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SIU Campus in Fall

The office of VC for ADEI is dedicated to fostering a culture of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our mission is to Create a workplace and community where students, faculty, and staff regardless of background, experience a sense of belonging and respect. We commit to dismantling systemic racism, bias, and discrimination of all forms and actively promote fairness, justice, and equity.

Diversity Week 2023

"Celebrating Carbondale's Diverse Communities" will be
August 28 - September 1, 2023. 

STANDARDS FOR INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

  • ANTI-RACISM

    We actively confront and challenge racism in all its forms, working to eliminate it from our organization and the broader society. We are committed to ongoing education, self-awareness, and allyship.

  • DIVERSITY

    We celebrate and value the richness of diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and perspective. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to innovate.

  • EQUITY

    We strive to create a level playing field for all individuals, recognizing that historical and systemic inequities require targeted actions to achieve true equality. We focus on equitable policies, practices, and opportunities.

  • INCLUSION

    We foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual is empowered to contribute their best. Inclusion is not just a goal; it's our way of operating. 

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Trio Programs

Trio programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide support services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. There are three Trio programs at SIU: Student Support Services, McNair Scholars, and Project Upward Bound.

Hope Chicago

Hope Chicago scholarships remove financial barriers for CPS students and families. Hope Scholars also receive wraparound support like advising and mentoring to help them achieve their desired degree or certification. Hope Chicago is doing this with support and investment from our partner colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, and our corporate and philanthropic donors who are working to see more students and parents have debt-free post-secondary success.

Student Multicultural Resource Center

The Student Multicultural Resource Center serves as a catalyst for inclusion, diversity and innovation. It is home to the Black Resource Center, the Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, the LGBTQ Resource Center and the Women’s Resource Center.

Exploratory-Saluki Student Initiative

The Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative Program (EXP2) is a Saluki Success Program designed to provide academic support to a select group of students who show potential for college-level work but who do not meet regular University admissions requirements. Without such an opportunity, these students would not be able to attend the University. EXP2 provides students with academic support services during their first year that are designed to assist them in meeting SIU undergraduate requirements and in progressing toward graduation. Services include mandatory academic coaching, advising, mentoring, and tutoring for students as they take college-level courses that apply to their intended degree programs. Motivated and committed students will find academic advisors and other staff members who will work with them to take them from where they are to where they want to be.