Social Justice and Diversity

Residence Life has a clear and strong commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice. We believe that cross-cultural and intercultural experiences enrich our halls, and are central to the residential experience. We strive to provide our staff and students with quality programming and training designed to help us support a mission of equity and equality for all.

Residence Life recognizes and values the commonalities and differences among students at the University of Arizona. Discrimination, sexual and bias-related harassment, hate crimes, and other violations of student rights disrupt the educational process and are not tolerated. Students in our communities have the right to be free of discrimination for reasons of disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

A few highlights of how Residence Life works to support social justice in all that we do:

  • Employing a full time, master’s level Coordinator of Social Justice Education
  • Advocates Coming Together (ACT), a group of student social justice advocates who are the Directors of Social Justice for their Hall Councils
  • Social Justice Committee made up of professional and graduate Residential Education staff
  • 16 hour year-long training series for all 45-member Residential Education staff –
    • 2011-2012 Series was on race and racism
    • 2012-2013 Series is on socio-economic status and classism
  • Offering students the opportunity to explore social justice issues in an intimate themed community setting - Social Justice Wing
  • Annual programs to raise awareness about diversity and social justice issues such as a Day of Silence Photo Shoot, Diva La Paz, the Hunger Banquet, and the World Traditions Fair
  • Organized the University of Arizona’s first ever International Student Transitional Series, a workshop series aimed to help international students make a smooth transition to college life in the US
  • Sending Residence Life staff and students to social justice professional development opportunities such as the Social Justice Training Institute, and the University of Arizona Equiss Social Justice Retreat

Contact

Hannah Lozon, Coordinator of Social Justice Education
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM MST
socialjustice@life.arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 626-4855
Fax: (520) 626-6348

Awards and Recognition

  • 2013 Commitment to Social Justice Education - American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commision for Social Justice Educators
  • 2012 Undergraduate Student Social Justice Action Award - RA Devon Moule - AIMHO
  • 2012 Advisor of the Year - Coordinator Hannah Lozon - Intermountain Association of College and University Residence Halls (IACURH)
  • 2011 October National Diversity Program of the Month - Hunger Banquet - National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
  • 2011 Commitment to Diversity Award – National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH)
  • 2011 Outstanding Multicultural Program – Tunnel of Oppression– University of Arizona Accolades
  • 2011 Student Affairs Outstanding Student Group – Advocates Coming Together – University of Arizona Accolades
  • 2007 Peter W. Likins Inclusive Excellence Award – Residence Life El Mundo Diversity Initiatives 
  • 2007 Special Recognition from the Governor’s Office – Residence Life El Mundo Diversity Initiatives