Diversity Assistants/ Coordinators and volunteers representing the office of Diversity Initiatives assist in promoting a respectful and diverse climate on campus. Each diversity assistant is responsible for coordinating year long projects carried out and organized by the office. Specific projects and responsibilities are listed below. Diversity Assistants/ Coordinators and volunteers representing the office of Diversity Initiatives assist in promoting a respectful and diverse climate on campus. Each diversity assistant is responsible for coordinating year long projects carried out and organized by the office. Specific projects and responsibilities are listed below.

Diversity Assistants/ Coordinators

Chief Coordinator
The Chief Coordinator serves as the chief of staff and is assigned the role of overlooking all Diversity Assistants responsibilities as they pertain to the Diversity Assistants’ assigned projects and coordinator responsibilities. The Chief Coordinator meets with the diversity assistants once a week to go over specified projects assigned to them. The DA assigned this position also reports on the continuous progress of projects to the Director of Diversity Initiatives, and meets with the Director on a weekly basis. The Chief Coordinator assists the Director with the office’s manual, pamphlets, and any other publications representing the office’s structure, mission, and goals.

Organization Relations Coordinator
The diversity assistant assigned to organization relations works closely with diversity and social justice affiliated student organizations to make sure that all organizations collaborate and have a positive relationship with each other. The DA also attends organizations’ meetings from time to time and keeps the office up to date with programming, events, activities, and structure within each organization. The DA assigned to this position is also in charge of intercultural relational enhancement between organizations advised by the office of diversity initiatives or any organizations with a similar mission of creating a diverse, educational, and respectful climate, as well as promoting co- sponsorships among student organizations, campus constituents, and the office.

Programming Coordinators
The diversity assistants assigned to programming assist in the coordination of/and planning of the year’s speakers, cultural events, co-sponsored activities, and campus programs hosted by ODI. The specific tasks include applying for external funds, seeking co-sponsorships with different offices and academic departments, working with conferences and events, collaborating with student organizations, and working with groups outside of the Dickinson community. Part of ODIs mission is to enhance awareness and broaden the views of the Dickinson community through program development on current and general diversity- social related issues. The DAs assigned to programming are also in charged of advertisement and publicity for the office.

Community Service Coordinator
The diversity assistant assigned to community service works jointly with two offices: the Office of Diversity Initiatives and the Office of Religious Life and Community Services. For ODI the coordinator searches for volunteer opportunities, schedules and plans activities for staff community service days, and encourages involvement with non- profit organizations such as Victory Circle, Amani, and the Hope Station based in the Carlisle area. The community service coordinator serves as a liason between both offices and helps with the organization of projects such as the Giving Tree, and Make a Difference Day.

POSSE/ Crossing Borders Coordinator
The diversity assistant assigned to Crossing Borders works with the Crossing Borders Advisor at Dickinson to develop cultural immersion experiences for the students of Crossing Borders. Weekly meetings will be used to assess the progress in relation to their integration into the Dickinson community. In addition, the Crossing Borders coordinator aids the students in publishing an article that satisfies the program’s final requirements. The coordinator occasionally meets with the Crossing Border students for meals, social activities, and mentorship.

The diversity assistant assigned to POSSE works with the POSSE Foundation mentor at Dickinson to provide academic and leadership support for the POSSE scholars. Responsibilities include scheduling visits for incoming POSSE classes and coordinating hosts, dinners, classes and meetings with faculty, staff, and administration. The POSSE liaison also works with the POSSE scholars to plan a POSSE Plus Retreat, held in the spring semester for students and guests. The Coordinator occasionally meets with the POSSE scholars for meals, social activities, and mentorship.

Diversity Training Coordinator
The diversity assistant assigned to diversity training facilitates programs for all students, student groups, clubs, and organizations at Dickinson interested in engaging in diversity- related topics or issues under the supervision of the director.. To further diversity initiatives beyond the Dickinson community, the college is involved in exchange programs where students visit neighboring colleges and universities. The DA assigned diversity training will be in charge of co- facilitating student based activities having to do with diversity education and promoting diversity awareness on campus.

Publications Co- Coordinators
Website Coordinator
Diversity Assistants assigned Publications assist in updating the ODI website bi-weekly. Updates include current events, activities, and programs related to the office, as well as providing links to other resources geared toward diversity and leadership work. The DA in charge of the web also helps with keeping track of function turn outs, pictures, and any additional material needed to provide Dickinson, neighboring communities and institutions, and students with information relevant to Diversity events on campus.

DID Coordinator
Diversity Assistants assigned to Publications also work together to develop the layout for our bi- annual publication, “Diversity in Demand (DID).” The DID Coordinators are responsible for assembling the physical layout of the magazine. This includes arranging the articles and sections, advertisement and distribution, pictures, writing, editing, and minor logistics that are involved with the construction of a quality publication.

Diversity Volunteers
Volunteer opportunites are available through the office for students interested in helping advance the office's mission to increase cultural awareness on campus. Students who have limited experience working with Diversity often start as volunteers, and later apply to obtain a position as a Diversity Assistant. Volunteers are provided with the chance to become familiar with the office, and are exposed to issues and topics steming from diversity and social justice. This is a great opportunity for students get involved without having to commit a lot of time.

If you have any question or need immediate assistance please contact ODI via e-mail: odi@dickinson.edu or by phone: 717-245-1577