D.E.E.P. (Diversity Education Empowerment Program) Impact is designed to influence meaningful change throughout the James Madison University campus community through the development of programs and services that heighten awareness, increase knowledge, and celebrate the value of diversity in all forms.

The Center for Multicultural Student Services sponsors annual Experiential Learning Trips (ELT) that are designed to immerse students into various cultural and ethnic experiences that support a co-circular learning environment. Each ELT offers a challenging learning atmosphere, promotes understanding, encourages open communication and supports team cohesiveness through small group experiences. Participants will increase their cultural awareness and knowledge as it relates to the overall trip theme, while increasing self-awareness, self-understanding and personal responsibility.

The Center for Multicultural Student Services promotes the professional and leadership development of all students. Throughout the academic year, individuals have several opportunities to engage in conferences and other opportunities that will heighten their ability to be effective leaders on campus and in their respective chosen career fields. In the past, students have attended the East Coast Asian Student Union (ECASU) conference, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), the African American Student Leadership Experience (AASLE), and Diversity Career Day. Information about conference dates and ways to sign up for them will be posted to the homepage when available.

The JMU Male Academy for Academic Achievement and Female Institute for Learning and Development are exciting two-week summer programs, which provide an opportunity for students, who will be rising 9th through 12th graders in the Fall to live and learn on a college campus, as well as enrich their development academically and socially.