Social Justice Resources for Faculty

Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together “

Hispanic Heritage Month gathering brings Tampa Bay community leaders together to strengthen collaboration and collective impact

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, the Center for Social Justice at Excelsior University’s Florida Site, in partnership with the Hispanic Outreach Center …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Creating Sacred Spaces: Featuring Dr. Cherjanét Lenzy’s Work on Spirituality and Meaning-Making

How can colleges and universities support students not only academically, but also in their search for purpose, belonging, and meaning?

Dr. Cherjanét Lenzy is helping advance this important conversation through her work on spirituality, student development, and holistic well-being in …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Hispanic Month Proclamation

Excelsior University’s Florida site was honored to participate in the City of St. Petersburg’s Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, presented by Mayor Kenneth T. Welch on September 3, 2026.

The proclamation offered a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the history, culture, leadership, …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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A world view of prisons

The latest Prison Matters 2026 report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides an important global snapshot of prison populations, detention trends, and the ongoing challenges facing correctional systems worldwide.

The report highlights why evidence-based policy …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Who was Bebe Moore Campbell?

When Bebe Moore Campbell watched her daughter struggle with serious mental illness, she saw firsthand how difficult it was for Black families to find understanding, support, and quality care. Rather than accept the silence and stigma surrounding mental health, she …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Join Us at July’s Democratic Engagement Dialogue Series!

Our guest speaker for this month is Lisa Whited, who is a doctoral candidate in Organizational Development and Change at Fielding Graduate University, author of Work Better. Save the Planet, and a TEDx speaker. With more than 35 years of professional …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.