Carnegie Mellon Summer Opportunities for Access and Inclusion is a pre-college program coordinated by Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, designed to prepare high school students for college success. Participants engage in programming centered on access, social justice, and campus climate, while building leadership skills and a strong sense of community. The program places a particular emphasis on fostering diversity and inclusion, giving students the tools and support they need to thrive in higher education. It is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain meaningful college preparation at one of the nation's top research universities.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Bringing people together around a shared cause to create real change.
Understanding and respectfully engaging with people from different backgrounds.
Fully focusing on and understanding what someone else is communicating.
Guiding and supporting someone else as they learn or grow in a skill.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Students develop leadership and community organizing skills through diversity-focused programming and student engagement initiatives.
Program emphasizes inclusion, support networks, and advocacy for historically marginalized student populations.
Students practice active listening, mentoring, and peer support through community building and intergroup dialogue programs.
Focus on diversity initiatives, cultural competency, and creating inclusive communities mirrors HR's role in organizational culture.
Community Experiences
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