Center for Diversity and Inclusion
A Catalyst for Social Change
The mission of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion is to serve as a catalyst for social change at Xavier and beyond. Our space and initiatives foster the development and understanding of cura personalis, belonging, leadership, and transformative justice. We charge the entire campus to engage academically and socially across the intersections of race, class, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Addressing Anti-Black Racism
Learn more about the CDI's engagement offerings focused on anti-Black racism and access additional resources throughout campus aim to address anti-Black racism and other forms of racism on campus and beyond.
The Stained Glass InitiativeThe CDI Living Room
Aspiring Anti-Racist Allies
Student Support
The CDI offers three unique staff-led support spaces for students: Queeries (for LGBTQ+ students), The Collective (for students of color), and EDXC242 Student Resource Lab (for those who have previously taken or are interested in taking EDXC242: Anti-Black Racism and Epistemic Violence).
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Training & Education
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion emphasizes education and advanced learning opportunities for all members of the university community. Found out more today!
Safer Zone Training ProgramCatalyst
Smooth Transitions
Smooth Transitions (ST) is a competitive first-year student summer pre-orientation and year-long peer mentoring program that helps underrepresented domestic students make the transition to college.
See the Smooth Transition GoalsEmail the Smooth Transitions Coordinator