Internship Program

Executive Summary Vision, Mission, and Philosophy

The 2020-21 proved to have many challenges as well as opportunities on multiple fronts. The Center explored new ways of building community, expanded our social justice work through campus outreach, and increased visibility of our online presence. The Center showed that on-line and remote programs had many advantages including increased outreach and engagement through intern positions and targeted marketing efforts, educational content developed for on-line audiences, partnering with faculty to make classroom sessions open to public, and increased student organizational affiliation opportunities and resources. The new ways the CCC pushed our work and thinking showed engagement not only supported current students, but also gave us new avenues to engage alumni, artists, and community members.

Through all the uncertainty and stress of the year, interns and staff stayed true to our social justice roots by presenting on topics such as our Black Voices Educational Campaigns, “Breaking it Down with the CCC” Powtoon series, social justice webinars, alumni roundtables, blogs, and so much more. Going forward it will be exciting to incorporate these experiences into future offerings as the Center goes forward under new leadership.

Our Mission

The Cross-Cultural Center advocates for and supports UC San Diego’s efforts to become a more equity minded and inclusive campus. We provide the opportunity for historically underrepresented and underserved UC San Diego students and staff to learn about themselves, learn about others, develop as leaders, and to impact communities for social change.

Our Vision

To empower UCSD to recognize, challenge, and take proactive approaches to diversity for the campus and the San Diego community.

P. L. A. C. E. S. Philosophy Promoting respectful dialogues Leadership Affirmation of identities Community building Empowerment Social justice lens