About Us
The Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs firmly believes that part of Loyola's promise to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives requires us to truly be a home for all cultures and people, regardless of their race, gender, religion, ethnic background, socio-economic class or sexual orientation. In efforts to educate the Loyola community about the rich diversity of its constituency and the surrounding Chicago communities, the OSD promotes essential values that help sustain this diversity—including respect for others, close personal relationships, effective communication and an engaged concern for the common good. Our six strategies for success include:
Innovation - The OSD strives to achieve its goals through creative and collaborative initiatives enabling for the continuous development of its programs, service and outreach.
Education - The OSD promotes multicultural learning, cultural competency and coalition building through educational opportunities that focus on diversity as a core value and fostering and sustaining a supportive campus environment.
Advising - The OSD is available as a resource for individuals in their personal development and success, for organizations and departments in their quest to fulfill a vision and for academic units in their desire to integrate diversity into the curriculum.
Celebration - The OSD celebrates the rich diversity and contributions of our student body and the history and heritage of our predecessors.
Advocacy - The OSD advocates for students in order to maintain equal access to the services that the University has to offer for everyone and fair treatment of every individual by each individual.
Outreach - The OSD provides outreach to students and student groups that traditionally are underrepresented in higher education in order to ensure each individual's academic and personal success.