Mission

Philosophy

The Office of Intercultural Engagement and Leadership is designed to provide the resources necessary to express and explore a student's cultural identity as well as provide an academic, social, and cultural support structure. Intercultural Affairs seeks to provide a national forum where important issues of diversity and cultural values can be broadly addressed on campus and within the global community. OIA collaborates with students, faculty, staff and external constituents to enhance the core values of intellectual excellence, social responsibility and a diverse community. Grinnell College celebrates and honors the individual identities of our thriving and actively conscientious college environment.

Mission

Intercultural Engagement and Leadership provides advising, programming, and resources to enrich the intellectual prowess and culture of Grinnell College.

Responsibilities include:

• Individual and group advising for students personal growth and development.
• Support of student organizations in their leadership skills, fiscal responsibility and cultural competence.
• Educational, social and cultural programming in collaboration with other campus departments and organizations.