Diversity Forum Diversity Forum Breadcrumb research centers and institutes west point leadership center diversity forum Diversity ForumExposure, Education, EmpowermentMission Statement: Nested in the West Point Leadership Center, the Diversity Forum provides diverse exposure, unique education opportunities, and empowerment activities for cadets to lead on topics of diversity and inclusion. The forum embraces all cultures and ethnicities with a philanthropic focus on underrepresented and underserved populations. We also engage in educationally and culturally enriched mentorship, volunteerism, outreach, and advocacy. Our VisionThe Diversity Forum enriches the Cadet experience by providing mentorship sessions, leader engagement, and outreach opportunities. Executes volunteerism opportunities locally and abroad to give back, while affording Cadets with depth and breath of varying cultures and complex problems. Educates stakeholders through an annual undergraduate workshop during the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Conference, thus empowering Cadets to be a voice of change at the Academy. HistoryFounded by the Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership in 2019 as ‘Embrace and Engage’Updated name to ‘Diversity Forum’ in 2020Provides mentorship and opportunities for cadets to lead on topics of diversity and inclusion with their undergraduate peersProvides education, training, outreach, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion issues for key stakeholders on campusExecutes volunteerism opportunities locally and abroad to give back, while affording Cadets with depth and breadth of varying cultures and complex problems ImpactExposure of Cadets to International and Domestic Cultures outside of their ownEducating the Corps of Cadets and our Higher leadership on Diversity LiteracyEmpower our Minority Communities to enact the change they wish to see in the institution, while ensuring there is a feedback loop within our communities