What We Do
The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center works to enhance the cultural experiences of students at Mississippi State University. The center provides services through the programs and events offered each year. The dialogues, workshops, and cross-cultural programming offered by HCDC are geared toward leadership and student development, mentorship, and student success.
Mission
The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center strives to enhance the college experience for all students at Mississippi State University. As a “home away from home,” the center creates a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers students to learn, live, and lead in a global and ever-changing environment. Additionally, the center is dedicated to creating programs and initiatives focused on student success, degree attainment, and career readiness outcomes for underrepresented student populations.
Goals
1. Promote student success by increasing the recruitment and retention of underrepresented student populations.
2. Develop communities of support, involvement, and advocacy for underrepresented students.
3. Provide educational opportunities for the university to foster a culture of access, opportunity and success
4. Implement and develop a structure to holistically assess the outcomes of the center’s programs and experiences of students.