Center for Interdisciplinary Study
Trans-disciplinary Knowledge: Community, Advocacy, Activism
The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies promotes innovative methods for the study of the diversity of human experiences. Together, the programs in the Center foster rigorous, intersectional collaborations across the University that cultivate a learning environment that values and prioritizes inclusion, equity and diversity through research, teaching, advocacy, activism and community engagement.
Academic Programs
These programs are scholarly disciplines in their own right that work with disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences to advance new forms of inquiry and increase inclusion across the University. Together, the programs provide vital opportunities and resources for research, learning and practice.
An Inclusive, Affirming Space
The Center is an inclusive space, committed to affirming students, staff and faculty of all identities. We endeavor to cultivate a community in which every person, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, ability, neurodiversity, nationality, documented status, religious views or position within the institution, is respected.
The CIS lounge in 5051B MacAlister Hall is open for all members of our community. It’s a space where each person is encouraged to explore new, generative modes of inquiry and expression.
University-Wide Collaboration
Africana Studies, Jewish Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies are fundamental to the College of Arts and Sciences’ commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to the University’s commitment to the ongoing development of transdisciplinary scholarship and teaching. The programs’ faculty represent a rich variety of disciplinary approaches and interests. Methods of inquiry developed by these areas encourage our students to analyze and interrogate historic, systemic and institutionalized injustices and inequities. The CIS supports pedagogy with gender-inclusive language, an intersectional curriculum, and accessible classroom practices, and invites departments and colleges that share these values to collaborate and cross-list courses.
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