Center for Intercultural Development 
Programs & Services

The Mosiac Buddy Mentoring Program
S.P.I.R.I.T. @ the Mount Program
Mix It Up Dialogues
T.E.A.M. Diversity Peer Educators



The Mosaic Buddy Mentoring Program

We recognize that the needs of US minority and international students are both similar to those of any other students and just as often different. In an effort to provide a supportive atmosphere for our new students, so that they will have a positive academic and social experience at the Mount, we have developed the Mosaic Buddy Mentoring Program for our incoming US minority and international students. While students who opt to participate in this mentoring program are highly encouraged to establish meaningful connections with one another through several sponsored social activities and other means, the primary objective is to create a forum for minority and international students to connect, interact, and support each other, while developing a sense of belonging with the entire campus community.

The Mosaic Buddy mentors are veteran students who know the “ins” and “outs” of the Mount, and are willing to help others by fostering a big brother/big sister relationship with their assigned mosaic buddy to help them during their first year transition to the university.

The benefits of this program are valuable for both mentors and mentees. Students participate in various fun-filled, free activities and events throughout the year. They meet new friends; learn and experience the mentoring relationship; having the opportunity to become a mentor later.

Germain Bryant ’05 (Left) and Patrick Atangana ‘04’05
Germain Bryant, from Clinton, Maryland, found he was not alone at the Mount the day he met Patrick Atangana, Finance major from Douala, Cameroon, Africa. 
(Germain Bryant):“When I first got here I was apprehensive (but) the Mosaic Buddy Program automatically gives you somebody to talk to; you don’t feel alone. Patrick was the first person I met here, and talking to Patrick, I realized I might as well take the world by storm because no one’s going to do it for me. Every time I talk to him, he genuinely wants to know how I’m doing. He gives advice and really cares.”

      Angela Jones ’07 (left) and Aba Assiaw-Dufu ‘08
Student Quote (Aba Assiaw-dufu):
In regard to the Mosaic Mentoring Program, Aba said, “the first time I came to this school I had someone to talk to about almost anything. I have a great relationship with Angie, because she is very honest, kind, patient, very nice and a great dancer.”


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S.P.I.R.I.T. @ the Mount Program
Student Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together

SPIRIT is an acronym for Student Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together.  SPIRIT is a wonderful program coordinated by the Community Relations Service under the U.S. Department of Justice.  With the use of mediation, problem solving, and the full engagement of the school community the SPIRIT program seeks to utilize the value of creativity, and gifts with problem solving to help improve the racial climate of schools.  SPIRIT @ the Mount seeks bring together a strong, but small population of ethnically and racially diverse students and community leaders to praise the good work that our university is achieving, identify issues of concerns, develop feasible solutions to those issues of concern, and take responsible actions to enhance our school community @ the Mount. 

SPIRIT @ the Mount is the first step in developing a continual discussion with the university, including all students, administrators, faculty and staff.

If you are student interested in SPIRIT @ the Mount, please download the nomination form, follow all of the listed instructions, and return it to the Center for Intercultural Development by 5 PM on Friday, September 7, 2007.   

If you have any questions about SPIRIT @ the Mount, contact Johnika Nixon at nixon@msmary.edu.  

You may also want to browse the below list of Frequently Asked Questions in advance.   

SPIRIT F.A.Q.s
Why do we need SPIRIT at Mount Saint Mary's University?
What does SPIRIT hope to accomplish?
What are the time commitments for being involved in SPIRIT?
How many students are involved with SPIRIT @ the Mount?
What racial/ethnic groups are included in the SPIRIT program?
How can I get involved with SPIRIT as a Mount student?
How can I get involved as a Mount faculty member?
Why is this SPIRIT program broken down into racial/ethnic nominations?
When will SPIRIT occur?
What happens if I was recommended as a participant for the SPIRIT @ the Mount program, but I’m unsure about participating?
What if I’m afraid that I’ll say something stupid?
How will you know if SPIRIT worked?
What will happen after SPIRIT?

Why do we need SPIRIT @ the Mount?

The mission statement of Mount St. Mary's University reads:

Mount St. Mary's is a Catholic institution of higher education dedicated to liberal learning in the pursuit of truth.  Mount St. Mary's, mindful of its role in the Church’s mission to the world and respectful of the religious liberty of all, affirms the values and beliefs center to the Catholic vision of the person and society, and seeks to deepen understanding of our faith and its practice in just and compassionate engagement with the world. 

