Diversity & Inclusion Office
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Alma College provides opportunities for students to learn about themselves and others while creating spaces for each of us to be our most authentic selves. The diversity programming challenges and encourages us to move beyond our comfort zones. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is a space and resource for all students, staff, faculty, and administrators to learn about our differences and how to be intentionally inclusive.
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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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Mentors Kimberly Gray ’19 and Emmalee Stonehouse ’19 during helping out during orientation week!
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Campbell Scholars arrival to Eagle Village Retreat. Discussing expectations, itinerary, and goals of the Leadership Retreat.
Johnnie Upshaw
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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
Share Your Thoughts!
The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board is revising the College’s vision statement on Diversity and Inclusion and we would like your feedback on our sample statements here.
In-Person Focus Groups Dates
Students*
Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 5:00-6:00 PM, Thistle Room
Thursday, January 16, 2020, 12:00-1:00 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM, Thistle Room
Friday, January 17, 2020, 12:00-1:00P PM, Thistle Room
*Students receive a $5 Starbucks gift card for attendance.
Faculty/Staff**
Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 12:00-1:00 PM, Thistle Room
Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 12:00-1:00 PM, Thistle Room
**Lunch is provided for faculty and staff
Programming Grants
- Diversity Program Mini-Grants (This page is under construction and will return soon).
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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During Fall 2019’s Fall break, Campbell Scholars participate in their first Leadership Retreat. Here’s how it went! -
Newspaper editor, leadership intern, sorority member and fly fishing — Najelle Gilmore’s varied college experiences have prepared her for a career in student affairs. “I want to get ahead of problems rather than just fix them,” she says. -
“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