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The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) promotes and oversees all student facing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) learning experiences, programs, services, trainings, and initiatives for WPI.
Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) Fund
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) houses several identity centers which are designed to foster an inclusive campus community which respects, honors, and celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in all of its dimensions; including but not limited to differences of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, nationality/citizenship, and other identities. This fund directly supports the functions and services of the OASIS Multicultural Center, Collegiate Religious Center, Center for Black Excellence, and Lavender Lounge.
Student Diversity Initiatives Funds
Student Diversity Initiatives include the engaging learning experiences, programs, services, trainings, and initiatives facilitated by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME). This fund directly supports programs and services for BIPOC/ALANA students, LGBTQIAP+ students, first-generation students, women, and low-income students.
Connections Experience Fund
The mission of the Connections Experience is to prepare incoming WPI students to successfully navigate through college while developing a community of leaders and scholars compelled to advocate for equity and inclusion, promote holistic development, and provide peer support. The Connections Experience incorporates social and academic development opportunities that will ease the transition into the WPI community, encourage inclusive excellence, and provide academically focused support and resources. This fund directly supports the programmatic elements, supplies, trips, and other endeavors for the Connections Pre-Orientation Program.
ODIME Student Organizations Fund
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) supports and elevates the mission, vision, and values of the various multicultural, intercultural, and cross cultural student affinity groups on campus. This fund directly supports the programs and activities of these student organizations.
ODIME Research Scholarship Fund
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) supports the research and scholar activities of our undergraduate and graduate students whenever possible. We are committed to producing global citizens who are willing to use their knowledge and expertise to effectively address social, political, economic, and climate issues faced by society. This fund directly supports student research activities and participation in WPI's Early Research Experience in E-Term (EREE), Research Experiences for Undergraduates, and other special projects or scholarship activities.
OASIS House Endowment
The primary location of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education is in the OASIS Multicultural Center (OASIS House). OASIS (offering acceptance, support, and inclusion to students) House provides a place for students to relax, socialize, and host gatherings. This fund directly support the programs, services, functions, and facilities of the 20 Schussler Road property.