SDSC is an exemplar model that would embed the addressing of diversity and inclusion issues at the core of the comprehensive pilot model and when it is scaled. A strong diverse student leadership group led by SDSC is essential to collaborate effectively with SCP alums to address various diversity, equity, inclusion, pathway, and pipeline issues. Established during the Start-up Phase of this project at The University in collaboration with SPCs, SPPS member leaders representing national diversity student organizations (AISES, NSBE, SHPE, SWE) would establish the SDSC. Local professional chapter member representation, especially with The University alums, of their respective national diversity organizations would be established. SDSC would have a lead point of contact for communication to and from the PPEC, SPPC, SDSC, FPPC, each SCP and each national diversity organization.
During the fall of 2024, the SDSC would coordinate various coaching and mentoring activities with students at partner community colleges. They would encourage high potential students to apply for the Transfers Scholars Program (TSP). Finalists would attend the Scholars’ Day event in February 2025. Full scholarships would be awarded and all finalists could interview with SCPs for summer internships.