The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging seeks to educate and empower the campus community to create a more just world that values knowledge, intersectional inclusion and equity. By partnering with offices and student groups across campus, this office gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures to learn more about identity and the resources available to enhance their holistic development.

Values

• Advocacy
• Education
• Equity
• Empathy
• Inclusion
• Security
• Self-awareness

Key Initiatives and Signature Programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

The DEIC is the first of many deliberate and thoughtful actions to promote a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment on our campus in order to improve Heidelberg’s commitment to fulfilling our Core Student Mission for all students.

R.I.S.E. Mentor Program

The Reaffirming Identity through Scholarly Enrichment mentoring programs provides support to 1st year domestic students of color (Asian, Hispanic, Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Multiracial). Participants will be matched with a peer mentor, attend social and academic programming, have opportunities to attend off campus trips, and more!

Ubuntu House

The Ubuntu Black Cultural House was established in Fall 2017 and serves as a meeting and social space for African American students. The house offers living space to individuals who are passionate about providing social and educational programming, with a focus on the Black identity to the campus community. The house is open to all students Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., and during special events. Ubuntu means, “I am; because of you.”

Student Organizations

Black Student Union

The purpose of the Black Student Union at Heidelberg University is to provide an opportunity for African Americans students and allies to establish a support network on campus. The organization provides social, cultural, and educational programs which are open to the campus community.

Berg Latinx Unidos

Our group strives to create a space for Latinx and other supporting students to talk about issues that are unique to the Latinx community, to promote a presence of our culture on the campus through educational events and trips, and to make connections to one another and alumni for support.

Berg Equality

Berg Equality is dedicated to promoting equal rights to all people, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, or age. This group supports and works to create a safe campus environment for all students. This group is truly about promoting basic human rights to everyone.