Diversity Resources
University Resources
On Campus
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Health Sciences Sexuality and Gender Diversity Committee | 252-744-1020, Brandon Kyle: kyleb@ecu.edu | Inclusive of and welcoming toward all LGBTQIA individuals | #LGBTQIA |
| Affirming Health Providers | 252-744-1020, Brandon Kyle: kyleb@ecu.edu | These providers also have training in providing affirming care, and some provide specialized health services for LGBTQ+ patients | #Multicultural |
| Women and Gender Office | 252-328-5666, Ashley Cleland: clelanda18@ecu.edu | Prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and values, to succeed in a global, multicultural society | #Leadership |
| Interprofessional Health Sciences Student Leadership Council (IHSSLC) | 252-744-1020 | Promotes interprofessional student leadership and engagement | N/A |
Student Organizations (selected list)
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Minds at ECU | 1-800-273-TALK (in Crisis) | Supporting mental health awareness and education for students | #Mentalhealth |
| African Students’ Organization | ECU-ASO@ecu.edu | Enhance awareness of the diverse cultures found throughout Africa and the African diaspora | #African |
| Amexcan at ECU | ecuamexcan@gmail.com | Connect Latinx students with the Pirate community | #Latinx |
| Arab Student Union | 252-266-8266, juwaieda19@students.ecu.edu | Increase understanding about Arab cultures in the United States and in the Middle East | #Arab |
| Asian Students Association | 252-412-8867, ragind16@students.ecu.edu | Recognize the social, educational, and cultural aspects to build awareness of the Asian and Asian-American community | #Asian #AsianAmerican |
| Black Students Union | Bsu@ecu.edu | Empower ALL students while preserving the heritage of African American culture | #African |
| Brody School of Medicine Sexual and Gender Diversity Organization | Whitney Melvin | Strive to educate future physicians and medical professionals on LGBTQIA issues and encourage awareness | #LGBTQIA |
| C.U.L.T.U.R.E. Programming Board | CULTURE@ecu.edu | Gender and ethnically diverse, student-led group responsible for planning and implementing student activities and events | #Gender |
| Chinese Students and Scholars Association | 252-864-7043, jiangz19@students.ecu.edu | Learn about traditional Chinese culture and helps all Chinese students and scholars | #Chinese |
| College Diabetes Network at ECU | pirates@collegediabetesnetwork.org | Provide a social network for individuals with type one diabetes and advocate for the disease on campus. | #Diabetes |
| Diversity in Medical Dentistry Society | 252-744-5534 | For our learners (our students and resident physicians), we strongly commit to fulfilling the mission of Brody and creating inclusive spaces for learning and developing | #Brody |
| German Club | Dr. Birgit Jensen: jensenb@ecu.edu | N/A | N/A |
| Hmong Students Association | xiongba13@students.ecu.edu | Foster cultural awareness of the Hmong | #Hmong |
| Indian Student Association | 919-670-6334, kelkarn17@students.ecu.edu | Immerse the diverse culture from the subcontinent of India | #Indian |
| Military Medicine Interest Group | mmig_brody@outlook.com | Inform and foster medical students' interest in and knowledge of medical opportunities within the military | #Military |
| Muslim Student Association | msa@ecu.edu | Strengthening the bonds between fellow Muslim and non-Muslim students | #Muslim |
| National Association of the Advancement of Colored People | ecunaacp2016@gmail.com | Ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race | #Race |
| Native American Organization | Facebook message preferred | Native and non-Native students to come together, celebrate Native culture | #NativeAmerican |
| Russian Culture Club | Dr. Elena Murenina, mureninae@ecu.edu | Provides students with an innovative curriculum on historical and modern Russia | #Russian |
| Saudi Students Organization | ssoecu@gmail.com | Present culture, traditions, civilization and history of the Kingdom of SaudiArabia to the community of ECU | #Saudi |
| Sexuality and Gender Alliance | saga@ecu.edu | Promotion of diversity awareness and LGBT+ education on campus as well as in the community | #LGBTQIA |
| Suavemente Latin Dance Team | 336-430-1910, forrestj18@students.ecu.edu & suavementeecu18@gmail.com | Promote cultural competence, increase awareness of the Latino culture, and provide an outlet to express and participate in Latino culture | #Latinx |
| The French Club | vandenbrandt18@students.ecu.edu | Improve our language skills and increase awareness of Francophone culture on campus, in Greenville, and in Eastern North Carolina | #Francophone |
| The Spanish Club | clubdeespanoldelecu@gmail.com | Introduce and enhance the skills of the Spanish language for each of our members | #Spanish |
| WorldWise Global Student Organization | (252) 328-6131, worldwiseecu@ecu.edu | Give students the opportunity to engage with others both locally and globally | #Global |
Ally Offices & Services
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Equity & Diversity | (252) 328-6804, oed@ecu.edu | Provides leadership in the university’s efforts to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all | #Leadership |
