Through the Building Partnerships for Diversity Grant from the James Irvine Foundation, the Center for Multicultural Learning (CML) forms. The mission of the Center is initially to uplift and support targeted student populations--specifically ethnic, disabled, gay, lesbian, international students, women, and religious minorities.
Students, staff and faculty see the need to raise awareness of the LGBTQ community. The Safe Space initiative was started to promote awareness and allyship for the LGBTQ community.
June 2007
The Building Partnerships for Diversity grant ends. Diversity, cultural learning and Inclusive Excellence initiatives transition to the Office of the Provost.
During the Summer of 2007, the Office for Multicultural Learning (OML) forms in conjunction with the Council on Inclusive Excellence. The efforts and goals that were set forth by the Center for Multicultural Learning and by the James Irvine Foundation grant became further embedded into the fabric of the University.
Summer 2010
OML organizationally shifts to the Division of Student Life. The office is located in Locatelli Student Center (2nd Floor).
A group of SCU community members write a proposal to create a physical space that focuses on the needs of Santa Clara's LGBTQ community.
Fall 2011
The Rainbow Resource Center (RRC) is established under the Office for Multicultural Learning and opens its doors in Benson Memorial Center, Room 11.
Winter 2018
OML relocates from Locatelli to 832 Market Street.
October 2021
The RRC celebrates its 10th anniversary.
December 2021
Santa Clara University announces the newly created Inclusive Excellence (IE) Division
OML/RRC transition from Division of Student Life to Inclusive Excellence and expands service profile to include SCU staff and faculty.
January 2024
Santa Clara University (SCU) President Jullie Sullivan reveals Impact 2030, the multiyear strategic plan for SCU. The plan includes the pillars Opportunity for All Talented Students and Belonging for All Broncos.