In order to enable individuals to understand and to challenge or embrace the cultural forces operation on them, Mount St. Mary's in all is curricular and co-curricular programs encourages each student to undertake free and rigorous inquire leading to a reflective and creative understanding of the traditions that shape the communities in which we live. 

Mount St. Mary's strives to graduate men and women who cultivate a mature spiritual life, who live by high intellectual and moral standards, who respect the dignity of other persons, who see and seek to resolve the problems facing humanity, and who commit themselves to live as responsible citizens.  

Did you know that by the year 2050:

• The US Population is projected to reach 420 million.
• Half of all children under 18 will be members of a racial or ethnic minority (up from 41% in 2000).
• Half of the total US population will be member of a racial or ethnic minority (up from 31% in 2000)

While the population of the United States continues to grow, not only in numbers but in ethnic and racial diversity, there is a need to educate the Mount community about potential cultural tensions and issues that plague the Mount.  There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity at the Mount and it is time that there is a push for a more diverse student population.  With the low enrollments of underrepresented students on campus, students tend to be collective and bias in nature, not creating the holistic and growing environment needed to fulfill the mission set out by the Mount. 

Facets of the SPIRIT program are deeply rooted in the mission statement of the Mount, which encourages students to come together and discuss issues as they pertain to the Mount and also brainstorm collectively ways in which to solve these issues.  Issues can be related to any number of topics, which are all completely student-driven.  Students will gain skills in public speaking, mediation, team work, problem solving, and diversity awareness. 

We are seeking to improve not only racial climate at the Mount but cultivate a group of students that will assist administrators, faculty, staff and the community as a whole in tactical approaches to solving many issues that the students have.  In addition a Center for Intercultural Development Student Advisory Council will be created to further tap into the students continual creative wisdom, suggestions for ways to enhance the university overall and evaluation of goals developed well beyond the SPIRIT program. 

What does SPIRIT hope to accomplish?

The SPIRIT Program Goals

Throughout 2 four-hour sessions, monthly meetings of the Center for Intercultural Development Student Advisory Council (CID SAC) we hope that the SPIRIT program will do the following:

• Foster a dialogue among a group of racially and ethnically diverse students at the Mount.
• Cultivate a diverse student group that discovers commonalities and appreciates differences.
• Discuss positive and negative concerns as they pertain to racial, ethnic differences at the Mount.
• Empower students to identify and solve problems. 
• Train students on problem solving techniques to develop solutions and enact decisions. 

What are the time commitments for being involved in SPIRIT?

The SPIRIT @ the Mount program is has a 2 day, 4 hour commitment for the students recruited. 

All students are expected to attend the following:

1^st Session scheduled for Tuesday, September 25^th from 6:30-10 PM

2^nd Session scheduled for Tuesday, October 2^nd from 6-10 PM

If you elect to be a member of the CID SAC, you are scheduled to meet at least at least once a month from mid-October to mid-April to set strategic goals to carry out the various recommendations made by the 2007-2008 SPIRIT @ the Mount committee.  Committee members will set their own schedules to fit the Council.  Meetings will most likely need to occur during the day, particularly if the Director for the Center for Intercultural Development or the President, or one of his appointees, needs to be present.   

CID SAC will plan programs and events for the Mount community, and host the End of the Year Social.  There will be an annual SPIRIT @ the Mount social in early May for all members, their friends, students, the faculty, staff and administrators of the Mount.  At this social, there will be an overview of the project goals and an update on the topics covered and addressed thus far. 

How many students are involved with SPIRIT @ the Mount? 

A maximum of 40 students are recruited for the SPIRIT @ the Mount program.  Approximately it adds up to be about 5-8 student from each racial or ethnic group. 

What racial/ethnic groups are included in the SPIRIT program?

The following racial/ethnic groups are recruited for the SPIRIT @ the Mount program:

• African/American American
• Asian
• Caucasian
• Hispanic
• Multi-racial/Bi-racial/Physical Disability/Learning Differences/Religious Differences/Other/Etc.
  

How can I get involved with SPIRIT as a Mount student?

During our initial year, involvement in the SPIRIT program is primarily by recommendation of a current faculty, staff or administrator of the Mount.  We have sought recommendations for the students who are natural born leaders not only on campus, but off campus, in their community and in the classroom.  We are looking for upperclassmen students who have a passion to learn about themselves, their perceptions and assumptions, as well as others.  We desire students who want to contribute something back to the Mount and don’t mind speaking their mind about the tensions at the Mount, or lack thereof.  No background in diversity training or awareness is needed.  There is no GPA minimum. 

