DEI Programs

LIVE IT! @ JMC

Live It! @ JMC is an interactive workshop designed to introduce first year students to concepts of diversity and civilty.

Speak About It

Speak About It uses theater and dialogue to empower students to give and get consent, build healthy relationships, and make change in their communities. Speak About It is a program for all first year students during Welcome Week.

Social Justice Art Festival

The Annual Social Justice Art Festival is an event co-hosted by James Madison College (JMC) and the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH). Art is a useful tool that encompasses multiple mediums and has the ability to inspire and convey messages that we often grapple with or relate to in our everyday lives. By using art, festival participants have the opportunity to engage in a variety of topics in meaningful and creative ways. The goal of this event is to provide a unique platform that engages undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and the greater MSU/East Lansing community around social justice topics through artistic expression. The inspiration for this event is derived from contemporary art shows and local festivals that capture the sentiment of art, unity, and justice.

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Ask Big Questions

Ask Big Questions is a set of dialogues with students, faculty, and staff to discuss important and timely topics. Subjects include "what do we assume?", "how do we disagree?", and more.

MC100

Exploration of academic, social, personal and career decisions that students face in college, with a primary focus on the first year and the James Madison College experience.

First Year Mentor Program

Peer mentoring programs are shown to promote persistence, provide opportunities that encourage academic success, and foster a sense of belonging. The one-on-one model is designed to be student-centered and student-directed, allowing participants to easily blend their busy schedules with the requirements of the program.

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Diversity & Inclusion