Community and Belonging at Gordon
At Gordon College, we are committed to shalom—a right ordering of relationships and actions resulting in the affirmation of human dignity and the flourishing of community. We believe that human diversity as attested to in Scripture is one expressive element of shalom and is an essential component of a Christian learning community such as ours.
True diversity and inclusion come as a result of continually pursuing and prioritizing cross-cultural relationships and dialogue. To that end, our institutional mission guides our programs and student organizations to promote awareness of multicultural and social justice issues, create spaces where students, faculty and staff can grow through challenges, build relationships, and and learn to lead courageously.
Intercultural Engagement
The student body at Gordon is representative of 39 nations and is 32 percent multicultural and international. The Multicultural Initiatives Office and International Student Office are home to diverse student clubs and organizations, including Dear Neighbor, La Raza, Chinese Student Fellowship, A.F.R.O. Hamwe, La Raza and ASIA. From celebrating the Lunar New Year to dialoguing about how to embrace and care for one another, there are many opportunities at Gordon for you to express your own cultural identity and develop stronger intercultural literacy.
Multicultural Initiatives Office
MIO exists to care holistically for Gordon’s diverse, multicultural student body. Partnering with the larger Gordon community, we provide academic, emotional and spiritual support to students of color through programs, events, community-building activities and mentoring by staff and faculty.
International Student Office
The International Student Office (ISO) is here to support Gordon College’s international students. Staff members offer students cultural, relational, emotional, practical, and spiritual support through one-on-one advising, large group programming, and overall advocacy for the 140+ international students at Gordon College.
Community Engagement
Facilitating transformative learning through relationship with the local community.
Collaborate on campus and with our community partners while experiencing learning and relationship development.
Staff to support you
Our staff are here to provide cultural, relational, emotional, practical, and spiritual support through one-on-one advising, large group programming, and overall advocacy for Gordon's multicultural and international students. We look forward to meeting you!
