CEDRIC launch supports diverse students; offers opportunities

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Kenneth Ball, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing, addresses the audience at CEDRIC's launch — Kenneth Ball, dean of the College of
Engineering and Computing, addressed the audience
during CEDRIC's launch.

Having access to support and resources is essential for students from diverse backgrounds.

�ճ�� is dedicated to giving diverse and underrepresented students at the the tools they need to succeed. Guest speakers, Mason staff, and students gathered Friday, October 29 for CEDRIC’s official virtual launch.

Mason’s newly appointed Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer , also an engineer, shared with the audience that if it wasn’t for a similar organization like CEDRIC which had helped her, she may not be where she is today.

She encouraged students to explore all the opportunities and mentoring CEDRIC offers.

“The journey to your profession of choice is not going to be easy,” she says. “But CEDRIC will help you build a foundation to make that journey a little easier and more innovative, rewarding, and successful.”

According to Kenneth Ball, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing, CEDRIC is committed to supporting students so everyone can be successful as they navigate through their College of Engineering and Computing degrees at Mason.

“This is wonderful for us, and wonderful for George Mason Ģ��AV,” he says.

CEDRIC is a one stop shop for students from underrepresented backgrounds, says Christopher A. Carr, chief diversity officer in the College of Engineering and Computing. Students can find not just a home, but resources, connections, friendship, collaboration, and guidance both during their time at CEC and beyond.

It is an initiative of the Office of Diversity, Outreach, and Inclusive Learning within the College of Engineering and Computing.

The programs and services offered by George Mason Ģ��AV are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After a thorough review of its policies and practices, the university confirms that it meets all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.