Interested students may also submit an application and administrator/faculty recommendation by Friday, September 7, 2007.  You may download the PDF Application File here.  Materials must be turned into the Center for Intercultural Development Director, Johnika Nixon, by 3 PM.  

If you are not selected for the SPIRIT @ the Mount program, we keep your name and information for consideration for the following year.  SPIRIT will be a yearly program, occurring each Fall with a new group of students. 

How can I get involved as a Mount faculty/administrator/coach?

To all faculty, administrators and coaches we truly need your assistance in recruiting a diverse student population for the SPIRIT @ the Mount program.  We need all of help in locating ethnically and racially diverse upperclassmen.  We seek not a particular person who is over stressed out with tons of things to do because we want them to be able to participate fully on both session nights and also with the CID SAC, should they be interested.  We desire a student who is truly a role model or can be a role model with just a little extra training under their belt.  We want a mix of those students that may seem a little sheltered by their cultural backgrounds or environments.  We want the student who has something to contribute, whether negative or positive.  All students will be considered with an overview (full name, ethnic/racial background, clubs and activities involved in).  Students will not be discriminated against as we hope to get the most equal distribution of each group and gender.  We seek a mixture of at least 1 recommendation for each of the following racial/ethnical backgrounds:

• Caucasian
• Asian
• Hispanic
• African American
• Multicultural/Biracial/Disability/Learning Differences/Religious Differences/Other/Etc.

Faculty/Coaches/Administrators at this time we are not seeking your assistance with the S.P.I.R.I.T. @ the Mount program, however we welcome your participation in our Mix It Up Diversity Dialogues which will begin in the Spring. 

To nominate a student, please utilize the Faculty/Administrator/Coach nomination form.  Click here to download.

Why is this SPIRIT program broken down into racial/ethnic nominations?

Use of racial/ethnic breakdowns allows us to fuel the program by comfort.  If we asked students to participate in a diversity program at the Mount, we have the strong assumption that without faculty backing or support, many of our students would not participate.  There is a strong level of apathy on issues of race, ethnicity, etc. at the Mount.  When students walk into the program on the first night, we don’t want them to feel like a minority in the midst of a majority.  Rather we seek the best way to make sure that students have a strong number of people they can instantly walk into the room and relate to.  During the first session, the students are asked to self identify themselves and attend a group session on the good and bad things at the Mount with people from that group, in which they identify with.  This way students are further encouraged to feel comfortable with those that they most closely identify with.  During the second session, students are broken up into new and different groups, exploring problem solving solutions with a diverse group of students. 

When will SPIRIT occur?

SPIRIT will begin on Tuesday, September 25 with a four hour session from 6:30-10 PM.  SPIRIT will conclude on Tuesday, October 2 with another four hour session, from 6-10 PM.

The CID Student Advisory Council (SAC) will begin operation on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 and end on April 30, 2008.

The CID SAC and SPIRIT participants will be asked to be facilitators for the 2008-2009 SPIRIT @ the Mount program.  They will begin training in September 2008. 

What happens if I was recommended as a participant for the SPIRIT @ the Mount program, but I’m unsure about participating?

First, let me congratulate you on being recommended for this program!  I will say that you have been chosen to be a part of a new and exciting program at the Mount.  I would strongly discourage you for not participating, unless the time commitments don’t fit well with your schedule.  Otherwise, someone recommended you because they felt you could offer great things to this particular program. 

This is a great opportunity to assist the diversity efforts at the Mount with expanding.  We need strong students to let us know what issues of concerns there are on campus and in the surrounding communities.  With your help, you and 39 other students will create an action plan of dire needs to be met and ways to meet those needs to build a more inclusive and diverse campus.

There are also great opportunities for you to build your personal and professional portfolio from participating in the SPIRIT program.  For example, each participant will receive a certificate of participation, you will meet great people, you will learn critical diversity and multicultural information, in addition to assisting administrators in understanding the issues surrounding diversity at the Mount, and get opportunities to further your development on these issues by participating in the Student Advisory Council (CID SAC) or becoming a Diversity Peer Educator.  The opportunities are truly endless for your personal development.  Most importantly, you will be a strong participant in forging a more holistically diverse university for students in the coming years.

What if I’m afraid that I’ll say something stupid?

