2114 Kilcawley Center

One University Plaza

Youngstown, Ohio 44555

(330) 941-2086/2087

William J. Blake, Director

Carla D. Mays, Office Assistant

Youngstown State University Mission Statement • Youngstown State University—an urban research university—emphasizes a creative,

integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world.

• The University creates diverse educational experiences that develop ethical, intellectually curious students who are invested in their communities;

• Provides access to a broad range of undergraduate programs; • Offers graduate programs in selected areas of excellence, including those that meet the needs of the region; • Supports economic development through applied learning and research; • Integrates teaching and learning, scholarship, and civic engagement; • Fosters understanding of diversity, sustainability, and global perspectives; and • Advances the intellectual and cultural life of the city, region, and world. YSU 2020 Strategic Plan - http://web.ysu.edu/gen/ysu_generated_bin/documents/basic_module/YSU_strategic_booklet_final_2011.pdf

Youngstown State University Commitment to Diversity Statement

• As a nation, we must focus on creating a more perfect union through the development of a better understanding of the diverse nature of our society. This premise lies at the heart of the joint university/community effort to recognize that human diversity is a major strength of the Mahoning Valley.

Quoted from "Commitment to Diversity: Community Task Force on Diversity Report, August 1999"

http://web.ysu.edu/gen/ysu/Diversity_Statement_m1282.html

Equal Opportunity and Policy Compliance

Cindy Kravitz, Director

Located in the General Counsel’s Office Tod Hall

This office does EO compliance and Title IX work responsibilities in addition to overall policy responsibilities beyond just those in the former equal opportunity.

“Diversity is all of our responsibility.” Dr. Randy Dunn, President

Youngstown State University

November 18, 2013

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, leads campus wide efforts out of the President’s office undertaking those proactive, supportive community-building activities necessary to create a diverse campus. The concentration is now placed on enhancing diversity through outreach and responsiveness with the desired outcome being a more inclusive institution.

Student programming is directed by the Office of Student Diversity Programs, in conjunction with student organizations and the YSU Student Diversity Council. Here the concentration is placed upon enhancing student diversity through outreach and responsiveness with the goal being to build a more inclusive campus environment.

The Office of Student Diversity Programs serves to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and access among students and student organizations on the Youngstown State University campus. The focus is upon the implementation of long-standing diversity initiatives and the creation of new programming designed to engage learners in the richness of our diverse and inclusive campus community.

YSU Diverse Student Organizations

2013 - 2014

African Student Union

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society

Black Student Union

Bridges Out of Poverty

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

International Student Association

Minority Education Association

National Association for the Advancement of

Colored People College Unit

National Society of Black Engineers

Society of Women Engineers

Student Diversity Council

Student Social Workers Association

United Purpose II

YSUnity LGBTQ&I

Students are the heart of it all on a college campus. Embracing diversity helps us to build toward the society envisioned by our founders. These are only a few of the many diverse organizations on the YSU campus.

Engagement: Community

YSU Foundation

YSUnity – Safe Zone Trainings

Youngstown Downtown YWCA

NAACP Unit 3807 - Youngstown

Neighborhood Ministries

Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana

Americana (OCCHA)

The Youngstown Rev. Dr. Martin Luther

King Jrl. Planning Committee

The Links Incorporated Youngstown, OH

Chapter

100 Black Men

Leadership Mahoning Valley

Asa Phillip Randolph Society, Youngstown

McGuffey Center Advisory Board

Warren Youngstown Black Caucus

Youngstown Nonviolence Week Celebration

First Annual Wellness Walk – Fall 2013

Youngstown Pride Festival

Partnerships and Activities: Community Engagement

Youngstown State University is very much

a part of a vibrant and exciting multicultural

and diverse community. Through our

mission statement, strategic plan and

diversity initiatives we are transforming our

relationships with multiple community

organizations and agencies. Our model of

collaboration is purposed to propel us into a

future of enhanced inclusiveness within the

Mahoning Valley.

Students have many areas of interest and promote themselves and their interest though many avenues provided through the Student Affairs Division i.e. Recreation & Wellness; Housing; Student Activities; Multicultural Student Services; Disability Services etc.

Student Diversity Programming

ACADEMIC

YEAR

PARTICIPANTS RETAINED GPA GRADUATED

2011 31 78% 55% = 3.0>

26% = 2.5 –

2.9

3% = 2.0 –

2.49

32%

2012 19 84% 63% = 3.0>

26% = 2.5 –

2.9

16%

2013 24 100% 63% = 3.0>

29% = 2.5 –

2.9

0%

The Minority Student Employment Program is sponsored by the YSU Foundation as a means of providing mentorship to students of color on the YSU campus. Twenty-two slots are available for students who seek employment on campus where they may work up to 10 hours a week for ten weeks. This affords students the opportunity to develop relationships

with campus professionals while earning income and gaining work experience that can be transferred to a resume.

Minority Work Experience Program