Office of Diversity & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) serves to advance Champlain College’s commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion through programming, advising, and advocacy. We invite you to take an active role in creating an inclusive campus! Ensure your voice is heard!

Intentionally Inclusive

We strive to create a community that embraces differences, recognizing that through thoughtful engagement, we learn from our differences. The values of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice are inextricably linked to creativity and innovation.

We further understand that to create a more equitable and inclusive community, we must take an active and intentional approach.

ODI Senior Celebration in the Champlain Room

A Resource for All Champlain Students

As an advocate for historically underrepresented populations, ODI provides support services that create a stronger Champlain community and amplify the voices of all of our students.

We host guest speakers on campus, collaborate with faculty and staff to provide homework help, facilitate pro-social programs, and more.

Connect with ODI

Come Visit Us!

We are located across from the Fireside Lounge in the IDX Student Life Center. Come say hi! The ODI is a social space for you to receive encouragement, support, and stress relief.

Resources

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Get Involved

Learn how you can get involved with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, including events, cultural programming, student affinity groups, and more.

AHEAD Program

Looking to get ahead in your transition to college life? Learn more about the AHEAD Program for incoming students, and hear from students who attended.

Interfaith Resources

Visit the Interfaith Room in the MIC Library and find a comprehensive list of off-campus interfaith resources.

group photo of the ahead program wearing green shirts

a group of about 20 students smile at the camera in the courtyard alongside musician gustavo moradel

Space & Event Photos

a group of about 20 students sit in blue chairs in fireside lounge playing a game in groups of 5 — Fireside Lounge, located adjacent to the ODI space, is a great place to study and converse with friends. Many ODI and affinity-group events are hosted here.

Students in the JEDI SAB event posing for a photo in a classroom — The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Student Advisory Board (JEDI SAB) is an opportunity for students to engage in conversations about systemic issues facing the Champlain community.

two people repaint the red, black, and green crosswalk on campus that says "black lives matter" — The Black Lives Matter crosswalk is located outside the IDX Student Life Center and is repainted by the ODI and Student Government Association on an ongoing basis.

The ODI has always been my favorite space on campus. It is a festive space to be in at any time of the day and has taught me to focus on my passions of being around others and promoting social justice. Being a member of the ODI community has helped me foster relationships with students, organizations, and mentors that have helped me develop into the person I am today.

Vilcina Laplante, ’24

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

Location

IDX Room 303
262 S Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401

Office Hours

Open 24/7

Contact Us

Meet Our Campus Partners

four students smile with paintbrushes in hand as they paint an intersex flag crosswalk on campus, with blue skies behind them

Women’s & Gender Center

The Women’s & Gender Center is an inclusive and comfortable space for students to explore empowerment & leadership development, gender identity & sexual orientation, and sexual violence awareness & prevention.

Chauncey’s Cupboard

Take advantage of food and hygiene products at Champlain’s food pantry, open to all students and employees.

international students posing over the champlain college sign for international orientation

Office of International Student Services

The Office of International Student Services (OISS) is the designated home base for the international community and its allies at Champlain College.