As we navigate the 21st century’s challenges and opportunities, we encourage you to share your voice and participate in our planned town halls, programs, and more.
What is KODI?
If you don't know much about KODI, that's okay, many Kelley students aren't quite sure what we do or who we support. Simply put, we support all students in the Kelley Undergraduate Program.
Our mission is to recruit, retain, advise, and support historically underrepresented undergraduate students, including students who identify as African American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Our mission
We honor and celebrate cultural diversity, and foster an environment of inclusion and respect throughout the Undergraduate Program.
How to be an ally in a virtual world
Many of our white allies want to support the ongoing movement of Black and Brown liberation, but they may feel unsure of how to become an effective ally. This conversation with Melinda Epler, CEO of Change Catalyst, is a great place to start. Melinda, who works with the tech industry to solve diversity and inclusion issues, shares her thoughts on allyship and leading with empathy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch nowConnect and learn more about diversity at Kelley
- Diversity at Kelley: Learn how the Kelley School of Business is addressing systemic racism, prejudice, and privilege.
- Undergraduate Diversity Support: Discover opportunities and support resources for underrepresented minority students in the Undergraduate Program.
- Follow KODI on Instagram (@_iukodi): Get to know the students leading diversity efforts at Kelley and learn about upcoming events.
Find resources for your needs
Your Kelley and IU community is committed to helping you thrive. Across campus, a wide variety of skilled professionals provide services that help you navigate student life.
The Kelley Undergraduate Advising Office assists students in exploring their interests, choosing a path of study, and finding success at Kelley and beyond.
A Care Referral is an easy way to request help with an issue or concern, especially if you don't know which office or department to contact. The Care Team is housed at the Student Care and Resource Center in the Indiana Memorial Union. Walk-ins are welcome from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Want to make more informed financial decisions? Find workshops, courses, and more from the Office of Financial Wellness and Education.
Thanks to a gift from the Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation, IU students can audit an edX course in money management at no cost.
Student Legal Services provides free, confidential legal advice and services for IU Bloomington students.
- 988 Hotline is available 24/7 as a free and confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
- The IU Health Center is a full-service clinic for IU students, including medical care, health and wellness resources, and a pharmacy.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides counseling, psychiatric care, and sexual assault crisis services.
- Center for Human Growth offers counseling services by graduate students under the supervision of the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology.
- The Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy is committed to ending sexual violence on campus with resources for students who have experienced sexual violence and misconduct.
- Substance Use Interventions Services offers a safe, judgment-free space for drug and alcohol intervention and recovery support.
Academic Success at Kelley (ASK) provides free, high-quality peer coaching for many I-Core prerequisite courses. Make an appointment to work with a fellow student who's excelled in the course.
- The Kelley Institute for Social Impact offers programs and courses that encourage students to engage with the local community and the world.
- Kelley Student Life offers opportunities to connect with one of our 60+ student organizations.
- The Student Advocates Office helps students resolve academic, financial, bias, and conduct issues.
- Student Central is a one-stop shop for addressing financial aid, transcripts, scholarships, and more.
- Student Involvement & Leadership Center connects students with 750+ campus student organizations.
- The Asian Culture Center promotes awareness, understanding, and acceptance of Asian American and Pacific Islander students through advocacy, educational support, and community outreach.
- The First Nations Educational & Cultural Center supports American Indian and indigenous students at IU with a network of resources designed to empower them for success.
- IU Hillel functions as Jewish students' home away from home, with a warm community that celebrates Judaism and Jewish life in traditional and creative ways.
- The Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives serves and celebrates the rich diversity of Kelley’s student body through programs and community.
- La Casa Latino Culture Center supports Latino students through tutoring, cultural activities, and more.
- The LGBTQ+ Culture Center provides educational programs and social events focused on gender and sexual diversity that promote a climate of understanding and support.
- The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center encourages the development and success of Black students, faculty, and staff.
The Accessible Educational Services (812-855-7578) is dedicated to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access and reasonable accommodations. They provide tools, support services, and resources that enable students to be successful at IU.
We stand united in becoming more antiracist in our actions now and in the future—actions we pledge to support with our time, our energy, and our resources so they will be meaningful and long-lasting.
Idalene F. “Idie” Kesner, Dean EmeritusFrank P. Popoff Chair of Strategic Management, Professor of Management
How can we support you?
Contact us at kodi@indiana.edu or 812-855-0324 to find support, ask questions, and get involved in equity and diversity initiatives at Kelley.
Anna Galvez
Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives
apgalvez@iu.edu
Anna joined the Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives (KODI) in Spring of 2023 as an Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives. In this role, Anna oversees KODI Scholar programming, mentorship, and assists with pre-college programs. Anna earned her BS.Ed. in Educational Studies and Spanish from Texas Christian University, and her MS.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from IU. Prior to arriving at IU, Anna spent several years teaching in her home state of Texas. In her free time, she loves spending time with her dog, Lainey, visiting local coffee shops, and keeping up with her favorite college football teams.
José Mendezkowski
Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives
mendezjl@indiana.edu
José joined the Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives (KODI) in 2023. He currently functions as an Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives. In his current role, José serves as an Academic Advisor for our KODI Scholars and Kelley Prep Academy. You may see him during New Student Orientation advising sessions or KODI related programs supporting our students.
José has worked at IU since 2016 and has held different positions within the Office of International Services where he most recently served as an International Student Advisor. José came to the US from Caracas, Venezuela as a high school exchange student, and then went on to complete a BBA in Management and Marketing from Saginaw Valley State University (Michigan), and later completed a MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs at IU in 2020.
José enjoys spending his time with his family outdoors, kayaking in Lake Monroe, and connecting with the international community in Bloomington.
Fruzsina Szabo
Administrative Coordinator (KODI, KISI, Student Support)