Two of John Carroll University’s student-facing offices are collaborating on a partnership aimed at countering antisemitism.
JCU’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and JCU’s Office of University Mission & Identity are teaming up with Hillel International, the world's largest Jewish student group, to foster a positive campus climate for all students. The Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) is a comprehensive program aimed at creating a campus environment where Jewish students feel comfortable expressing their identity free of antisemitism, harassment, or marginalization.
In an effort to proactively counter antisemitism before an incident occurs, CCI works with university leaders to accurately understand the atmosphere on their campuses and take specific positive steps that enable Jewish students and all students to thrive.
Now in its third year, the program provides campuses the tools to assess their current campus climate, learn best practices and policies, and develop action plans to improve measurably.
Naomi Sigg, JCU's VP of DEIB, says the new partnership will benefit all JCU students no matter their faith.
