At InterCultural Student Initiatives, our mission is to address the educational needs of our multicultural campus by fostering connection, collaboration, and community. We are committed to empowering and enhancing the student experience while promoting success for every individual.
Through our work, we actively advance these core principles:
Building Social Understanding
We foster meaningful connections and promote open dialogue to deepen our understanding of one another. By exploring the ways government, finance, relationships, and popular culture shape our worldviews, we encourage students to reflect on how these influences affect their ability to thrive within communities and grow collectively.
Expanding Cultural Awareness
We prioritize developing a knowledge-based understanding and respect for the differences that exist between people across various communities, neighborhoods, and countries. This journey encourages students to embrace diversity as a strength and see the world through a broader lens.
Fostering Unity
Unity is at the heart of everything we do. By bringing people together in collaborative efforts, we aim to promote principles that drive constructive change and collective success, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Intentional Belonging
The reality of knowing that you are respected, valued and accepted with access and equity in whatever environment you live, learn, grow and develop in.
Support for Students
Contact Information
InterCultural Student Initiatives (ISI)
Student Service Center (SSC), Room 1111
David A. Swope Sr.
Manager, InterCultural Student Initiatives and Peer Mentoring
(630) 942-2565
Email: swoped28@cod.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elizabeth Gómez de la Casa
Manager, Intercultural Student Initiatives and Student Support
Hablo español
(630) 942-3146
Email: gomezdelacasae@cod.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.