| Personal Pronoun Usage | N/A | N/A | #LGBTQIA |
| Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center | (252) 737-2514, lgbt@ecu.edu | Cultivate a transformative and culturally competent community centered in intercultural learning | N/A |
| Safe Zone Training | N/A | N/A | #LGBTQIA |
| Ledonia Wright Cultural Center | Shaun R. Simon, Simons18@ecu.edu | Provides opportunities to empower students to create inclusive and equitable communities | #Cultural |
| Student Veteran Services | 252-737-6542, vets@ecu.edu | Facilitate transition from the military to university life | #Veteran #Military |
| Green Zone Training | N/A | N/A | #Veteran #Military |
| The Department for Disability Support Services | (252) 737-1016, dssdept@ecu.edu | Provide individuals with disabilities support that will enable them to access programs, services, facilities, and activities of the university and to enhance disability awareness among all constituents of the university | #Disability |
| Brody School of Medicine Office Of Diversity Affairs | (252) 744-3525, bsomdiversity@ecu.edu | Envisions that the Brody School of Medicine will be a global leader in diversity research, data driven outcomes, education and programming, to serve and inspire positive change in academic medicine and beyond | #Brody |
| Tips for working with trans and non-binary learners (PDF) | N/A | N/A | #LGBTQIA |
| Brody School of Medicine Women Faculty Committee | Dr. Rachel Roper, roperr@ecu.edu, 252-744-1020 | Support the professional development and advancement of women professionals at the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) through advocacy, mentoring, education, and collaboration | #Women |
| Navigate Counseling Clinic | 252-744-6010, Contact Form | Free clinic offering holistic counseling services to individuals, families, and groups utilizing evidence-based and innovative interventions | #Mentalhealth |
Educational Opportunities
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Leadership Council | 252-744-6010 | Identify issues facing student in the College of Allied Health Sciences | #AlliedHealth |
| Interprofessional Education | N/A | Interprofessional education and practice is intended to help students and healthcare personnel learn about one another and provide the highest quality of care | #Education |
| Interprofessional Education & Practice | N/A | N/A | #Education |
| Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) committee | (617) 301-4800 | N/A | #Healthcare |
Community Resources
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | Director of Housing Operations, Aaron Lucier (252) 328-2758, luciera@ecu.edu | Find on campus housing that provides roommate services to find the best match | #Housing |
| Campus Living | 252-328-4663, HOUSING@ecu.edu | Provide quality housing services to ECU students and support their quest for academic and personal success | #Housing |
| Resident Handbook (PDF) | N/A | N/A | #Housing |
| Residence Life News (PDF) | N/A | N/A | #Housing |
| Social Media | Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram: @campuslivingecu | N/A | #Housing |
| Living Learning Community (LLC) | N/A | N/A | #LLC |
| Art & Design LLC | Daniel Kariko, karikod@ecu.edu, 252-328-4063 | In the Art and Design Living Learning Community (A+D LLC), we discover how to be a successful artist and/or designer and student | #Art |
| Athletic Leadership LLC | Danielle Morrin, Morrind16@ecu.edu | The Athletic Leadership Living Learning Community offers enrollment for goal-oriented student-athletes who desire to refine their leadership skills | #Athletics |
| Biology LLC | Lynnsay Marsan, MARSANL18@ECU.EDU | The purpose of the Biology Living Learning Community (BioLLC) is to help our intended biology and biochemistry students succeed at ECU, in the major, and in their careers | #Biology |
| Chemistry & Physics LLC | Lisa Bennett, bennettl@ecu.edu, 252-328-9727 | The Chemistry and Physics Living Learning Community (CAPs LLC) aims to improve retention and success rates among intended and declared majors in both disciplines | #Chemistry #Physics |
| Impact: The Leadership LLC | Esmeiling Cabral, 252-328-8125, Cabrale16@ecu.edu | The Impact: Leadership Program Living Learning Community strives to empower students for academic success through involvement in leadership, citizenship, and relationship building | #Leadership |
| InclusivECU LLC | inclusivECU@ecu.edu | InclusivECU is a Living Learning Community that has made the commitment to promote inclusivity, understanding, and education for the LGBT+ community and other minority groups on campus | #LGBTQA |
| Innovation LLC | Elizabeth Hodge, hodgee@ecu.edu, 252-328-6175 | Students will join others from all academic disciplines with a unique opportunity to explore, develop and create innovative entrepreneurial ideas | #Innovation |
| League LLC | theleaguellc@ecu.edu, 252-328-8125 | The League Living Learning Community is designed to support first-year males interested in sports and sports related issues | #Athletics |
| Honors College LLC | Diane Majewski, Ed.D., majewskid@ecu.edu | The Honors College provides students with an environment that fosters academic excellence and encourages students to learn beyond the classroom | #Honors |
