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Mission & Vision

Office for Multicultural Learning Mission Statement

As a part of the Inclusive Excellence Division, the Office for Multicultural Learning is committed to promoting social justice, building bridges across diverse communities, and celebrating differences of students at Santa Clara University. In addition, we advocate for historically underrepresented populations and educate the whole person within the context of Jesuit values.

Guiding Principles

The Office for Multicultural Learning is guided by Three C's:

  • Celebrate the diversity that makes up Santa Clara University while critically analyzing systems that exist locally, nationally, and globally.
  • Contemplate through meaningful dialogue and meaningful interactions between individuals from different backgrounds.
  • Commit to a deeper understanding of ourselves and others through identity development trainings and advoacy that advances institutional equity across Santa Clara University.

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Rainbow Resource Center Mission Statement

As a part of the Office for Multicultural Learning, the Rainbow Resource Center (RRC) educates, empowers, and celebrates the experiences and identities of the LGBTQ+ community at Santa Clara University. The RRC maintains an affirming, inclusive, and welcoming environment for people of all identities. In addition, we advocate for those who self-identify within the wide spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions and educate the whole person within the context of Jesuit values.