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    Diversity and Inclusion

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    Diversity and Inclusion

    The Office of Diversity is dedicated to heightening cultural, ethnic and social justice awareness.

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    Diversity and Inclusion

    Our Goal

    Our goal is to provide academic and social support for students, and foster intergroup relations, including, but not limited to expanding the institutional commitment to equal opportunity for students, staff and faculty success.

    The Office of Diversity is located in Mullen 155.
    Office hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Phone: 440 646 8322

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    Academic Inspiration for Minority Success (AIMS)

    The Academic Inspiration for Minority Success (AIMS) Peer Mentoring Program provides individualized assistance to selected students to help them during their first-year transition to Ursuline College. First-year students are paired with a sophomore, junior or senior mentor who will help provide them with emotional and social support as they become acclimated to Ursuline. Mentors provide early exposure to important College resources while advising them on how to be successful during their academic tenure. Freshman will meet with their Peer Mentors several times throughout the academic year and are invited to attend activities sponsored by the Office of Diversity.

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    Become a Mentor

    Any undergraduate student can be a mentor if they meet the following criteria:

    • Positive attitude about your collegiate experience
    • Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
    • Be enrolled at Ursuline for a minimum of one year
    • Commit 2-3 hours monthly to their assigned peer (includes bi-weekly Mentor meeting)
    • Provide two recommendations
    • Attend a minimum of three Life Skills Training leadership development programs or workshops. Life Skills Training programs and workshops are now offered throughout the year to train and prepare student leaders for professional opportunities at Ursuline College and beyond.
    • Commit to Ursuline College Student Leader Expectations

    For questions regarding the AIMS program, please contact Anna Brock at anna.brock@ursuline.edu.

    Events for Students

    The Office of Diversity in collaboration with multiple departments across the campus creates and participates in various events both on campus and within the community that educate our students. Here are a few examples:

    • Campus Diversity Forum
    • The Privilege Walk
    • Night to Shine
    • Accessibility Awareness Month
    • No Means No - Title IX Event
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. event
    • Student Diversity Film & Dialogue
    • Local Diversity Conferences

    Meet the Staff

    Yolanda King

    Yolanda King
    Assistant Dean for Diversity, Student Affairs

    Yolanda joins us from Boston. She brings with her 20 plus years experience in counseling, student development, housing, diversity/inclusion, and innovation. She earned a B.A. in English from the College of Wooster, and a M.A in Student Development in Higher Education from Howard University. Yolanda has a successful track record partnering with cross-functional departments and managing staff to create inclusive communities that foster engagement.

    Anna Brock

    Anna Brock
    Assistant for the Office of Diversity and Student Service Coordinator for International Students

    Anna graduated from Westminster College in 2019 with a Bachelors of Arts in psychology. She brings with her prior involvement and leadership within campus organizations such as Black Student Union, Allies, and Disability Awareness Club. Her undergraduate research includes topics of early childhood prejudice, gender studies, and cross-cultural relations.