| Quest LLC | Lathan Turner, TURNERLA@ecu.edu | The community is structured to help transfer students make a seamless transition into ECU | #Transfer |
| Money | N/A | N/A | #FinancialAid |
| Safety | ECU Police Department | N/A | #Safety |
| LiveSafe | 252-328-6166 | Provides students, faculty and staff with a direct connection to campus safety so that everyone can easily communicate all their safety needs | #Safety |
| Wellness and Support | 252-328-6387, campusrec@ecu.edu | N/A | #Wellness |
| Healthcare | (252) 328-6841, studentinsurance@ecu.edu | N/A | #Healthcare |
| Counseling services | 252-328-6661 | N/A | #Wellness |
| Main campus & Health Sciences | 252-328-6661 | N/A | N/A |
| Rights and responsibilities | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Research | 252-328-6131 | Research within our college is multidisciplinary, innovative, engages community partners, and seeks to improve function and quality of life and reduce disability across the lifespan | #Disability |
| Calendar | 252-328-6537, facultysenate@ecu.edu | N/A | N/A |
Local Minority Owned Businesses
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castillo Language Services | 252-329-1121 | Castillo Language Services provides world-class interpretation and translation services for legal, medical and corporate clients | #Deaf #ASL |
Dining
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Chicken & Waffles | 252-258-3562 | Our goal is to always put good things back into the communities in which we serve through providing good food and philanthropy | N/A |
| Lookatdatder BBQ House & Catering | 252-756-4288, 411 Deck St Greenville NC | Creative touch on classic dishes | #BlackOwned |
| G.K Café | 252-752-7662, service@gkcafeandcatering.com, 3197 East 10th Street | Our mission is to bring a spirit of joy, peace and comfort to our guests, employees and owners as we show the love of Jesus Christ through service | #BlackOwned |
Beauty Services
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give Me Beauty Glam Bar | 252-347-3923, 1530 Evans St. Suite 110, Kendra Thomas | At Give Me Beauty Glam Bar we offer a variety of NON INVASIVE services to help you obtain your body and beauty goals without going under the knife | #BlackOwned |
| The Good Hair Shop | 252-285-9105, 103 East Victoria Ct. B1 | Natural hair care salon | #BlackOwned |
Local Minority Networking Groups
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minority and Women Business Enterprise | 252-329-4664 | Increasing the opportunities of the MWBE community within public contracting and providing firms with the tools that will help them become successful | #Minority #Women |
| We Win When WE Win - ENC Minority Catering, Food Trucks & Restaurants | N/A | A platform showcasing THE BEST our city and surrounding areas have to offer from our Minority Restauranteurs, Food Trucks and Caterers, and Eateries | #Minority #restaurant |
| Black Owned Business Network | Black Owned Business Network Facebook page | The Black Owned Business network is a Network that was created to make it easy to find and support Black Owned Businesses. We partner with businesses to offer deals and discounts to black business owners and the black community | #BlackOwned |
| North Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 919-782-8764 | The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of North Carolina is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the progress and economic development of Hispanic businesses and professionals in the region of North Carolina | #Hispanic |
| North Carolina Latino Chamber of Commerce | 252-514-8153, 261 Belvoir Road/PO Box 1123 Greenville, NC, US 27835 | Advocacy, Service & Opportunity for the Latino Businesses in North Carolina | #Lantinx |
College of Allied Health Sciences Program Specific Resources
Addictions & Rehabilitation Studies
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addictions & Rehabilitation Studies | 252-744-6300 | N/A | N/A |
| Student Addictions and Rehabilitation Association (SARA) | leierers@ecu.edu | The primary function of SARA is to offer students within the program ways to get involved in the community through social and service activities | #Service |
| Beth Lambeth Memorial Scholarship | N/A | Each academic year, an outstanding student in the department is selected for the Beth Lambeth Memorial Scholarship. The student is selected by the faculty and students, and the presentation is made during the fall or spring semester | #FinancialAid |
| Graduate Rehabilitation Literary Awards | Dr. Mark Stebnicki, STEBNICKIM@ecu.edu | Annual cash prizes of $300, $125, and $75 will be awarded to first second and third-place winners | #GraduateSchool |
| T. L. McClellan Memorial Scholarship | N/A | This scholarship was established to promote professional excellence in the practice of rehabilitation through granting scholarships to full-time students in rehabilitation and/or related helping or human service professions | #Healthcare |
| Military and Trauma Counseling | ysasin19@ecu.edu | N/A | N/A |
Communication Sciences and Disorders
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 252-744-6100 | N/A | N/A |
