Student Center for Inclusion & Belonging

A Day to Dream. A Lifetime to Thrive.

Established in 2022, the Student Center for Inclusion & Belonging is a space where every Tar feels seen, valued, and empowered to achieve their dreams. Your gift supports programs that foster equity, understanding, and a stronger Rollins community.

Your contribution will directly impact one of three key areas:

1. Cultural Exploration & Identity Development
• Enriches campus programming like our MLK Day Celebration and Culture Fest.
• Funds immersive experiences, service learning, and field studies off-campus.
• Enhances support for Cultural and Identity based organizations.
2. Student Retention & Success
• Supports RISE Bridge and EMBARK programs, fostering belonging and academic excellence for underrepresented students.
• Enhances internships, career-readiness training, study abroad opportunities, and emergency support.
3. Leadership Development & Social Change
• Invests in peer education programs, mentorship, capacity building, and leadership retreats.
• Develops programs to boost students’ credentials and career prospects.
• Expand Dialogue Programming on campus.

At the heart of our center is the South African philosophy of Ubuntu—"I am, because we are." We embrace this belief because we know our hopes and dreams are interconnected. We invite you to join us in building a more inclusive and hopeful future by making a gift to our center.

If 50 donors give to the Center for Inclusion & Belonging, Amanda Peters Hopkins '03, JD and Debra L. Lacy ’06MBA, EdD will donate $7,500 to the Center’s programming! Together, we can unlock this vital challenge funding and create opportunities for every student to thrive.

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