Charleston Southern University’s diverse community consists of individuals varying in ethnic makeup, cultural background, age, language, educational and professional experience, veteran and socioeconomic status from multiple regions in the United States and a variety of nations. This exposure to faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds with unique experiences and perspectives enriches education and personal development in the classroom, residence halls, student organizations and campus community. To support CSU’s mission, the Office of Diversity welcomes your ideas and participation in the planning of educational programming, sharing experiences and talent.
In alignment with the institution’s biblical core values, the Office of Diversity is designed to promote a positive and supportive campus climate for all faculty, staff and students.
The university regards diversity as an enhancement to its mission of promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment; therefore, the Office of Diversity seeks to cultivate a campus community that prepares students, faculty and staff to serve in diverse contexts.
CSU is affiliated with the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education and the Intercollegiate Black History Month Consortium.
How Diverse is CSU?
- 3,433 Enrollment (2,859 Undergraduate/574 Graduate)
- 30.9% Students of color
- 64% Female/36% Male
- 19% Out-of-State Undergraduates, representing 41 states
- 41 Countries represented by International Students
- 14.5% of Undergraduates age 25 or older
Defining diversity
Meet the Diversity Council
The CSU Diversity Council is composed of faculty, staff and students who have been recommended because of their influence, excellence in leadership and passion to see diversity efforts on our campus grow. The purpose of the Diversity Council is to promote the university’s understanding of diversity as found in the institution’s diversity statement, to plan diversity events for the entire campus and to keep a finger on the pulse of campus diversity.
Cultural Diversity Committee
1 Chronicles 16:24 “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”
The Charleston Southern University Cultural Diversity Committee implements programs that highlight minority cultures on campus. At CSU, diversity is a core element in academic excellence, and it is a reflection of a caring Christian community. We seek to ensure an academic environment that welcomes, recognizes, respects and celebrates the heritage and culture of all students. The Cultural Diversity Committee is composed of faculty and staff who are committed to celebrating diversity on the CSU campus under the direction of the vice president of academic affairs. https://thebestschools.org/resources/resources-for-black-college-students/
https://nursejournal.org/articles/what-are-schools-doing-to-increase-diversity-in-nursing/
Resources
Black College Students Meant to Increase Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
How Nursing Schools Are Increasing Diversity in Nursing
Challenges Faced by Black Nurses in the Profession: Q&A With an Advocate
Guide to Online Healthcare Education
Financial Aid for Military and Veterans
Addressing Disparities in Finance for Black and African Americans
A Study of the Best Cities for Black Women Financially
A Study of Where Communities of Color Pay More for Auto Insurance