There are no stupid questions or answers in the SPIRIT @ the Mount program, the Center for Intercultural Development or the Mount for that matter.  This is a place of learning and it is through your apprehensions and questions that you may find there are many other students, both similar and different that you that feel the same way.  However, you will be in the company of peers and outside facilitators who will guide you and those in your groups into addressing needs that are near and dear to you. 

You will be split up into groups each day of the conversations.  The first day is with students of a group that you identify with (i.e. African American, Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, Multi-racial).  In these groups, you will have a private and confidential discussion, posting comments and suggestions that are noted without names.  Your facilitators are individuals from the local communities of Frederick, Calvert, Montgomery, and Adams County who are working professionals.  They will have signed a statement of confidentially keeping your identities secret.  Even the Director or Coordinators won’t know who individual made a particular statement.  So you are free to lay everything on the line.  Your peers will also sign confidentiality statements and the notion that "what is said in SPIRIT, stays in SPIRIT" will be re-enforced.  On the second day, you are then mixed with peers from different groups and you will collective discuss solutions to the issues previously stated. 

We have worked hard to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and non-threatening.  This is a safe space meant to bring nothing but positive contributions to the Mount community.  If you feel that your participation in this program would make you feel uncomfortable, I will not push or pull you however note that your decline to participate further solidifies the reason this program must happen NOW! 

How will you know if SPIRIT worked?

We are developing a Pre- and Post- Survey to gather perceptions of students about the Mount before and after the SPIRIT program.  These questions we hope will assist us in understanding the student biases, prejudices and assumptions about racial tensions before the program and gather if they have changed any after participating in the program. 

We will also use an evaluation of the SPIRIT program for all students who participated to see what, if anything, that they learned. 

We are looking to develop a campus wide survey on racial tensions and ways to distribute it to the entire campus to see where they are as a whole on racial and ethnic issues personally. 

What will happen after SPIRIT?

After the SPIRIT discussions, the CID SAC will work closely with the Coordinator(s) of SPIRIT @ the Mount and the Center for Intercultural Development.  As recommendations are presented, CID SAC will present them to the President, or an appointee, to resolve at the Administrative level. 

CID SAC and advisors will create a ground rules list of commandments to adhere to as it seeks to educate the administrators, faculty, staff, students and the surround communities about issues plaguing the Mount.  In addition, CID SAC and Mount St. Mary's University’s President, Dr. Thomas Powell, or an appointee, will agree to those ground rules and a time line for handling the various issues. 

CID SAC will co-facilitate with CID Diversity Peer Educators to host various educational and social programs on racial and ethnic topics as it pertains to the Mount, community and world.  Diversity Peer Educators will be trained and certified to instruct the Mix It Up Diversity Dialogues.

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Mix It Up Dialogues

What are the Mix It Up Diversity Dialogues?
How are Mix It Up Sessions Conducted?
Why have Mix It Up @ the Mount?
Who facilitates the Mix It Up Dialogues?
When will facilitation training begin for Mix It Up?

What are the Mix It Up Diversity Dialogues?

Mix It Up is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance program.  Mix It Up Dialogues support the creation and maintenance of healthy school and collegiate communities. Through powerful, consistent and honest conversations and follow-up activities all members of the Mount community, particularly the students, are able to conquer and discuss issues of privilege, race, ethnicity, and social justice.

Students, as Dialogue participants, talk openly and honestly about the social climate at the Mount. They also brainstorm ways the climate can be improved – and then act on those ideas.

Faculty, by encouraging students to attend Dialogues, support key learning objectives – improving students' active listening, critical thinking and reasoning skills, and cultural development.  In the end, faculty will find classrooms that are easier to manage and more conducive to learning.

Administrators, in supporting Mix It Up Dialogues, help create a more respectful university community. Students, parents, teachers and staff will feel more connected to and welcome in a university that embraces respect and marginalizes conflict.

Mix It Up Dialogues are different from other kinds of conversations; they help participants reach across social boundaries, get to know each other and gain a respect for different viewpoints. Mix It Up Dialogues work because:

• They include all kinds of people with different experiences and ideas.
• They are conducted in small, diverse groups (6-10 people), led by facilitators.
• Group members set their own rules for talking respectfully.
• Participants don't have to agree with each other, but they do learn how to find common ground.
• Student driven in and student run.
• They are held 6 times a semester following a course outline provided by the Teaching Tolerance Program.

