Task Force:
In the summer of 2013, the Multicultural Student Services Task Force was charged with identifying the feasibility of creating a new department/center that focuses on addressing the needs of the diverse University of Houston student population.
• Benchmarked twenty-two institutions of higher education
• Reviewing existing multicultural programs and services
• Conducting a focus group with student leaders, and administering a campus-wide student survey. (Total of 807 students responded. Eighty-two percent indicated a need for a multicultural student services department/center at UH.)
• The Multicultural Student Services Task Force was a joint effort of University of
Houston staff, faculty, students and administration and was comprised of 15 members – three faculty, three students and nine university administrators and staff.

Mission:
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion fosters an inclusive university community by providing services, programs, and support that engage, empower, and
educate our highly diverse student population and campus partners.
Vision:
A multifaceted, nationally known Center for inclusive excellence that provides educational, cultural and leadership experiences that transform lives through intercultural understanding

• Space
Space
Community
& Alumni
Engagement
Information
Resource
Center for
Diversity and
Inclusion
Student
Support
Programs &
Initiatives
Research &
Grants

University of Houston Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Strategic Principle 3: Diversity
The diversity of the UH System universities is a strength that
distinguishes us among universities nationwide. Increasingly, the faculty, staff, administration and students of our universities will reflect the city of
Houston’s diversity
Goal 1:
Develop a diversity/inclusion and global education strategy for UH students.
Goal 2:
Implement measures to retain our highly diverse student population.
Strategic Principle 8: Accountability and
Administrative Efficiency
The universities of the UH System will be accountable for student learning and for the effective use of resources
Goal 4:
Foster a welcoming and inclusive university environment.

Division of Student Affairs &
Enrollment Services
Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Strategic Initiative 1
Create new opportunities for student success through learning, engagement and discovery
Goal 1
Develop a diversity/inclusion and global education strategy for UH Students
Strategic Initiative 3
Foster the creation of a global learning community that actualizes and embraces inclusion while preparing students to become active citizens
Goal 2
Implement measures to retain our diverse student population
Goal 3
Develop and implement an inclusion communication plan
Strategic Initiative 5
Cultivate a collective identity that demonstrates a united vision
Goal 4
Foster a welcoming and inclusive university environment

Year 1:
1. Fill staff according to the proposed staffing model
2. Build relationships with current departments, programs, and student organizations with whom the center might want to partner
3. Establish a visible presence on UH’s campus
4. Participate and/or sponsor at least one campus wide event
5. Develop a strategic plan and measurable outcome consistent with the department’s mission and the Division and
University Plan

Fall
 Hire professional staff, graduate assistant, and student staff
 Strategic Plan
 Assessment plan
 Marketing plan (social media)
 Create website
 Order giveaways
 Decorate space including ordering books and/or magazines
 Connect with student organizations
 Create Advisory Council (8-10 people)

Fall and Spring
 Begin formulating thoughts/ideas of being the 2 nd most diverse college
 Meet with campus constituents
 Start Center for Diversity and Inclusion Ambassadors
 Establish four partnerships
 Create 3 Signature Programs

Spring
 Create diversity workshop series
 Review and establish what does being a Hispanic Serving Institution mean
 Launch #IAMUH Campaign
 Diversity Student Organization Roundtable
 Campus Climate Survey

 Start newsletter (twice a semester)
 Create student mentor program
 Speaker Series
 Diversity Consortiums
 Connect with members of
Houston community (including
Consulates)
 Establish faculty lecture series
 Black Male Leadership
Initiative
 Create customized student leader diversity seminar for executive members of student organizations
 Multicultural graduation ceremony

 Director Hired – August 20 th
 Program Coordinator, Office
Coordinator, Graduate Assistant,
Student Workers – October 1 st
 Strategic Plan and Assessment
 Children’s Learning Center-Staff
Diversity Awareness Training

 Game Night - October 22 nd
Partnered with Council of Ethnic
Organization and Student Program
Board
 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - October 29 th
 Build Relationships
75 meetings
 Marketing
 Website

“SFAC recognizes the critical need for this type of resource on the UH campus and approves $125,567 for FY 15. However, SFAC would like to see the CDI make a concerted effort to collaborate and coordinate with existing departments and organizations with similar missions, in order to avoid redundancy.”

• Council of Ethnic Organization
• Student Program Board
• Mexican American Student
Organization
• Mexican American Studies
• Psychological and Counseling
Services
• Religion Center
• Wellness
• International Student Services
• MLK Celebration and Day of
Service

Dia de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead)
October 31 st
Veterans Appreciation Day
November 11 th
Residence Life Staff Diversity Training
November 13th
Cultural Conversations: Life of UH
International Students
November 19 th

• Big Picture – 2 nd Most Ethically Diverse Campus
• Inclusion – Transformation
• By use of our programs and services, students become more culturally competent and subsequently better prepared for the workforce and the world

• New Department
• Many Needs
• Culture Change

• Texas A & M University
• University of Memphis
• Bowling Green University
• Indiana University

“Diversity and Excellence are not mutually exclusive.”
– Dr. Khator, Chancellor ,University of Houston System
President of University of Houston

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