In addition to MCSP Course Requirements, all MCSP students must live in MCSP-designated housing in West Quad and participate in the following:
- Monthly MCSP Programming Board (PBU) activity;
- Monthly community service activity sponsored by the Peer Advisors for Community Service (PACS) or other MCSP-affiliated service groups;
- Monthly cultural program or dialogue sponsored by the Intergroup Relations Council (IRC);
- Monthly all-community event;
- 2x/semester activities with your peer mentor and/or peer mentor group.
Behavioral expectations:
- Enroll in all required classes and actively participate in MCSP programming (see below).
- Contribute to the vibrant intellectual environment in MCSP with a spirit of curiosity, openness, and critical thinking.
- Provide high quality, respectful, and equitable service to the local community, centering the perspectives and needs of those impacted by injustice.
- Participate with honesty, openness, and respect in dialogues, group reflections, classroom discussions, and everyday interactions with all members of the MCSP community.
- Address problems or conflicts that arise in the community directly and respectfully whenever possible. When that’s not possible, seek help from a peer mentor, resident advisor (RA), or professional staff. A community conversation or other facilitated group process may be held.
- Act with respect, sensitivity, and appreciation for every member of the UM and local community, including all MCSP students, staff, and faculty, Housing staff, and people you meet throughout campus and beyond, whether in person or online.
