Office for Inclusion
Preparing South Dakota Mines students for success in the global community through the promotion and support of cultural diversity.
Office for Inclusion Mission Statement
The Office for Inclusion cultivates an inclusive campus climate that supports underrepresented populations, fosters respect for those with diverse backgrounds, and promotes cultural proficiency among faculty, staff and students.
South Dakota Mines Inclusion Statement
South Dakota Mines & Technology is committed to cultivating an inclusive learning environment where faculty, staff, and students can grow and succeed. We value the diversity of unique backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and talents within our community.
It is our goal to promote a culture of respect, honor, understanding, integrity, and collaboration. It is through this diversity and inclusion that we find our strength.
We are here to help students from underrepresented populations thrive at the South Dakota Mines while preserving cultural distinctiveness through the following services provided:
- Pre-Orientation Program
- Book loan library
- Professional and corporate presentations in STEM
- Cultural speakers
- Student support lunches
- Tutoring and peer mentoring
- Identifying scholarship opportunities
- Assistance with internships and co-ops
- Cultural competency trainings
- Honoring Ceremony for American Indian graduates
- Diversity education materials
- Assessments: Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) & Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0)
Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
Opportunity for All - Inclusive success resource guide
Tiospaye - American Indian scholar program
Campus Diversity Report - Mines continues to raise awareness and improve campus diversity
American Indian Summary Report - Mines has several programs that support the access and success of American Indian students
and surrounding community
WiSE - Women in Science and Engineering organization that helps every woman student find success
Inclusion Organizations - Student groups from underrepresented communities participate in cultural, political, educational and
social activities
Contact Information:
Cedric Collinge
Director of Inclusion
Cedric.Collinge@sdsmt.edu
Phone: (605) 394-2213