Student Leadership Cohorts & Groups

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These are our student leadership cohorts and groups. Also listed below is our Diversity Leadership Transcript Program. Please scroll down for descriptions and contact information.

A-Gi-Ya/Mujer/Woman Coalition

The A-Gi-Ya/Mujer/Woman Coalition, built on an intercultural model, aims to build a community of strong women who wish to further social justice and explore mutual interests to contribute to their academic experience and facilitate individual transformation. If you are interested in joining, feel free to contact one of the following intercultural specialists and advisors to the coalition, so that we may follow up with you regarding this exciting program: Indra Leyva-Santiago, leyva-santiago.1@osu.edu, Nicole Nieto, nieto.12@osu.edu,  or Candi Krisch, krisch.1@osu.edu.

Bias Assessment Response Team Student Representatives Board

Council of Black Leaders

The Council of Black Leaders (CBL) is a wonderful leadership opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. This planning and advisory council works directly with the Multicultural Center to plan quality programs, ensure collaboration with other university units and community groups, and to assist with proactive student advocacy. The CBL invite all who identify with the Black Diaspora into the OSU Community to help make sure their voice is heard. Meetings take place every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, Lincoln Tower, room 128. See the calendar of events for meeting dates or contact Christa Porter, porter.554@osu.edu, for more information.

The Nationwide Diversity Leadership Transcript Program

The Diversity Leadership Transcript Program (DLTP) is geared toward undergraduate, graduate or professional students interested in enhancing their OSU experience through co-curricular involvement focused on diversity, social justice, service and leadership. The program encourages students to gain leadership expertise in diversity as well as participate in community service and activities. DLTP provides diversity training through experiential learning and service and serves as a unique way of supporting student identity and interpersonal development during their time at The Ohio State University. DLTP participants will receive a Certificate in Intercultural Awareness and Community Engagement at the end of the academic year. This certificate will verify to employers and graduate schools that recipients are prepared to live and work in a diverse environment and committed to improving their communities. The program includes several cohorts based within the Multicultural Center and within other student groups. The cohorts and their contact persons are listed below. For general questions regarding the program, contact Rachel Gibson, rgibson@studentlife.osu.edu.

Cohorts within the Multicultural Center:

Cohorts within other OSU student groups:

GLBT First Year Cohort

The GLBT First Year Cohort started in 2007 as a way for first year students and first year transfer students to get to know the campus and the Columbus community. We meet for coffee and conversation, go on outings, and this year we will be doing a service project together. To find out more information contact Hartman Brawley at brawley.3@buckeyemail.osu.edu, or find us on Facebook!

GLBT Leaders Council

The GLBT Leaders Council seeks to meet the growing need for support, networking, and awareness among the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) student organizations across The Ohio State University and beyond. The organization promotes collaboration and communication among organizations and encourages and facilitates the professional, academic, and leadership development of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. GLBT Leaders Council will foster relationships with other top university GLBT groups, existing OSU clubs, faculty and staff, and other community resources to achieve these ends. Contact Lexie Beer at lbeer@studentlife.osu.edu, for more information.

GLBT Leadership Support

The GLBT Leadership Support program provides support to current student leaders and works to identify and support our future leaders. Some elements of the program include one-on-one support to current student leaders as they navigate the role of developing a vibrant and diverse community; unique networking opportunities for leaders to connect with local and national leadership; retreats and skills trainings; on-going problem solving support. Contact Lexie Beer at lbeer@studentlife.osu.edu, for more information.

GLBT Programming Board

The GLBT Programming Board is a group of students who set out to connect with other student leaders, organizations and individuals to create programming FOR students BY students by helping create a sense of community. This group works closely with the Multicultural Center and all ideas are welcome! Contact Jordan Peters at peters.398@osu.edu, for more information.

Intergroup Council

The Intergroup Council is the Multicultural Center's first student ambassadors group. This multicultural group of students are building their skills in intra and intercultural community leadership. Watch for these dynamic students at a variety of events. For more information contact IGC President Roman Berhe at berhe.4@osu.edu or IGC Coordinator TJ Stewart, tstewart@studentlife.osu.edu.

BELLA (Balancing  Education, Life and Latina Awareness)

The purpose of the cohort is to create a community among multi-generations of women that actively works towards solidarity, leadership, and community wellness a The Ohio State University. We guide this program, based in the seven principles: truth, justice, righteousness, reciprocity, balance, harmony and order. Using these principles, we begin an ongoing journey of increasing awareness and making conscious choices towards a more successful existence for ourselves and our communities. Members consistently ask themselves and each other to strive towards righteousness, to serve in the best interest of the common good, and to continue holding responsibility for our society's health.

Social Justice Cohort

The Social Justice Cohort (SJC), part of the Diversity Leadership Transcript Program, allows students to expand their knowledge on issues related to social justice, diversity, leadership and service. Cohort members take part in the cohort's Dinner and Dialogue series regarding topics such as racism, sexism, heterosexism and classism. In addition, members attend the Multicultural Center's What's Your Story series events and participate in the planning of a yearly service activity. Students who complete all requirements earn their Certificate in Intercultural Awareness and Community Engagement. For more information or to join SJC contact Rachel Gibson, rgibson@studentlife.osu.edu.

Strength, Unity and Respect Program

This weekly support group for Hispanic/Latino men, come together weekly to discuss social, cultural and personal events affecting our community. Upon your arrival to OSU, you will be invited to various mixers and social events where male students have the opportunity to meet one another, establish contacts with student leaders and groups, and socialize with the OSU Hispanic/Latin@ community. For more information contact Adrian Huerta, huerta.5@osu.edu.