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The Mission of the Social Justice Program aims to represent ethnic, religious, and cultural groups through various events and programs on campus. The ongoing goal is to celebrate our diversity while encouraging a unified campus.

Welcome to the College of Staten Island's Social Justice web site.  Social Justice is charged with facilitating an inclusive diversity program for the College that provides opportunities for reflection, engagement, and learning. To contact the Social Justice Program, email jeremiah.jurkiewicz@csi.cuny.edu. 

Contact Information

Dr. John Meche

Associate Director of Social Justice (Men's Center/BMI)

Buidling 1C, Room 220
Phone: 718.982.3107
Email Dr. John Meche

Jeremiah Jurkiewicz

Building 1C, Room 226
Phone: 718.982.3091
Email Jeremiah Jurkiewicz

Office Hours

Mon., Tues, Thurs., Fri, 9:30AM - 5PM
Wed. 10AM - 5PM

About P&D

What is Pluralism?

Pluralism refers to a social or political environment in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups coexist (as in one neighborhood, city, nation, institution, or school). A pluralistic society is one in which all people can fully participate while maintaining their cultural traditions and beliefs.

What is Diversity?

A point or respect in which things differ; difference or variety.

What is the Pluralism and Diversity Program?

Pluralism & Diversity at CSI is a program that aims to represent ethnic, religious, and cultural groups through various events and programs on campus. Our on-going goal is to celebrate our diversity while at the same time encouraging a unified campus. The Pluralism and Diversity program encourages and/or sponsors a variety of educational, social, and cultural events throughout the academic year, intended to promote appreciation and respect for the diversity of the College and its surrounding community.

One of the commitments of the College of Staten Island is to create in all aspects of campus life: “… a climate that fosters respect for the pluralism of American society” and explore the many meanings of pluralism in this society.

The Pluralism & Diversity Program strives to:

  • Educate about our differences
  • Explore our commonalities
  • Confront racism
  • Challenge sexism
  • Face homophobia and transphobia
  • Recognize ageism
  • Resist ableism
  • Address other such prejudice through education and enlightened example.

We encourage students to participate in various workshops and events and to learn from diversity! If you are interested in participating in the organization of P&D events contact the Office of Student Life, Campus Center (1C), Room 226 at 718.982.3091, or email jeremiah.jurkiewicz@csi.cuny.edu.

Events and Programs

To find out about upcoming Pluralism and Diversity events, please contact the Office of Student Life, Campus Center (1C), Room 226 at 718.982.3091 or email jeremiah.jurkiewicz@csi.cuny.edu. You can also search for upcoming Pluralism and Diversity events on CSI Connect. You can log in with your CIX email and Password for more information.

If you are unsure about an event, or would like to suggest one, you can always contact a member of our staff by calling 718.982.3088 or 718.982.3091.