Center for Student Diversity
Division
of Student Affairs
Towson University prepares its students to live, work, and lead
in today's constantly changing world. Like never before, success -
locally, nationally, and globally - is related to one's ability to
lead, incorporate technology, and negotiate differences. It is
becoming increasingly difficult to remain in isolated enclaves with
people who are like ourselves. Americans are slowly
recognizing that when we continue to exclude from full participation
competent, capable citizens on the basis of their age, ability,
gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, social class, sexual orientation, or national origin,
we lose. Towson University, therefore, is engaged in increasing
the diversity among its students, faculty, and staff; addressing
the needs and concerns of its varied populations; and promoting
multicultural learning for all students.
To that end, the Center for Student Diversity (CSD) was established
to aid the institution in its efforts to foster inclusion, collaboration,
and relationship building. The center provides academic, social,
and transition support for underserved students and promotes
exchange and dialogue between individuals of diverse backgrounds and
lifestyles.
CSD, housed in the Division of
Student Affairs, supports the access and academic success of historically
under-represented groups through programs and services that enhance
the student experience. Currently, the CSD cluster consists of the following units:
The department also partners with
and supports:
CSD serves the following functions:
- Support for multicultural student organizations
- Financial assistance to under-represented undergraduate and graduate students
- Diversity awareness seminars, workshops, and presentations
- A competency course in cultural diversity
- A weekend Diversity Retreat
- Nationally celebrated heritage programs
- Diversity educational and resource materials
- Advocacy, consultation, and referrals
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Assist the institution in creating policies that represent the
interests of underserved students
Our staff members hope you will take advantage of the many programs
and services offered. If you recognize a need we have missed,
tell us about it. If you want to work with us to help eradicate
ignorance and intolerance and promote cross-cultural awareness,
dialogue, interaction, leadership, and coalition building, please contact us. We boast of a warm,
welcoming space. Stop by and see us any time. All are invited
to participate in our activities!
Center for Student Diversity
University Union, Room 313
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2051
Fax: 410-704-4229
Email: diversityworks@towson.edu
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