Colby-Sawyer College is committed to being an inclusive and diverse campus community which celebrates multiple perspectives. We recognize that diversity extends beyond recruitment and must include programs and active engagement in a dialogue that aims at understanding one another, is underscored by respect, and reaches into all corners of our campus community.
Progressive Scholars…
The Progressive Scholars Program was developed in 2008 to bring more geographic, racial and ethnic diversity to the college by forming partnerships with urban high schools where talented student leaders could be recruited for a special scholarship to attend Colby-Sawyer.
Clubs and Organizations…
There are a variety of clubs and organizations at Colby-Sawyer that support and engage the diversity of our students.
Diversity Awareness…
The Office of Citizenship Education provides information and facilitates programs on a variety of cultural and diversity topics.
Our LGBT Community…
Colby-Sawyer College fully welcomes and supports our LGBT community members with the SafeZones student organization, openly out faculty and staff members, gender-neutral bathrooms, and a variety of campus-wide events and programs.
International Programs…
Colby-Sawyer is linked to the world through study-away programs, its international student population, and clubs and organizations that explore and celebrate diverse cultures.
Access Resources for Students with Disabilities…
Qualified students with disabilities are provided with equal access to participate in and benefit from the opportunities available at the college.
Civil Rights Policies…
Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a humane atmosphere in which the gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or gender identity of an individual or group are respected and not disparaged.
Diversity Steering Committee…
Advisory group of faculty across our academic who help lead our campus community towards inclusive.
