Diversity and Inclusion

Our goal is that any student who wants to participate in any component of our program feels welcome to do so and accepted sharing their authentic selves. We work to reduce barriers to participation, shift the predominant outdoor narrative, and increase a sense of belonging to our community for all students.

1. Trip Leader Training – Because our students lead most of our excursions and determine the culture of this club we are committed to providing training opportunities to expose students to perspectives different from their own and help them create positive outdoor experiences for their peers. 

2. Funding Opportunities – Student aid is available for most programming. For example, there is student aid for the Wilderness First Responder course for Leadership Training participants, as well as for Learn to Ski programming, and other trips that require day passes for participation. For all other funding related inquiries please contact Outing Club staff.

3. Collaborative programming – The Outing Club collaborates with a number of on-campus organizations to offer outdoor programming, such as the collaboration with the Geoffery Canada Scholars program during the summer session for incoming students. Additionally, students who have completed one of our Leadership Training programs often lead trips for other organizations of which they are members. These students have led trips for the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Asian Student Association (ASA), International Student Association (ISA), Women of Color Coalition, and various athletic teams.

4. Swim Lessons – We can help connect students with resources to learn to swim on campus through opportunities with the swim team.