Diversity & Inclusion Office
Alma College’s Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
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KCP Mentor Training 2019-20
Felicia Raymond
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Kiara Leonard, Lyndsie Johnson, Autumn Montgomery, Lauryn Bishop, David Purnell II, and Oretha Humphries striking a pose in front of the retreat’s cabin!
Johnnie Upshaw
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KCP mentors and mentees enjoying our excursion to the cider mill!
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KCP Mentor Christine Calleja ’18 helping incoming students move into their dorm!
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Dr. Donnesha Blake, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, swinging on the High Ropes Courses during the Campbell Scholar's Leadership Retreat.
Johnnie Upshaw
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Pumpkin picking during our Fall excursion!
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Group of mentors having a great time at the cider mill!
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Campbell Scholars celebrate the holiday season and end of a term with their annual Holiday Soiree.
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Mentors Kimberly Gray ’19 and Emmalee Stonehouse ’19 during helping out during orientation week!
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Campbell Scholars, Karmella Williams, Summer James, Lauryn Bishop, Crystal Urena, and Joy Johnson, are all smile as they are judged for the prized gift card during the ugliest sweater!
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Rites of Passage dinner.
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Joy Johnson and David Purnell II enjoying the High Ropes Courses offered
Johnnie Upshaw
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Campbell Scholars, Karmella Williams, Summer James, Lauryn Bishop, Crystal Urena, and Joy Johnson being silly during their Holiday Soiree’s ugly sweater contest.
Laptop Loaner Program
The purpose of the Diversity and Inclusion Laptop Loaner Program is to provide longterm laptop rentals to students with significant financial need.
Programming Grants
Scholarships
Student Organizations
Alma College has many student organizations that address the needs of our diverse students. Here is a link to those organizations: Student Organizations.
Recent Stories
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Students will not have class and are instead encouraged to participate in activities honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
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“Alma College has impacted my life in so many ways. When I first came to Alma, I didn’t know who I was. I was worried that I wouldn’t make friends and that no one would understand me. I quickly experienced the opposite,” she said.
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The Office of Diversity and Inclusion celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2020 by featuring profiles of our AAPI faculty on our Instagram page. We conclude our celebration with Professor of History, Dr. Liping Bu’s beautiful story about her work and journey here at Alma College. -
During Fall 2019’s Fall break, Campbell Scholars participate in their first Leadership Retreat. Here’s how it went! -
“There is so much potential for Alma College to be a leader as a college that embraces spiritual life. I love being available and seeing how many students want to enjoy and practice their faith.” — Andrew Pomerville
