Staff

This section features multiple AC programs and opportunities that support advisors in their professional development and deepen their involvement with the American Cultures Center's programs. As valued staff members who play an essential role in bringing students into all that AC has to offer, we encourage advisors and advising teams to check out the resources and opportunities available for them to develop their own understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice in their roles.

This section offers advisors an in-depth understanding of the AC requirement’s historical roots, significance, and contemporary applications. Please explore our curated recordings, slides, and expansive explanations, to help you can explore the complex layers that make AC a vital part of students’ political and social education, including:

In October 2025, the American Cultures Center staff presented to the advising team in the College of Letters and Sciences about the American Cultures Requirement. The presentation included background on the AC requirement, data findings on the AC curriculum, updates about new and existing projects, and group discussion about how advisors can best support students in navigating American Cultures. You can access the presentation slides and recording below.

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The 'Staff as Students of Social Justice' (SSSJ) Program is an important expression of the campus’s commitment to staff’s intellectual and professional development, especially around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice. This program is a keystone effort of the university’s work towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Campus. Piloted in Fall 2020, the SSSJ Program is a unique opportunity to learn...