Themed Living Learning Community
Themed Living Learning Community
Local Volunteer/Community Organizations
Student Involvement Center &
Student Organizations
University Program Community Rights & Responsibilites Understanding the Conduct Process Student Organization Conduct Resources Grievance & The Code of Conduct Cultural & Diversity Education Programming Student Involvement/ Nontraditional Student Services Working with Students' Attorney Parents and Family Advisory Board Community Rights & Responsibilities Advising a Student Organization Joining the DoS Faculty/Staff Network Participating in Community Service Participating in Student Trips & Retreats Funding for Cultural Programming
Organizations
The Multi-Ethnic Cultural and Co-Curricular Programming Advisory Committee (MECCPAC) is a diversity initiative offered through the Dean of Students Office. The committee reviews applications to provide matching co-sponsorship funds for cultural, educational, and multi-ethnic programs that help build awareness and appreciation within the Illinois State community for African American, Latin American, Native American, and Asian American cultures; women; people with disabilities; and gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender persons (GLBT).
| Celebrated Group | Months of Celebration |
| Latino Heritage | Mid September – Mid October |
| Disability Awareness | October |
| Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, & Transgender | Mid October – Mid November |
| Native American Awareness | November |
| Black History | February |
| Women’s History | March |
| Asian American History | April |
*NOTE: Programming for celebrated groups are not limited to the months indicated. Programs are offered throughout the academic year.
Registered student organizations, academic departments, the International House, and other groups hosting events that promote diversity education and build cultural awareness and appreciation can apply for funding from MECCPAC for their events. MECCPAC will share financial responsibility to combine resources to promote multicultural programming for approved applications.
Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available by September 1, 2012.