Appreciating Diversity at Loyola

Appreciating Diversity at Loyola

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Loyola is a institution where diversity and inclusion are valued and cherished. Here, we accept all nationalities, religions, immigration status, sexual orientations, socioeconomic status, genders, and more! On campus, we have resources available to help students feel part of the community and feel welcome during their college experience. To aid in this, Loyola has been accepting more minority groups into the school with over 40% of the 2015 Freshman and Transfer students were students of color (Asians, African Americans, Hispanics, and others. To view the full report check out: (http://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/ataglance/diversityataglance/)

Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (SDMA)

Here are the three key learning outcomes that SDMA embraces (based on their website):

  1. Students will be able to express ideas, identify behaviors, and actualize practices that promote social justice and equity.
  2. Students will be able to articulate ideas and exhibit behaviors that cultivate teamwork, critical thought, and communication skills needed to function in a diverse workforce and global community.
  3. Students will be able to demonstrate techniques and utilize tools to interrupt micro-aggressions and bias behaviors that adversely impact under-represented communities.

Within the office, there are many programs that students of all different backgrounds can be a part of. Sometimes, these groups hold retreats, meetings, and help find resources for students as well. Some examples of this include Brothers for Excellence which helps pair up young identifying men of color with mentors to help with curricular and out of school matters. Women also have a group called LUCES (Loyola University Chicago Empowering Sisterhood) which helps young identifying women of color opportunities for academic support, have chances to reflect, share experiences with others, as well as developing their sense of self and identity. To check the different opportunities made available to racial and sexual minorities, here at Loyola be sure to check out: (http://www.luc.edu/diversity/programs/) for more information.

Campus Ministry

Loyola, even though it is a Jesuit institution, is a place where all faiths and religious traditions can come together. We offer Catholic Chaplains, a member of Jewish Life (Hillel), a Protestant Chaplain, as well as a Muslim Chaplain all on campus in the Campus Ministry Office. We also offer prayer spaces for students whether it is a call to prayer for Muslim students or the annual Puja celebration for Hindu students. There are also opportunities for students to get involved with Alternative Break Immersion trips (ABIs) as well as the first year student Loyola 360. For more info please check: (http://luc.edu/campusministry/index.shtml)

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