Mix It Up Dialogues aren't just about talking, however. They're also about taking action – changing personal behaviors that may hurt or exclude others and engaging in collective projects to improve school climate.

How are Mix It Up Sessions Conducted?

The sessions are very informal and fun.  They are open to the entire Mount community.  Diversity Peer Educators will usually being with an introduction of everyone in the group and will start with an topic that is of general interest to college students.  Sessions may focus on a diversity simulation game, followed by a discussion or they may begin with a Hip Hop tune and a question such as “What are the messages of Hip Hop today?”  In some instances a brief article from a magazine such as The Advocate, Essence, Latina, etc. may be used to raise a question and begin the discussion.  As the dialogue proceeds, students will share their own thoughts and ideas while simultaneously acquiring the knowledge and skills to enhance their perceptions and appreciation of many aspects of diversity.  The sessions will generally last for one hour but may last longer if necessary.

Why have Mix It Up @ the Mount?

Assessment on Mix It Up has found the following:

• Students thrive - socially and academically - in environments that are inclusive.
• More than half of students describe their schools as "quick to put people into categories."
• 40% of students admitted that they had rejected someone from another group.
• 70% of students named the cafeteria as the school setting where social boundaries are most clearly drawn.

Sources: Mix It Up Surveys, 2002-2005

Students and their faculty allies can help form safe, welcoming schools - places where every student can grow socially and academically. Research shows that Mix It Up programming really works.

Who facilitates the Mix It Up Dialogues?

Only trained and certified Diversity Peer Educators facilitate Mix It Up Dialogues.  These are upperclassmen Mount students, primarily who’ve participated in the SPIRIT @ the Mount discussions. 

When will facilitation training begin for Mix It Up?

Mix It Up Dialogue training is a part of the Diversity Peer Educators training.  Please see TEAM Diversity Peer Educators for more information. 

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T.E.A.M. Diversity Peer Educators
Teaching Everyone About Multiculturalism

What is a T.E.A.M. Diversity Peer Educator?
Do I have to be a minority to be a Diversity Peer Educator?
What is the Diversity Peer Educator Program?
Are Diversity Peer Educators trained?
When are training dates for Diversity Peer Educators?
What will the Diversity Peer Training entail?
How many Diversity Peer Educators are needed for Mix It Up?
How can faculty participate?
Is there compensation for being a Diversity Peer Educator?
What benefits are there for me to be a Diversity Peer Educator?
Do I have to know anything about diversity to be in SPIRIT @ the Mount Program or a Diversity Peer Educator?
What does it take to be a Diversity Peer Educator?
What opportunities exist for Diversity Peer Educators?
What is the criteria for Diversity Peer Educators?
How do I sign up to be a T.E.A.M. Diversity Peer Educator?

What is a T.E.A.M. Diversity Peer Educator?

A T.E.A.M. Diversity Peer Educator (DPE) is a trained and certified undergraduate student knowledgeable on issues of diversity affecting the Mount, the community and society as a whole.  They are personable students who collaborate to offer programs and other services to the Mount community from a peer to peer standpoint.

Do I have to be a minority to be a T.E.A.M. Diversity Peer Educator?

Absolutely not!  We expect participation from 10 diverse students of the Mount, including all ethnic groups if at all possible.  When looking to spread the word of diversity and assist students in creating a place that is not only accepting but realistic, we seek a student group who is multicultural in their opinions and in their appearance.  There is no particular number of students that we seek from each ethnic group however we hope to have at least 1 peer educator who represents each ethnic group here at the Mount. 

What is the Diversity Peer Educator Program?

The Diversity Peer Educator Program is designed to encourage students to dialogue with each other on the importance of diversity at the Mount.  Peer Educators are undergraduate students, who have been trained by the Center for Intercultural Development as well as other offices on campus to facilitate these dialogues.  Peer Educators will provide basic information, define terms, test myths and correct misunderstandings, and encourage other students to explore how their lives are enriched by our human diversity. 

Students are encouraged by the Diversity Peer Educators to step out of their comfort zones by “mixing it up” and venturing into the world of the varied student groups at the Mount and in the surrounding community.  Together, students and the Diversity Peer Educators will engage in discussions on how they can personally contribute to the creation of a campus environment that is both welcoming to everyone, and inclusive of the diverse students on our campus.

Are Diversity Peer Educators trained?

Yes, Diversity Peer Educators will go through 25 hours of training before they are certified to instruct workshops and training at Mount St. Mary's University. 

