Fall 2024
This space will be sensory-friendly and intentionally created space that provides multi-sensory resources to support our student's sensory needs to enable them to best engage within our community.
Staff Offices
In the center you will also find our staff offices occupied by our Diversity Center Director and our AVP of Engagement and Diversity. They are here as added resources to you to support your time at Curry College!
