In order to build a sustainable society, diverse groups will need to be able to come together and work collaboratively to address sustainability challenges. People of color and low-income communities tend to suffer disproportionate exposure to environmental problems. This environmental injustice happens as a result of unequal and segregated communities. To achieve environmental and social justice, society must work to address discrimination and promote equality. The historical legacy and persistence of discrimination based on racial, gender, religious, and other differences makes a proactive approach to promoting a culture of inclusiveness an important component of creating an equitable society. Higher education opens doors to opportunities that can help create a more equitable world. In addition, a diverse student body, faculty, and staff provide rich resources for learning and collaboration.
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USU Access and Diversity Center
The mission of the Access and Diversity Center is to promote access and full involvement in all aspects of student life at Utah State University. This center serves as a catalyst for the creation of a campus and community environment where all people are free to affirm and celebrate their differences, including but not limited to differences of race, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, age, ability and parental or veteran status.
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USU Multicultural Student Services (MSS) provides support for student success and direction for campus multicultural relations. MSS achieves its mission through collaborative work in the division of Student Services and with academic departments. MSS offers quality services for all students while providing targeted support to first-generation and historically underserved African-American, Asian-American, Native American, Pacific Island and Latino students. Programs are designed to promote student recruitment, retention, leadership development, cultural understanding, inclusion, and a positive relational climate on campus. This includes:
Educational events and cultural celebrations involving campus and community at-large
Personal leadership development through clubs and organizations
Peer mentoring, personal and social support
Active recruitment efforts and outreach programs serving our core constituents
Community and campus service opportunities
Involvement within and support of ASUSU programs
Academic support
Life skills/multicultural leadership courses
Networking and referral to university departments
- Multicultural/Diversity Student Organizations
Asian-American Student Council