El Centro’s Mission and Vision

Mission

To advocate for and empower the community to thrive academically, personally, socially, and professionally while fostering campus-wide engagement that promotes intercultural competence and equitable education on Latinx/Hispanic identities and cultures. We ensure that everyone, regardless of race, color, or national origin, has equal opportunities to participate in our programs and activities.

  • Gente (People): to provide an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff to feel respected and celebrated for their culture and language
  • Comunidad (Community): To collaborate with various Elon University offices, departments, and local and global organizations to promote and educate about Latinx/Hispanic identities and cultures
  • Educación (Education): to foster a deeper understanding of Latinx/Hispanic identities, cultures and the Spanish language through inclusive co-curricular programming and resources

Vision

To foster an inclusive environment for education and advocacy that promotes a deeper understanding of Latinx/Hispanic identities, cultures, and the Spanish language. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of race, color, or national origin, have equal access to our programs and activities.