Cross-Cultural Leadership Center, CSU, Chico
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
Meriam Library 172 • 898-4101 • Email: cultural@csuchico.edu
We are located in Meriam Library, directly across from the BMU Marketplace. Come stop by during our hours of operation!
Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 8 PM
Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Mission Statement
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center values and respects the richness and understanding that diversity brings. The Center exists to create an environment in which all students, regardless of their ethnicity, culture, or differences, feel safe and respected. Through leadership development, cultural awareness, community education, and the creation of a constructive social change, the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center will contribute a positive, enriching, and memorable life experience to every student of CSU, Chico and its surrounding community.
Programs & Events
G.R.A.D. (Getting Resources, Advice, & Direction)
Campus Services Series
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
On Going, TBA
This on-going program focuses on the CCLC’s commitment to student success by enhancing their college experience and providing academic services directing students to graduation. We have invited campus services into the CCLC to make their services more accessible to our students through workshops, on-on-ones, drop-in office hours, and study space. Services being highlighted are the Career Center, Student Learning Center, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Counseling, Student Activities, Study Abroad Office, and more!
REEL DIVERSITY
Friday Afternoon Movie Series
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
Fridays 2:00 – 4:00pm
FREE
A Friday afternoon movie is the perfect way to wind down your week and be inspired and educated. Every Friday, the CCLC will show a movie with significant cultural representation. Come make yourself comfortable on our over stuffed couches and enjoy REEL DIVERSITY. Some movies include: The Color Purple, Selena, I am Sam, Laramie Project, Selena, Blossoms of Fire, Malcolm X, and more!
CEO Speaker Series
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
Mondays from February, 2, 2009 – April 20, 2009
12noon on Mondays – FREE EVENT
This is a unique series highlighting successful businessmen and businesswomen for an hour ever Monday at noon. Our speakers will share their personal stories, their secrets to success, discuss how they overcame life’s obstacles, and answer audience’s questions. The speaker line-up includes members of International Rotary, CSUC’s Board of Trustees, and prominent community members.
Chicano/Latino(a) Empowerment Retreat
Shady Creek Conference Facility
Friday, February 20, 2009 – Sunday, February 22, 2009
$25 deposit required
*Applications due Monday, February 9, 2009
This life changing weekend retreat is designed to bring together and empower Chicano/Latino(a) students, faculty, and staff through teambuilding exercises, small group discussions, and inspiring keynote speakers. This event is presented by the Chicano/Latino Council and co-sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
Asian American Excellence Conference
Shady Creek Conference Facility
Friday, February 27, 2009 – Sunday, March 1, 2009
$25 deposit required
*Applications due Monday, February 16, 2009
This life changing weekend conference is designed to bring together and empower Asian-American students, faculty, and staff through teambuilding exercises, small group discussions, and inspiring keynote speakers. This year’s theme is “Our Community, Our Voice.”
Spirit of a Woman Conference
Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
Friday, March 6, 2009, 8:00 – 5:00 pm
FREE For CSUC Students, $100 for Non-Students
*Applications due Monday, February 16, 2009
Many Generations of women have gone through life facing several obstacles. It has been the “Pillars of Support” that we have built through out daily lives that have strengthened and inspired us to challenge ourselves to move forward. This year’s Spirit of a Woman Conference will be a unique, powerful, and intimate experience for all who attend. Space is limited to 150 attendees, 75 students, and 75 non-students. Spirit of a Woman Scholarships for students will also be awarded at this event.
Young Women’s Conference
Cross-Cultural Leadership Conference
Saturday, March 28, 2009 – Sunday, March 29, 2009
FREE
This conference is designed for local “at-risk” high school women to be mentored by CSUC women through workshops covering topics from self-image, relationships, applying to college, self-commitment, and more. This weekend is sure to be inspiring for both our local high school young women and CSUC women.
University Awards Reception
Bell Memorial Auditorium
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
FREE
Every spring the Office of Vice-President for Student Affairs hosts this comprehensive awards programs honoring outstanding CSUC students in the areas of academic excellence, service, and leadership.
Leadership and Success Conference
Bell Memorial Auditorium
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
8 AM – 5 PM
Before Friday, April 10: $10 Conference Fee
After Friday, April 10: $12 Conference Fee
A variety of successful local business owners, community leaders, and respected academics will share their experiences in world of leadership and their journey to success. This day-long conference is an opportunity for Chico State students to learn, listen, engage, and discuss insights to student leadership. Through workshops, panels, and energizing discussion groups, our goal is to equip you with knowledge, inspiration and motivation to maximize your potential and lead successfully.
Registration will be from 8 AM - 8:30 AM in the BMU Auditorium. We encourage all participants to wear business casual attire and bring networking materials (i.e. business cards). There will also be a 50/50 raffle available for participants to win a cash prize!
To participate, come by the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and pick-up an application (Meriam Library 172, across from the BMU Marketplace)! Submit the completed application form and conference fee (see below) to the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center by Monday, April 20.
If submitted on or before Friday, April 10, the conference fee is $10. After Friday, April 10, the conference fee is $12. Conference fee includes: Continental breakfast, lunch provided by the Madison Bear Garden and all conference materials. Conference fee must be in exact amount (check or cash). Please make all checks payable to Sigma Alpha Pi.
Join us and network with other student leaders while learning more about leadership in our community!
Professional Development
Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to volunteer with one of our programs, please come to the CCLC and we will be able to point you in the right direction.
Please check back in March with more information regarding the application process for the paraprofessional position.
Services
Besides comfy couches, friendly faces, and a feeling of home, the CCLC offers a variety of services to students and student organizations including a computer lab, internet, copiers, fax machine, design and editing, poster making supplies, telephones, funding, leadership training, diversity training, and advising.
The energy of the CCLC is driven by students empowering students. Interns and volunteers commit to a year of service and work as a team to build community. Collectively they carry out the daily operations of the center, outreach and provide consulting to student organizations, and deliver cutting-edge programs for the Chico State campus.
Along with the Associated Students Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs, the CCLC brings together representatives of student organizations for monthly advisory board meetings and gatherings. The CCLC advisory board encourages collaborating, exchanging ideas, creating relationships, and enhancing leadership abilities.