| American Speech-Language Hearing Association Caucus | N/A | Asian Pacific Island Caucus, Asian Indian Caucus, Haitian Caucus, Hispanic Caucus, L'GASP-GLBTQ Caucus, National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH), Native American Caucus | N/A |
| Asian Indian Caucus | asianindiancaucus@gmail.com | AIC was established to address the professional, clinical and educational needs of persons of Asian Indian origin residing in the United States | #Asian #Indian |
| Asian Pacific Islander Caucuses | Asian Pacific Islander Caucuses Facebook page | Primary mission is to make connections among API groups, share common concerns in education, and advocate for quality speech and hearing service delivery for individuals across diverse API communities | #API |
| Haitian Causus | haitiancaucus@gmail.com | Promote and increase the number of Haitian speech, language and hearing professionals | #Hatian |
| Hispanic Caucus | Contact Hispanic Caucus | United in dedication to serve Hispanic people with communication disorders | #Lantinx |
| L'GASP Caucus | L'GASP Caucus Facebook page | L’GASP is a caucus of National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP), and is the GLBT caucus of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) | #LGBTQA |
| NBASLH | nbaslh@nbaslh.org, (609) 799-4900 | Address the specific needs, concerns, and interests of African-American students studying in the professions, African-American professionals working in the professions, and African-American consumers with communication disorders and differences | #AfricanAmerican |
| Native American Caucus | nativeamericancaucus@gmail.com | The group has served as a forum for discussion of the issues that influence the provision of quality services to Native American populations including recruitment of Native American students to the field of speech-language pathology and audiology | #NativeAmerican |
| The James & Carol White Speech Pathology Scholarship for Graduate Students (R) | scholarships@ecu.edu | This scholarship is awarded to one (or more) full-time ECU graduate student(s) in speech pathology within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDI) in the College of Allied Health Sciences | #SpeechPathology |
| The Lina Edwards Wheeler Memorial Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology | scholarships@ecu.edu | his scholarship is awarded to assist deserving second-year students pursuing a master’s degree in speech language pathology who are enrolled full-time and who demonstrate leadership capacity and commitment to public service | #Service |
| The Meta Downes Scholarship | scholarships@ecu.edu | This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of the ECU Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDI) undergraduate program in the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) who is enrolled in the ECU on-campus graduate (MS) program for speech-language pathology | #SpeechPathology |
| The Tanya Johnson McDowell & Riley Floyd Scholarship in Speech Pathology | scholarships@ecu.edu | This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student who is pursuing a master’s degree in the clinical practice of speech-language pathology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDI) at ECU | #SpeechPathology |
| Sertoma Communication Disorders Scholarship | Contact Kaleidoscope Group | This is a $1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books, and supplies. Recipient may use the funds for any semester, including summer, during the awarded academic school year | #Healthcare |
Health Services & Information Management
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Information Management | Joel.Stokes@Vidanthealth.com | Our mission is to prepare next-generation professionals in health care management and informatics to be competent and innovative in an evolving healthcare environment in eastern North Carolina and beyond | #Healthcare |
| The Ciox Health Scholarship in Health Information Management | scholarships@ecu.edu | This scholarship is awarded to assist deserving students who meet the following criteria: Students must be accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate student in the Health Information Management program within the College of Allied Health Sciences | #Healthcare |
| The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Health Services Management | scholarships@ecu.edu | This scholarship is awarded to provide financial support to a student or students enrolled in the Department of Health Services and Information Management (HSIM) in the College of Allied Health Sciences who meet the following criteria: demonstrated commitment to the health services management program | #Healthcare |
| HealthPort Scholarship in Health Information Management | 252-744-6177 | N/A | N/A |
Nutrion Science
| Resource | Contact | Purpose | Hashtag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrion Science | 252-744-1034, nutr@ecu.edu | The Department of Nutrition Science offers multidisciplinary approaches to promote human health and well-being through the food and nutrition | #Health |
| Nutrition Science Association | 252-744-1034, nutr@ecu.edu | The Nutrition Science Association (NSA) is a volunteer student organization primarily intended for nutrition students, but membership is open to all majors | #Service |