Student of Color Leadership Retreat

The purpose of the 10th Annual Student of Color Leadership Retreat (SoCLR) is to strengthen cross-cultural communication and relationships across campus, dialogue about issues of diversity, and work for social change. The SoCLR is a daylong event designed to fortify participants in leadership roles here on campus and beyond, to focus on shared experiences and to critically examine various issues and isms that relate to living in a multicultural and diverse community.  These goals are accomplished through community building and personal reflection exercises that help students identify as social change agents. SoCLR is intended for students who currently hold leadership positions as well as those interested in further involvement on campus.

The retreat will take place from 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, in the Lory Student Center, North Ballroom. 

Registration Forms will be available on September 3, 2008.

Student of Color Retreat - Rich Salas
Rich Salas, Assistant Director of El Centro Student Services, facilitates small group dialogue. 		Keynote address
Students listen intently to a keynote address.
Student of Color Retreat - Club Kulturang Pilipin@
Club Kulturang Pilipn@ performs dances native to the Phillipines 		Small group discussion
Students talk about issues in a small discussion.
Student of Color Retreat - Retreat participants
Retreat participants create pieces for the multicultural quilt 		Quilt
Students display the completed multicultural quilt
Student Leadership Involvement and Community Engagement
 

HIGHLIGHTS

Quotes from last year’s participants

The retreat made me see my skin color on a predominantly white campus as a way where I can share my culture and experiences rather than hide them.

I learned a lot about other people and cultures, life on campus, the facilities available for me/us…It was great!

The retreat helped me increase my understanding of how to become a better ally.