Comprehensive Listing of Diversity Resources at Utah State University


This page contains a list of numerous diversity and diversity-related Web Sites at Utah State University. Although this list is comprehensive, it is not exhaustive. Please contact our Web Coordinator with any other Utah State University pages that should be on this list.

A Diversity Handbook
http://www.usu.edu/aaeo/handbooktoc.html
A valued resource for diversity at USU that is published on a biennial basis. Summarizes information on diversity programs, initiatives and projects at USU.

Academic Resource Center
http://www.usu.edu/arc/
Provides services and programs to enhance the academic performance and academic experiences of students at USU.

ADVANCE
http://websites.usu.edu/advance/
An NSF grant to increase the recruitment and retention of women faculty in the fields of Science and Engineering. Programs aim to ensure that all faculty members, regardless of gender or ethnicity, are allowed to participate to their fullest potential.

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Office
http://www.usu.edu/aaeo/index.html
Provides advice and assistance to ensure that USU is an equal opportunity environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment.

Allies on Campus
http://www.usu.edu/glsrc/allies.html
Provides information on this network of faculty, staff, and students who are committed to providing a "safe zone" to individuals experiencing sexual or gender orientation issues. This network respects all people and believes that diversity enriches our lives. Other goals include reducing homophobia and heterosexism and the development of a welcoming and supportive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, and staff.

Association for Computing Machinery- Women
http://www.cs.usu.edu/~acmw/about.html
Provides information on this group that is dedicated to improving the working life and learning environment of women in computing.

Campus Climate for Women
For information contact BrandE Faupell at (435) 797-1266.

Center for Integrated Biosystems (CIB) Multicultural Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.biosystems.usu.edu/education/graduate_undergraduate/multicultural/
CIB works with the Multicultural Student Center in direction of the multicultural scholars program. The scholarships and fellowship assist in recruiting and retaining highly qualified students from underrepresented groups into research careers.

Center for Persons with Disabilities
http://www.cpd.usu.edu/
Programs to support people with developmental disabilities through interdisciplinary preservice preparation and continuing education, provision of community services, research, and dissemination. Several projects at the CPD address outreach to families in Hispanic communities to help them access disability and health-related services.

Community Lifestyles Housing Program
http://www.housing.usu.edu/hfs_home/pr_resident/pr_lifestyles.aspx
Provides information on the current communities housing available, including the American Sign Language floor of housing and the Global Village floor of housing.

Deaf Education
http://www.coe.usu.edu/comd/deafcourses.html
Provides information on the deaf education program at Utah State University and details of American Sign Language courses. The program aims to enable students to teach deaf children using a bilingual bicultural approach.

Disability Resource Center
http://www.usu.edu/drc/index.html#home
Provides persons with disabilities with services to insure equal access to University programs, services and activities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The University ADA Coordinator is located in the Disability Resource Center. Services include alternate format print materials, accommodated testing, and notetakers.

Educators for Diversity
http://www.educatorsfordiversity.usu.edu/index.html
Provides information on the Utah chapter of National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). This group adheres to a philosophy of inclusion in education, including multiculturalism and promoting equity.

English as a Second Language Program (ESL)
http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/programs/esl.htm
Offers information for requirements for ESL licensure. Provides current schedule information.

Graduate School Scholarship and Fellowship Information
http://www.usu.edu/gradsch/financial/assistantships.cfm
Provides information on a variety of scholarships and fellowships available to graduate students, including the Martin Luther King Fellowship available to African-American students and the Dr. Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Graduate Fellowship available to underrepresented and international doctoral students.

Human Resources
http://www1.usu.edu/hr/
Provides information on job opportunities, policies, employee benefits, dual-career accommodation, training and development and university holidays.

International Student Council
http://www.usu.edu/isc/webpages/
Represents students from over 84 countries with a mission to promote the interests and welfare of international students. Provides a variety of programs aimed at encouraging communication and campus involvement and fostering a greater understanding of various national groups.

Master's of Second Language Teaching
http://www.usu.edu/langphil/mslt/old%20stuff/index.html
Provides the requirements for the Master's of Second Language Teaching degree and the many uses for this degree.

