Programs

The IDEA Center leads a variety of strategic initiatives that elevate attention to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. 
Student leaders

IDEA Ambassadors

This paid leadership program for undergraduate students celebrates the identities of students from historically underserved communities. Students hold office hours at the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Center and work on projects like diversity education sessions, Empower Hour, podcasts, social media, etc. Each semester between 5-10 students are selected to participate in the program.

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Students at the PSU multicultural fair

Multicultural Fair

The Multicultural Fair is an annual celebration of the diversity of student culture at PSU. Students are invited to host tables on the cultures they represent. The event includes food, drinks, and t-shirts for participants.

 

 

 


IDEA Center Director Alberto Ramos stands with graduates of diverse identities and experiences at the IDEA Center's Graduation Ceremony 2023.

Graduation Ceremony

Each year the IDEA Center hosts a graduation ceremony for graduating students from diverse identities and experiences. Each graduating student receives a special gift. 

 

 

 

 


Student group

Student Affinity Organizations 

We have a number of identity-based student affinity organizations for students to get involved with. 

Asian Student Union - The purpose of the ASU is to create a safe space for Asian-identifying students and allies to connect.  

Best Buddies - PSU Best Buddies envisions a world where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are successfully integrated into every community and our programs are no longer needed. We want to show the world that people with disabilities deserve respect. 

Black Student Union - The purpose of the BSU shall be to help students strive for academic excellence, promote positive images of African Americans and help Black students become an integral part of the Plymouth State community. 

Latine Student Union - The purpose of LSU is to celebrate our Latine student community on campus and provide a space for allies to learn more about Latine/Hispanic culture. 

Multicultural Club - The purpose of the Multicultural club is to celebrate all the incredible diversity within our PSU community. 

PSU Pride - The purpose of Pride is to provide all individuals both part of the LGBTQ+ community and allies of it in and around Plymouth State University, an environment and space to feel like they belong. 

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educational session

Brave Space

Brave Space is a faculty and staff stipended professional development opportunity facilitated by the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Center. Brace Space encourages critical dialogue over themes related to diversity, equity, and social justice. Brave Space cohorts are offered each academic term and spaces are limited.
The theme for the 2024-2025 academic year is Bridge-Building.


Employee Affinity Groups

BIPOC Employee Affinity Group

The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) Employee Affinity Group serves as a space for BIPOC identifying employees at Plymouth State University to connect and support each other. This group meets on a monthly basis throughout the academic year. For more information, please contact Alberto Ramos (alberto.ramos@plymouth.edu).

LGBTQ+ Employee Affinity Group

The LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, +) Employee Affinity Group serves as a space for LGBTQ+ identifying employees at Plymouth State University to connect and support one another. This group meets on a monthly basis throughout the academic year. For more information, please contact Paige Paradise (peparadise@plymouth.edu).


IDEA Grants

The IDEA Center offers grants to PSU faculty and staff to help implement initiatives that advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access across our campus community. Grant funding ranges from $250-$500.
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Social Justice Monthly Signature Programs

The IDEA Center celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, International Day of People with Disabilities, Native American Heritage Month, and Women’s Herstory Month through a variety of programs such as Empower Hour, game nights, movie nights, and speakers. 


IDEA Awards Ceremony

Excellence in IDEA Awards and Graduation Ceremony

Each year the IDEA Center hosts an annual awards and graduation ceremony. Faculty, staff, and students award winners are recognized and provided scholarships and professional development funds and all graduating students from diverse backgrounds are recognized.