OFFICE OF DIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

"Moving beyond our differences...Embracing our similarities"

Mission and Purpose

The purpose of ODPS is to provide services that promote successful college experiences for diverse populations. These services aim to foster student development, increase cultural awareness and provide learning outcomes which are globally focused. This office will provide activities and programs that enhance the academic and social needs of a diverse and ever-changing university population. ODPS is committed to ensuring that our campus will be a safe-space of cultural and social inclusion.

Are you interested in spreading the gift of diversity at CSU?

The Office of Diversity Programs and Services (ODPS) will be sponsoring a student organization whose sole purpose is to expand the push of inclusion and nurturing unity through diversity by seeking commonality beyond obvious differences. We are seeking students who are dedicated to the promotion of diversity in a collegiate setting, while encouraging a mutual respect for cultural and social differences on our campus.  Those interested in expanding these efforts are asked to email Dynasty Battest, Student Development Specialist for the ODPS at battest_dynasty@columbusstate.edu.

2012 Honorees

African American Male Initiative Recognition: CSU Collegiate 100

CSU Goizueta Foundation Scholarship: Luis Ortiz

Faith-Based Humanitarian Award: Tony Gray of Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Outstanding Student with a Disability Award: Wesley O’Neal

John D. Townsend Achievement Award: Kiera Cox and Michael Anselm

Kiongozi Award for Outstanding International Leadership: Devan Ellis

Lavender Alliance Community Award: Dr. Darryl Holloman

Servant Leadership and Civility Award: Ingrid Gamboa

Women’s Leadership Award: Katherine Brock

 

 

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