Training is instructed by selected Mount St. Mary's University faculty, staff and administrators on a range of topics.  Outside facilitators and guests also assist with training.

When are training dates for Diversity Peer Educators?

Mandatory training for Diversity Peer Educators will held

Friday, October 5, 2007 - Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Mount Saint Mary's University

All material(s) will be supplied, free of charge.

What will the Diversity Peer Training entail?

Training will entail the following:

• An overview of social justice
• Understanding the history of Mix It Up
• Overview of the diversity 
• Understanding the art of facilitation
• Simulation
• Certification
• Evaluation

How many Diversity Peer Educators are needed for Mix It Up?

We are looking for 10 Diversity Peer Educators for our entire DPE program.  Diversity Peer Educators can pair up or create teams to facilitator Mix It Up Dialogues.  DPE are also in charge of various programming and student activity facilitation. 

How can faculty participate?

Because our purpose is to create a cooperative experience for the Mount students, we are not asking faculty to facilitate any of the Diversity Peer Dialogues (i.e. Mix It Up).  Faculty are welcome to attend any of the open sessions hosted by the Diversity Peer Educators throughout the year.

Is there compensation for being a Diversity Peer Educator?

There is no monetary compensation for being a Diversity Peer Educator however there are a host of other valuable and educational benefits.

What benefits are there for me to be a Diversity Peer Educator?

By being a Diversity Peer Educator, there are a host of great opportunities out there, such as:

• Be a part of an exceptional group of trained and certified Mount students
• Become versed on topics of social justice and diversity
• Develop skills in public speaking, presentation and work shop facilitation
• Serve as an ambassador of diversity at the Mount
• Equip your peers with the tools to create a more inclusive campus
• Fill your resume!!!
• Meet new people
• Be a part of this new and unique peer program at the Mount
• Be a role model
• Train others to be Diversity Peer Educators
• Did we mention—Great resume booster
• Attend area workshops and conferences at minimal costs to develop further skills.

Do I have to know anything about diversity to be in SPIRIT @ the Mount Program or a Diversity Peer Educator?

No diversity training is necessary! 

All that we ask is that you come with an open mind, to learn about all of the material we have to offer, an open heart to receive the information but also share feedback about your experiences, background and other knowledge and a passion for action, meaning you are in the business of getting down to business and you are ready for progressive change in the Mount community.

We will do the rest to train you. 

What does it take to be a Diversity Peer Educator?

In order to be a TEAM Diversity Peer Educator, you must have the following qualifications:

• Be in good academic standing with the University
• A minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Have strong oral and written communications skills
• Currently a sophomore, junior or senior
• Exhibit a commitment to diversity
• Display a willingness to learn more about topics and issues of diversity
• Have a willingness to enhance presentation skills
• Complete the Diversity Educator application online
• Complete an interview
• Attend all fall training sessions
• Be available during the summer, fall and spring for workshop opportunities (you will know of summer dates in advance)
• Have completed the Student Leadership Certification Program (or will complete the semester following hiring)

What opportunities exist for Diversity Peer Educators?

Peer Educators are responsible for hosting the following:

• Facilitating Mix It Up Dialogues (6/semester)
• Facilitate Diversity Training for Mount Student Organizations (SGA, Resident Assistants, Orientation, etc.)
• Facilitate Diversity Activities at the Mount (New Student Orientation, Back to School Week, etc.)
• Assist in developing a diversity pledge for the Mount
• Co-Facilitate with CID SAC to sponsor Diversity Programming (Film Screenings, Cultural Conversations, Socials)

What is the criteria for Diversity Peer Educators?

In order to remain a Diversity Peer Educator, you must agree to comply with the following:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Read your emails regularly, and respond in a timely manner
• Be responsible for getting relevant materials and information
• Maintain current contact information with CID
• Adhere to your agreements and commitments
• If you cannot attend a meeting, agree to contact Director for the Center for Intercultural Development or the Student Coordinator of DPE via telephone/email in advance, unless you are prohibited from doing so

There are no exceptions to this. Unwillingness to honor these agreements will result in your suspension from the team.

How do I sign up to be a TEAM Diversity Peer Educator?

Click here to download the PDF Application for the TEAM Diversity Peer Educator.  Complete and return to the Center for Intercultural Development by Monday, September 10, 2007. 

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For more information on any of these programs or services, please contact the Center for Intercultural Development at 301-447-5720.