The Office of Student Inclusion and Involvement (OSII)

The Office of Student Inclusion and Involvement (OSII) promotes, facilitates, and advocates for a welcoming, socially just and inclusive campus community by supporting the retention of diverse student populations and providing diversity education and multicultural programs for students and the surrounding community. Our goal is to create a community that recognizes challenges and transforms their individual attitudes towards difference, while learning to celebrate the rich contributions of all cultures.

The Office of Student Inclusion and Involvement (OSII) oversees five main areas which include: student equity and diversity, campus programming, leadership programs, off-campus and commuter student services, and new student orientation programs. OSII serves as the primary source from social, leadership, co-curricular and multicultural campus opportunities for all Edgewood students. We cultivate a variety of opportunities for campus engagement that create a well-rounded student experience and works to enhance the academic mission of Edgewood College.

Through involvement with the Office of Student Inclusion and Involvement, students will:

Develop interdependence and a sense of belonging.
Recognize their role in creating an inclusive environment at Edgewood College.
Develop a range of leadership skills such as critical and reflective thinking, working through conflict, and effectively motivating others.
Demonstrate the ability to acknowledge and respect individuals with different backgrounds and social identities.
Connect what they are learning in the classroom through social and co-curricular experiences.
Promote social change using the tenets of our Dominican Heritage.

Multicultural Student Lounge

PRD 206

The primary mission of the Multicultural Student Lounge is to collaboratively strengthen and sustain an inclusive campus where all students, particularly students of color and other historically underserved students, can realize an authentic Edgewood College Experience. The Multicultural Student Lounge serves as a haven of support, solidarity and a space to share experiences among students. Historically known as the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, located in 206 of the Predolin Humanities Center, this space is distinct because it recognizes the activism and accomplishments of students of color and other historically underserved students.

Queer Student Center

PRD 208

The primary mission of the Queer Student Center is to collaboratively empower and support a campus where all students who identify as LGBTQ+ can feel comfortable and have access to an authentic Edgewood College Experience. Queer Student Center serves as a havens of liberation, solidarity and a space to share experiences among students. Located in 208 of the Predolin Humanities Center, this space is distinct because it recognizes the activism, persistence and accomplishments of various students, faculty, and staff.

Student Org Resource Center

PRD 234

The Student Org Resource Center is a space to provide all students and student organization with a space to plan, study, have a quick meeting and fellowship! Located in 234 of the Predolin Humanities Center, this space is stocked with paper, markers and tons of other supplies that you might need to plan your next program or event. In addition, the Student Org Resource Center also serves as the location of the OSII Leadership Team!

Student Information Desk

PRD 2nd Floor

Located on the second floor of the Preodlin Humanities Center, the Student Information Desk serves as the face of OSII. This desk serves as a one-stop-shop for all of your OSII questions and concerns!