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University Housing recognizes the benefits derived from the inclusion of diversity in our residence halls. We actively encourage participation by members of underrepresented groups based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or identification as a veteran in our programs and activities.

Multicultural & Diversity Programs

Exploring and learning to live within a large and diverse community is an exciting and fast-paced experience; that’s why the residence hall staff offers support to help each residential community member develop and refine skills in communication and interaction.  With this in mind, our staff and students present and develop: programs, activities, films, lectures, workshops, exhibits and other activities that enhance cultural awareness. Several key programs and activities are outlined below.

Kupita/Transiciones Student of Color Social

University Housing and the Student Multicultural Center collaborate in a welcome social for our incoming Kupita/Transiciones students. The purpose of this social is to provide opportunities for newly admitted students of color to interact with each other and to get introduced to university administrators and hall staff. This special event typically takes place move-in day giving Kupita/Transiciones students a chance to meet residence hall staff before campus is flooded with students. 

Kent Interhall Council (KIC) Diversity Committee

In conjunction with KIC, the Social Justice Committee within University Housing works with the Diversity Committee to promote and provide a safe and inclusive environment. Residence hall students interested in getting involved to plan and develop diversity programs for the halls are strongly encouraged to do so by contacting the Director of Student Relations who oversees this committee within Kent Interhall Council at 330-672-3121. The only piece missing is YOU!

SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE POSITION

Each residence hall has a Hall Council that contributes to programmatic efforts in the community. The hall council executive board includes a position to spread awareness and understanding of underrepresented populations and to strive for diversity and inclusion within the hall, this position is called the– Social Justice Advocate. This individual is responsible for promoting the awareness and celebration of diversity in the hall(s). They also:

• Attends all weekly Executive Board and Hall Council meetings
• Votes as a member of Hall Council
• Attends KIC weekly meetings
• Coordinates and facilitates at least one program per semester touching upon issues or celebrating diversity in the hall
• Informs their hall of all campus-wide programming dealing with the topic of multiculturalism
• Represents the needs and interests of underrepresented/underserved populations in the residence halls
• Serves as a member of KIC’s Advocacy Committee