Support Groups

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has dedicated staff members to provide our underrepresented students a safe space that strengthen the bonds between each other, create networks with other students, staff, faculty and alumni, develop leaders by improving communication and collaboration and strengthen values and self-esteem.

 
Members of Men of Excellence taking a picture together with Richard Taylor.

Men of Excellence is a program that focuses on undergraduate and graduate students at Wichita State University by supporting our men of color at this institution and the experiences that they share.

Members of Phenomenal Women taking a picture together with Tarana Burke.

Phenomenal Women is a program that focuses on undergraduate and graduate students at Wichita State University by supporting our women of color at this institution and the experiences that they share.

 
Students sitting together smiling.

Black Excellence

Black Excellence is a newly launched platform that will provide resources to build on culture, tradition and intersectionality to support academics, identities and social excellence for students.

In this platform, students will be provided campus resources, professional development, academic support, connections to Black faculty, staff and alumni, and a Living Learning Community for those living on-campus.

 
Students walking down the stairs smiling at each other.

Latinos Lead

Latinos Lead is a program that focuses on facilitating a seamless transition from college to the workforce by focusing on three areas, including cultural awareness, personal development and leadership skills. Students will gain improved self-awareness across leadership competencies, access to a cross-sector and multi-industry network of Latino professionals and enhance their career presence and personal brand.