Descriptive Summary
Scope and Content of Collection
Administrative History
Preferred Citation
Acquisition Information
Publication Rights
Restrictions
Related Materials
Descriptive Summary
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: UC San Diego Cross-Cultural Center Records
Creator:
University of California, San Diego. Cross-Cultural Center
Identifier/Call Number: RSS 3540
Physical Description:
3.2 Linear feet
(8 archives boxes, 7 oversize folders, 1 map case folder)
Physical Description:
101 GB
of digital files
Date (inclusive): 1990-2018
Abstract: The Cross-Cultural Center Records document the founding and development of the center, student groups and activism, events
and outreach, publications, and reports.
Languages:
English
.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Cross-Cultural Center Records document the founding and development of the center, student groups and activism, events
and outreach, publications, and reports.
Arranged in three series: 1) SUBJECT FILES, 2) PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS, and 3) DIGITAL FILES.
Administrative History
In the 1990s, UC San Diego saw a decrease in the number of students of color and other minority groups on campus. Students,
faculty, and staff began to raise awareness about racial tensions and called for the establishment of a community center to
serve the needs of underrepresented students. Several proposals for centers were submitted; including a 1990 proposal for
the creation of a Latino center by UCSD's Chicano Concilio, a coalition of campus Chicano groups. Another proposal was submitted
by the Student Affirmative Action Committee early in 1993. By the Summer of 1993, the Cross Cultural Center Coalition was
created to represent a wide range of student and staff organizations, as well as several faculty members.
On January 31, 1994, the Cross Cultural Center Coalition submitted a proposal for the establishment of a center. In February
1994, Chancellor Richard Atkinson responded to increased calls for action by forming a task force to address the proposal
presented by the coalition. By May 1994, the task force submitted their report to Atkinson recommending the establishment
of a center and urged the appointment of a steering committee to follow up on its creation.
The Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) opened its doors on May 26, 1995. Since then, the center has been committed to student outreach
and support, leadership development, and creating a space for meaningful dialog.
Directors: Edwina Welch (1996-2021) and Fnann Keflezighi (2021-current)
Preferred Citation
UC San Diego Cross-Cultural Center Records, RSS 3540. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Acquisition Information
Acquired 2019.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by UC Regents.
Restrictions
Records containing protected information are restricted for 75 years from the date of creation. Redacted versions are provided
where possible. See the University Archivist for more information.
Related Materials
UC San Diego Women's Centers Records, RSS 3120. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Student unions -- California -- San Diego
Minority college students -- Services for -- California -- San Diego
Student movements -- California -- San Diego -- History
University of California, San Diego. Cross-Cultural Center -- Archives