Mission Statement 

Common Ground fosters community across lines of difference and serves as a campus-wide resource in support of the University's core principles of diversity and inclusion.

To fulfill our mission, Common Ground

• Offers students and other campus constituencies opportunities to learn about diversity, inclusion, and social justice issues through focused dialogues, workshops, trainings, and special programs.
• Supports, collaborates with, and offers consultation to groups or campus offices working to foster inclusive diversity.
• Serves as a confidential point of contact and advocate for students, faculty, and staff.
• Publicizes diversity initiatives, events, and other opportunities to the campus community.
• Serves as an information clearinghouse for campus diversity issues.