The student-led Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC) strives to promote equity and inclusion on campus and in the surrounding community by hosting educational and promotional events, connecting students to support services and promoting open dialogue that allows individuals to better understand one another.
The CIC alliances are open to anyone interested in perpetuating the promotion and support of CMU's inclusion efforts. The CIC alliance offices are located on the second floor of the University Center in the Student Life Office. Follow us on IG: cmu.cic
Contact CIC Executives for more information:
Director: Yulisa "Yuli" Saenz- [email protected]
Assistant Director: Reece Johnson- [email protected]
Communications: Deja Rascon- [email protected]
These seven different cultural alliances fall under the Cultural Inclusion Council:
The mission of the Black Student Alliance (BSA) is to educate the campus community on Black culture. The BSA sponsors various events throughout the year to provide cultural educational activities that are fun and experiential. The BSA meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. BSA also sponsors a culturally significant month during February. For more information, contact the Coordinators or the BSA advisor. Follow us on IG: cmubsa
Coordinator: Mathilde Baroumbaye- [email protected]
Coordinator: Alisha Jacques- [email protected]
BSA Advisor: Ta'Lor Jackson- [email protected]
The Genders and Sexualities Alliance at CMU strives to advocate fairness and equality for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. GSA produces various events throughout the year and meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. GSA also sponsors a culturally significant month during October. For more information on this or any other LGBTQ* issues, contact the Coordinators or the GSA Advisor. Follow us on IG: cmu_gsa
Quinn Drollinger-Smith- [email protected]
Abby Brownwell- [email protected]
Advisor: Colin carman- [email protected]
The Student Services Office works collaboratively with faculty and staff from across the University to ensure LGBTQ+ Mavericks know their needs will be recognized and addressed thoughtfully and proactively to create a positive environment. Student Services staff and GSA advisors are also available to meet with you and provide appropriate referrals for support as needed on an individual basis. Please don't hesitate to call.
Additional Resources
If you are struggling with your identity, please call the Student Wellness Center for support at 970.644.3740 or meet with our inclusion expert for "Confidential Conversations."
Advisor: Brian Parry / 970.248.1569 / [email protected]
The mission of the Asian Student Association is to promote education and awareness around the diversity within Asian culture for the CMU community. ASA sponsors various events throughout the year to provide educational, fun, and experiental activities on campus. ASA meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. For more information, contact the Coordinators or the CIC Advisor. Follow us on IG: coloradomesaasa
Coordinator: Pending
Coordinator: Pending
Advisor: Ta'Lor Jackson (Interim) [email protected]