Santa Clara University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups

The Multicultural Center (MCC): The MCC is a Chartered Student Organization committed to the celebration of cultural diversity and the promotion of perspectives of people of color. The MCC is dedicated to providing an environment conductive to the expression and appreciation of different cultures of people of color. Leadership Excellence and Academic Development (LEAD): The LEAD Scholars Program is a four-year program for first generation college students (students whose parents did not attend college) focused on academics, community engagement, and service. Frontiers for Under-Represented Students in Engineering Program (FUSE): FUSE provides programs for underrepresented engineering students that establish strong study habits, provide tutoring assistance, set up opportunities to develop mentor relationships and involve the students in campus minority societies. Safe Space: The Safe Space program enhances Santa Clara's educational commitment to its students by improving the environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) members of the University community. All students are eligible to receive free support from the Drahamann Center: The Drahmann Center is home to undergraduate Academic Advising, Disabled Student Resources, International Student Resources and Learning Resources. The Center provides tutoring, learning skills development, academic advice, visa and immigration information, and any accommodation required for certified physical or learning disabilities.

SCU has two faculty groups: one for women faculty members, and the other for faculty members of Latino ethnic backgrounds. SCU offers pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships for potential faculty of color. These fellowships have provided future faculty of color to both Santa Clara and other institutions. In addition, SCU hosts more than 15 Ph.D. students of color (participants in Stanford University's DARE Doctoral Fellowship program) for a day-long workshop on what it is like to teach in a comprehensive university like Santa Clara. Inclusive Excellence Award for Staff/Faculty: This award is given annually to a SCU staff or faculty member or a department that has demonstrated dedication to innovative teaching and/or program development beyond his/her job responsibilities (or the department's mission) to enhance excellence through inclusion in the University community. LGBTQ Allies Network: The Network equips faculty, staff, and administrators with knowledge and information that will enable them to serve as resources to LGBTQ students or colleagues.

Inclusive Excellence Award for Staff/Faculty: This award is given annually to a SCU staff or faculty member or a department that has demonstrated dedication to innovative teaching and/or program development beyond his/her job responsibilities (or the department's mission) to enhance excellence through inclusion in the University community. Human Resources Organizational Learning and Development offers learning opportunities to assist staff and faculty department chairpersons in improving job competency and professional development. LGBTQ Allies Network: The Network equips faculty, staff, and administrators with knowledge and information that will enable them to serve as resources to LGBTQ students or colleagues.

Also see: LEAD Scholars: http://www.scu.edu/honors/lead/index.cfm FUSE: http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/resources/fuse.cfm Safe Space: http://www.scu.edu/cml/resources/safespace.cfm Drahmann Center: http://www.scu.edu/advising/ Inclusive Excellence Awards: http://www.scu.edu/provost/diversity/Inclusive-Excellence-Awards.cfm Faculty & Staff: http://www.scu.edu/provost/diversity/faculty_staff/ Students: http://www.scu.edu/provost/diversity/students/ Staff Professional Development: http://www.scu.edu/hr/training/ Allies: http://www.scu.edu/cas/wgst/allies.cfm