What does diversity mean to you? We use the + to stand for the multitude of other letters that represent people who see themselves in this identity.
This page will include stories, news, and announcements regarding ethnicity, disabilities, sexuality, and socio-economic issues. The Office of Intercultural Student Affairs (ICSA) supports the holistic development of African, Latinx, Asian, Native American, Multiracial, International, New American and LGBTQ+ students. ICSA staff members are available to discuss academic, cultural, personal, and so
cial concerns with students as they transition and integrate into the community and throughout their entire careers at Emerson. ICSA advises many cultural organizations and supports all organizations whose missions focus on topics in close alignment with the mission of the department. Additionally, the department presents a variety of equity and justice programs and discussions and cultural community gatherings throughout the academic year. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender, Queer, Questioning (LGBTQ+) Student Life
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) Student Life is housed within the Division of Student Affairs (See Intercultural Student Affairs), and provides support for LGBTQ+ students. The staff strives to enhance the quality of life for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, recognizing that sexual orientation and gender expression work through and are influenced by race, ethnicity, gender, culture, age, class, faith, ability status, and other social characteristics. The Director of Intercultural Student Affairs (ICSA) provides consultation to students in the area of queer issues and offers educational, informational, and advocacy services. Additionally, LGBTQ+ student organizations including EAGLE (Emerson Alliance of Gays Lesbians and Everyone) and SheCult (Art Collective for Queer Women and Femmes) are advised and supported by the Director of Intercultural Student Affairs. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as asexual, pansexual (experiencing attraction towards all genders), demisexual (sexual attraction tied to emotional attraction), kink, Kothi, and more. Sexual orientation, romantic orientation, and gender identity are fluid and exist on a continuum. This office seeks to support all students in the rainbow.
