Projects and partnerships
IDEA is partnering with the C.A.R.E. (Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equity) Student Coalition of Oklahoma City University. This partnership embraces not only cross-university collaboration, but also the structure that C.A.R.E has already established through the efforts of Sheri Sanders (Rock the Audition). IDEA will adopt a branched system in which the student committee is divided into five student-led branches:
- Race and Ethnic Diversity (RED)
- Disability, Neurodivergence, and Accessibility (DNA)
- Mental Health and Wellness (MHW)
- LGBTQ+ Inclusivity (QI)
- Body Positivity (BP)
Each branch serves as specific, tangible spaces for students with diverse narratives and identities to latch onto for support. These five branches within IDEA promote respect and intersectionality and welcome collaboration with other branches.
We invite everyone in the student community to join those branches that appeal to them. Each branch will have a student representative who communicates their branch’s concerns and initiatives through regular communication and bi-weekly meetings. The branches’ interests will be shared with the faculty DEI for discussion, further action and accountability. While we are adopting a structured approach, IDEA fully understands that some concerns need immediate attention, so students should not feel pressured to go through these channels if the need arises.
If you are interested in being a member of a branch or would like more information, please visit the Google site listed below or email Jose Antonio Guevara or Kristina Friedgen.
