Vision:
We envision a campus community where all students are confident in who they are, connected to others, and inspired to contribute their unique strengths to the life of the university.
In collaboration with other University departments, the Center coordinates programs and services that foster an inclusive campus environment, promote a welcoming and just University community, and encourage and value the contributions and perspectives of all students.
Goals:
- To provide campus-wide programs that further all students’ development of cultural competence and respect for diversity and social justice.
- To provide leadership opportunities for students that focus on engagement in campus and community organizations.
- To identify, examine, and recommend organizational changes that remove barriers to inclusion and promote student success.
The MELT (Match. Empower. Learn. Teach) Peer Mentoring Program is coordinated by JCU's Center for Student Belonging. The program works to create a caring mentoring partnership between mentors and mentees. Click here to learn more about MELT!
Upperclass Students Internship Program This program focuses on students getting hands-on experience in full-time internships during the semester. The positions are paid; please review the available positions on our Instagram and handshake page. If you would like inquire on further positions please contact csb@jcu.edu
We understand that there can be challenges unique to first-generation students as the school year progresses. CSB office offers programs to recognize, celebrate, and support first-generation students. This program provides first-gen students with the resources, community, and mentorship needed to navigate college life with confidence.
Ready to take charge of your college experience and connect with a supportive community?
click HERE for more information
CSB provides campus-wide educational events and opportunities that further all students’ development of cultural competence and respect for diversity and social justice. Specifically, we develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that support historically underrepresented students in their personal development and transition throughout their John Carroll University experiences.
To learn more about the programs that CSB has to offer, please click here!
CSB advises 15 cultural student organizations including:
- Black Students in Action (BSA)
- Coptic Club
- East Asian Student Association (EASA)
- Hillel Club
- Italian Club
- Latin American Student Association (LASA)
- LGBTQIA+ Allies
- Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA)
- Muslim Student Association (MSA)
- South Asian Student Association (SASA)
- Streak Accessibility Club
- Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
- Ukrainian Society
- Women and Allies Coalition
- 1st Gen Club
If you have any questions, please email csb@jcu.edu!
CSB identifies and recommends opportunities that remove barriers to inclusion and promote student success.
A few of the services and resources provided by CSB include:
- Paying for College
- Food Assistance
- Mindfulness Exercises for Wellness
- Learning Commons
- Writing Center
- Legal Resources
To learn more about each of these services, please click here!
CSB Lounge
CSB Lounge is available to reserve on Coursedog for student events and meetings.
Black Cultural Center
The Black Cultural Center is a space to celebrate Black culture and innovation while recognizing the history. The Black Students in Action (BSA) Cultural Student Organization organizes meetings, events, community gatherings, art exhibits, and cultural programming for and with the JCU community. These initiatives are led by faculty and staff in collaboration with students. Students utilize the space as a study hall and lounge between events. Everyone is welcome to attend the events and the space.
Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Space
This room serves and supports all students and the holistic wellness of the university community. This space allows individuals of all religious faiths and non-religious beliefs to experience a place for peace, prayer, meditation, and quiet reflection throughout the day.
The first time I ever walked into CSB it was after my RA, Angie Urbina '25, looked at me and said "stop sitting outside and come in girl." Since then CSB has been my landing zone, somewhere to go between classes, to sit and talk with other students, learn new perspectives, and work on class work. CSB has turned me into the leader I am today, given me the chance to impact the students around me positively. CSB has taught me how to engage in meaningful dialogue, not only with students, but with staff and faculty as well. If I hadn't decided to finally sit on the couch and soak in the welcoming environment and warm people I would never have the experiences that are currently shaping my college career." -Maddie McBride '28
