Programs

The IDEA Center hosts a variety of programs for faculty, staff and students to support a welcoming environment for everyone in our campus community.  
Student leaders

IDEA Ambassadors

This is a paid leadership program for undergraduate students. Students hold office hours at the IDEA Center and plan engaging events. 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 student affinity organizations for students to get involved with. 

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educational session

Brave Space

Brave Space is a faculty and staff professional development opportunity facilitated by the IDEA Center. Brave Space encourages bridge-building and intergroup dialogue. Brave Space cohorts are offered each academic term.


Employee Affinity Groups

The IDEA Center facilitates various employee resource groups that foster community and well-being for faculty and staff. 
Please email Director Alberto Ramos at alberto.ramos@plymouth.edu for more information. 


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.
Apply for an IDEA Grant


Heritage Month 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 that provide educational awareness and foster community growth. 


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.