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Student Diversity Programs

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Student Diversity Programs

The Student Diversity Programs Office (SDP) represents the School of Education’s commitment to diversity and access to higher education. SDP houses programs that serve students from K-12 to those interested in graduate school.  These programs include:

  • College Access Program (CAP):  A three-week residential pre-college program preparing high school students from low-income families and ethnically underrepresented backgrounds for college admission and beyond.
  • Summer Education Research Program (SERP):  An eight-week residential summer research program for undergraduate students interested pursuing graduate degrees. 
  • American Indian Curriculum Services:  An office offers assistance to faculty, staff, and students in our Teacher Education Programs about the teaching and learning of American Indian's history, cultures, and sovereignty in the K-12 classrooms.
  • The Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention (OURR):  A team of staff who responsible for recruitment and retention of undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in the School of Education.
  • Education Graduate Research Scholars (Ed-GRS):  A fellowship program which provides not only funding to graduate students from underrepresent backgrounds but also opportunities to network, build community, and connect with faculty members.

We are excited to bring you a brief summary of our programs and services. More information about each program can be found at respective web sites or by calling our office at 890-2580. We look forward to continuing our support to students and hearing from you and answering any questions you may have.