Mediation
http://www1.usu.edu/aia/academic/mediation.cfm%5c
Provides information on the faculty mediation process.

Multicultural Student Scholarships
http://multiculture.usu.edu/scholarships/
Provides information on scholarships available to multicultural students.

Multicultural Student Services
http://multiculture.usu.edu/
Works to ensure recruitment, retention and development of Native American, African-American, Asian-American, Pacific Island, and Latino students. Engaged in active outreach to local and Reservation schools and support of enrolled students through programs of academic, leadership, and social development.

Native American Student Council
http://multiculture.usu.edu/organizations/nasc/
Promotes Native American culture through social and educational activities, support groups, and other mechanisms.

Pride Alliance
http://www.usu.edu/pride/
Serves the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgendered communities of USU, Logan, and Cache Valley. Provides a safe meeting place and promotes acceptance and understanding through education.

Reentry Student Center
http://www.usu.edu/stuserv/womencen/Reentry/
Provides encouragement and facilitates reentry students' transition to University life. Serves as an informal meeting group and offers information to reentry students.

Religious Studies Program
A religious studies program is currently in development at USU. For information, please contact the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Dean's Office at 435-797-1195.

SAAVI (Sexual Assault Anti-Violence Information Office)
http://studentlife.tsc.usu.edu/saavi/
Provides support and information to students, faculty and staff in the aftermath of a rape, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Offers educational programs, services, and policies aimed at creating healthy relationships and violence free environments.

Report Hate Crime at Utah State University
To report a hate crime contact the University Police, the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Office, or the Sexual Assault Anti-Violence Information Office.

SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science)
http://websites.usu.edu/advance/Document/index.asp?Parent=6633
Open to individuals from all ethnic background, this group provides encouragement and mentoring for students to pursue graduate education and obtain advanced degrees in the fields of science and engineering.

Science and Engineering Recruitment Team (SERT)
http://websites.usu.edu/advance/Document/index.asp?Parent=6256
Works to build an environment that that attracts and supports faculty on a personal level. Collaborates with hiring committees to maximize the quality of applicants by attracting a broad and diverse pool of qualified candidates. Provides information to hiring committees and departments on recruiting and retaining diverse faculty. Provides administrators and search committees best practices information.

Society of Women Engineers
http://www.engineering.usu.edu/clubs/swe/
Encourages women engineers at USU to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement. Provides information to women in engineering and promotes diversity.

Student Health and Wellness Center
http://www.usu.edu/health/HOME.html
Provides a clinic for student primary health care and information for students regarding health and wellness.

Student Life
http://www.usu.edu/studentlife/
Provides information on an array of extracurricular activities at USU, including ways to get involved and connected with other students.

Student Support Services
http://www.usu.edu/sss/
Supports disadvantaged students who have potential to meet the challenges of higher education by developing and strengthening their academic and self-management skills. Goals include recruiting eligible students from disadvantaged backgrounds and increasing the retention and academic success of disadvantaged students.

University Police
http://www.usu.edu/usupd/
Provides programs on self-defense, child safety, rape/date rape, and workplace violence. Offers a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week personal escort service.

Utah Coalition for Advancement of Minorities in Higher Education
http://multiculture.usu.edu/ucamhe/
Promotes quality of education for people of Color and/or people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Utah.

Val R. Christensen Service Center
http://servicecenter.usu.edu/
A student run volunteer organization gives students a range of volunteer activities to choose from, including programs giving service to the community and the environment.

Women's Center
http://www.usu.edu/stuserv/womencen/
Serves as an advocate for women by educating campus and community constituencies on gender-based issues. Provides services and opportunities for all women and men.

Women and Gender Research Institute
http://www.usu.edu/gender/
Fosters research by women, assists departments in recruiting and retaining women faculty and encourages research on gender issues by women and men.

Women and Gender Studies
http://www.usu.edu/womenstu/
Provides information on the Women and Gender Studies program at USU. Courses increase understanding of gender and the implications of gender for basic life experiences.