Mission Statement

The Intercultural Affairs Office at Western Connecticut State University is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered. Through cultural programming, student support services, and community engagement, we strive to celebrate diversity, promote cross-cultural understanding, and enhance the holistic development of every student.

Goals

1. Promote Cultural Awareness and Appreciation
   Develop programs, events, and initiatives that celebrate the diverse identities and heritages represented in our campus community.

2. Support Student Success and Belonging
   Provide resources, mentorship, and advocacy for underrepresented and marginalized students to support their academic, social, and personal growth.

3. Advance Inclusive Excellence
   Collaborate with campus partners to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into university policies, curriculum, and campus life.

4. Foster Intercultural Dialogue and Engagement
   Create spaces for students, staff, and faculty to engage in meaningful conversations that build empathy, challenge biases, and promote mutual respect.

5. Empower Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
   Offer leadership development opportunities that encourage students to become agents of change in their communities and beyond.

6. Advocate for Social Justice and Equity
   Actively work to identify and dismantle systemic barriers while promoting practices that create a more just and equitable campus environment.

CREATING SPACE. BUILDING BELONGING.