Our Purpose
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We provide students with a brave space to challenge their worldviews and engage in cross-cultural interactions. We are a space dedicated to enhancing inclusive excellence on campus through various efforts, focused on supporting student retention and persistence.
Upcoming Events & Services
Apply to become a mentor for incoming Women of Color at CI!
Deadline to Apply is September 4th
Application Here: go.csuci.edu/wocmentor
Apply to become a mentee with the Women of Color Mentor Program (WOCMP). Gain a peer and faculty/staff mentor while building community at CI!
Deadline to Apply is September 7th
Application Here: go.csuci.edu/wocmentee
Multiple sessions throughout the semester
Click the image or the link below to learn about the various academic support workshop offerings we have available this semester! go.csuci.edu/Levelup22
Come learn who we are and what services we offer!
Tuesday, August 16th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Zoom (RSVP with link below)
tinyurl.com/CARECENIntro816
Hey Dolphins! We have some job opportunities open in the MDC for next academic year starting Fall 2022 and we invite you to apply!
Deadline September 5th
If you're interested, please complete the application at go.csuci.edu/MDCJobs
Thursday, September 8th from 1:00 to 2:00 ppm
Zoom (RSVP with link below)
Click the image or the link below to RSVP:tinyurl.com/RightsAndProtection
DACA & Naturalization funding available!
In order to receive the funds you must reach out to our legal services to begin the process. If you process your application with us we will pay for your fees.
Book an appointment at carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/.
For questions contact Natalie Johnson (Coordinator of Underrepresented Student Initiatives) at natalie.johnson@csuci.edu or Tessa Copeland (attorney) at tcopeland@carecen-la.org.
Free immigration legal services
Free immigration legal services at CSUCI for students, faculty, staff, their immediate family (spouses, parents, siblings, and children), and Alumni (up to 2 years after graduating) from CSUCI. Book an appointment at carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/. For questions contact Natalie Johnson (Coordinator of Underrepresented Student Initiatives) at natalie.johnson@csuci.edu or Tessa Copeland (attorney) at tcopeland@carecen-la.org.
Opportunities & Resrouces
Hey Dolphins! We have some job opportunities open in the MDC for next academic year starting Fall 2022 and we invite you to apply!
Deadline September 5th
If you're interested, please complete the application at go.csuci.edu/MDCJobs
Cultural Resource Guides
African American & Black Student Resource Guide
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, and Queer+ Student Resource Guide
Asian American & Pacific Islander Student Resource Guide
Undocumented Student Resource Guide
Womxn Student Resource Guide
Native American & Indigenous Student Resource Guide
PATH Scholarships & Internship Guide
Racial Healing & Educational Resources
Other Resources
Virtual School Survival Skills
Undocu Grad School Guide
AAPI Anti-Racism Resource Guide
Mental Health Resources for People of Color
Undocu-Immigrant Mental Health Resource Guide
Mental Health Resources for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)
Hollaback! Anti-Harassment Training Sign-up
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Accommodations Statement
CI does not discriminate in the educational programs or activities it conducts on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, religion, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, or special disabled veteran status, Vietnam-era veteran status or other covered veteran status.
The University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Disability Accommodations and Support Services at (805) 437-3331 or accommodations@csuci.edu as soon as possible, but no later than 7 business days prior to the event.
As we gather together virtually, we invite you all to take a moment to respectfully acknowledge the Chumash people (in Ventura County where our campus is located) and all the peoples upon whose unceded sacred lands we variously meet. At CSU Channel Islands, we honor the stewardship of the Chumash past, present, and future, with gratitude for the land itself, which holds the stories and songs of indigenous peoples. By offering this Land Acknowledgement, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty and will work to hold CSU Channel Islands more accountable to the needs of American Indian and Indigenous peoples.
The MDC Team
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Hiram Ramirez, Ph.D.
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Director of Inclusive Student Services & the Multicultural Dream Center
Click on my picture to schedule a meeting with me today or here!
Kem French, M.S.W.
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Assistant Director of Inclusive Student Services
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Natalie Johnson, M.Ed.
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Coordinator of Underrepresented Student Initiatives
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Crystal Delatorre, M.S.
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Coordinator of Multicultural Student Initiatives
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Areas of Impact
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Supporting Academic Success & Retention
Engaging in Identity Development
Diversity Education
Community Building
Raising Cultural Awareness
Holistic Wellness & Personal Wellbeing
Skill Building
Exploring diversity and building community together!
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