Center for Multicultural Student Services jmu.edu/multicultural What is the Center for Multicultural Student Services? CMSS is an integral part of the student experience at James Madison University as we educate and advocate for racial equity, intersectionality and effective allyship. The Center strives to support an inclusive campus through dialogue, leadership experiences and cultural celebrations beyond the classroom that honor and value diverse identities. How does CMSS go about their mission? Throughout the school-year, CMSS hosts a number of events and programs that focus on cultural education, social justice, diversity and inclusion. Our student organizations and DEEP Impact facilitate events weekly as well. CMSS is located on the first floor of the Student Success Center and has lounge areas with a television, conference rooms and computer space for students to utilize. The space is open and welcome to all students who enjoy surrounding themselves with others from diverse backgrounds. What student organizations fall under the CMSS umbrella? CMSS is home to 47 multicultural student organizations. These organizations are diverse in their membership, with interests ranging in the areas of ethnic identity, religious affiliation, multicultural Greek life and academics. If interested in joining CMSS student organizations, please visit their tables at Student Org Night. What resources does CMSS offer? • Cultural Programming and Diversity Awareness: o Guest speakers or performers, educational workshops, presentations, trainings, social activities, • Diversity Recruitment and Retention: o Collaborations with JMU Admissions • Leadership Development: o CMSS Student Organization
o Student Travel o DEEP Impact o MLK Celebration Week
• Student Support: o Student organization/personal development, social justice advocacy,
marketing/advertisement, Wellness Passport co-sponsorship/partnership, etc.
Can any student become involved with CMSS? Yes, through student organizations associated with CMSS, volunteer on program committees, participate in leadership programs, attend trips and conferences, work in our department during the year and summer and utilize any other services offered. What jobs are available for students in CMSS? CMSS has several student employment positions throughout the academic year, related to office/front desk assistance and graphic design. We also accept a number of student volunteers each year. Finally, our DEEP Impact program hires Diversity Educators annually. The Yard is in front of the Student Success Center and houses fraternity and sorority plots that represent Black Greek letter organizations, Latinx fraternities and sororities and Asian interest fraternities and sororities, all within the Inter-Cultural Greek Council. Currently ICGC is made up of 13 organizations which have been on campus since 1971.
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