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Diversity & Inclusion

Advocacy, Inclusion and Support

CMASS
The Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success is committed to working with students, student leaders, faculty, and administrators regarding issues that affect the quality of education and campus life. The programs within this office include Academic Support, Cultural Enrichment, Institutional Diversity and Student Development.
CWC
The Center for Women and Community provides leadership opportunities, educational workshops and trainings; counseling, advocacy and support services, and information and referral services on campus and for all of Hampshire County. CWC is also the Rape Crisis Center for the campus and surrounding county, offering 24-hour confidential support to those affected by sexual or relationship violence, including survivors, their family and friends.
WOCLN
The Women of Color Leadership Network provides a home away from home for African American, Latina, Asian American, Native American, Middle Eastern American, multiracial, and multicultural women. Services include advocacy, coaching, mentoring, internships, and a wide range of workshops and events, all with the aim of strengthening self-identity as well as community.
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life provides individual and institutional advocacy, interfaith dialogue, and other educational and bridge-building activities designed to foster an informed, caring and supportive campus community for students of all backgrounds and beliefs. It also serves as the liaison between the University and the private religious organizations and advisers who provide pastoral counseling and other religious services for our students.
The Stonewall Center
The Stonewall Center provides support, advocacy, and programming for LGBT and allied students, staff, and faculty at UMass Amherst and for the larger Pioneer Valley. The Center seeks to educate the campus and local community about heterosexism, genderism, and sexual and gender prejudice in order to create a more inclusive and welcoming climate for bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer, and transgender individuals and their allies.
Veteran Student Resource Center
The Veteran Student Resource Center is a central place on campus to study, relax, meet other student veterans and learn about and access resources. The SVRC hosts a variety of workshops throughout the year, to help you to stay informed and provide support. Stop by for a cup of coffee!

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