Culture and Inclusion Committee

The Committee consists of one appointed representative from historically underrepresented minority student groups where students are culturally fluent and passionate about DEI initiatives on campus. It meets on a weekly basis.

Our mission is to listen in on the community of unrepresented students on campus in order to better include their voices in campus and administrative discussion and implement diverse, inclusive and equitable initiatives.

Meet the Committee Members

• Asian Student Union (ASU)
• Black Student Union (BSU)
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion Keppel House Manager
• First Generation Student Union
• General Appointed Representatives (3)
• Hope Advocates for Invisible Conditions (HAIC)
• Hope’s Interfaith Youth Alliance (HIYA)
• International Relations Club (IRC)
• Latinx Student Organization (LSO)
• Pan-African Student Association (PASA)
• Phelps Scholars Program (PSP)
• Prism
• Women of Color United (WOCU)
• Women’s Empowerment Organization (WEO)

Committee Accomplishments 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WITHIN STUDENT CONGRESS

• The Student Congress Culture and Inclusion Committee created a volunteer program within Student Congress to connect General Congress members with different volunteer opportunities. 
• The purpose of the program is to assist Multicultural Student Organizations in various forms to allow a smooth execution of events.

HOPE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE COLLABORATION

• The Committee met with Mandy Zawila to have intentional calendar promotions.

TOWN HALL FOR GENDER-INCLUSIVE HOUSING

• Hosted a town hall at Keppel to hear student input 

CAMPUS MINISTRIES WORSHIP PROJECT

• Implemented a suggestion survey to incorporate diverse songs in Chapel and the Gathering at Hope College.

WALKING INITIATIVE DURING NATIONAL ELECTIONS

• Initiated a walking system that supports students during a tense period.

DIVERSIFYING HOPE DINING FOOD OPTIONS

• Suggested foods from various cultures to be implemented into menus or dining option.
• Successfully executed the application of new items at the Kletz market to better serve the needs of students.

Campus Connections 

• Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI)
• Multicultural Student Organizations (MSO)
• Equity and Compliance Office