Muslim Campus Life https://muslimcampuslife.com Advocating for the Needs of Muslim Students on College Campuses Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:37:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://muslimcampuslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-michael-marsh-U0dBV_QeiYk-unsplash-1-1-32x32.jpg Muslim Campus Life https://muslimcampuslife.com 32 32 183153352 Centering Muslim Student Voices: Muslim Campus Life Hosts Two Student Listening Sessions with United States Department of Education https://muslimcampuslife.com/2023/12/20/centering-muslim-student-voices-muslim-campus-life-hosts-two-student-listening-sessions-with-united-states-department-of-education/ https://muslimcampuslife.com/2023/12/20/centering-muslim-student-voices-muslim-campus-life-hosts-two-student-listening-sessions-with-united-states-department-of-education/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:23:52 +0000 https://muslimcampuslife.com/?p=1527 Read More »Centering Muslim Student Voices: Muslim Campus Life Hosts Two Student Listening Sessions with United States Department of Education]]> In December 2023, Muslim Campus Life (MCL) partnered with the U.S. Department of Education’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) to host two virtual listening sessions for Muslim college students across the nation. The sessions provided a crucial platform for students to share their experiences, concerns, and hopes for their campus life. Students shared horrifying stories of their experiences with Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim racism, Anti-Arab racism, and Anti-Palestinian discrimination from the past three months. Students also shared their ideas on how the United States Department of Education could best address their concerns and improve the campus climate for Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian students in the wake of rising discrimination and campus polarization. Overall, the listening sessions marked a significant step forward in fostering understanding and collaboration between Muslim students, the U.S. Department of Education, and campus communities.

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Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism are deeply rooted prejudices that target Muslims and individuals perceived as Muslim, such as Arab Christians and non-Muslim South Asians. These prejudices fuel hate speech, hostility, hate crimes, and intolerance, often manifesting as harassment, abuse, and intimidation. In the United States, Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism have been used to justify concerning policies, including mass surveillance, unjust entrapment, and the unfair imprisonment of members of the Muslim community. While their contemporary prominence can be traced back to the aftermath of 9/11, their origins trace further back to the Middle Ages when Muslims were inaccurately depicted as violent and uncivilized, serving as a recruitment tool for Crusaders and a rationalization for the colonial domination of Muslim nations.

Similar to other forms of discrimination, such as anti-blackness and antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism serve as a basis for discrimination and the endorsement of harmful policies, such as the NYPD Muslim Surveillance Program and the Muslim Travel Ban. Discriminatory policies can transcend the physical and digital domains, manifesting in educational, economic, and political arenas. It is incumbent upon institutions of higher education to uphold their responsibility in ensuring the safety and security of all students. We implore all students, campus staff, and administrators to actively combat Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism on college campuses and within online communities across the United States.

 

Sign the Pledge to Counter Islamophobia & Anti-Muslim Racism!

]]> 1391 The First Muslim Campus Life Summit: Building a Coalition of Muslim Higher Education Leaders https://muslimcampuslife.com/2023/02/15/building-a-coalition-of-muslim-higher-education-leaders-the-first-muslim-campus-life-summit/ https://muslimcampuslife.com/2023/02/15/building-a-coalition-of-muslim-higher-education-leaders-the-first-muslim-campus-life-summit/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:32:24 +0000 https://muslimcampuslife.com/?p=1579 Read More »The First Muslim Campus Life Summit: Building a Coalition of Muslim Higher Education Leaders]]>

The Annual Muslim Campus Life Summit brings together professionals from across institutions of higher education to:

  1. Engage diverse perspectives and frameworks on key issues related to Muslim campus life.
  2. Develop collaborations, learning models, and strategies for improving Muslim campus life in the United States.

Attendees represent chaplain’s offices, student affairs, diversity offices, admissions offices, academic researchers, and more.

The first summit was held at Stanford University and hosted by the Markaz Resource Center.
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The Muslim Campus Index is for prospective Muslim college students and families who are interested in learning about the basic resources available to them on prospective college campuses across the United States. This searchable database informs you about the availability of chaplains, prayer spaces, halal dining options, Muslim student organizations, and alternative housing options on different college campuses across the country. This data is crowdsourced by chaplains, university staff, students, and alumni, ensuring its accuracy and relevance.

 

View the Muslim Campus Index today!

]]> 1395 The Muslim College Guide: Navigate Choosing a Campus with Confidence https://muslimcampuslife.com/2021/07/15/introduction-to-the-muslim-college-guide/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:19:54 +0000 https://muslimcampuslife.com/?p=1388 Read More »The Muslim College Guide: Navigate Choosing a Campus with Confidence]]> Are you a Muslim student preparing for college? Feeling overwhelmed by the choices and unsure where to start? This comprehensive guide is your one-stop resource for navigating campus life with confidence.

The Muslim College Guide is a wonderful resource for Muslim students and families that want to learn more about how to choose a college. The Guide includes advice from Muslim chaplains and higher education professionals who have worked with college students for decades. It also spotlights college campuses with innovative programs supporting Muslims students. 

This essential guide provides a roadmap to choosing a fulfilling college experience.

 

Download and share the Muslim College Guide today!

]]> 1388 Introducing Muslim Campus Life https://muslimcampuslife.com/2020/01/13/introduction-to-muslim-campus-life/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:15:22 +0000 https://demosites.io/web-agency/?p=9 Read More »Introducing Muslim Campus Life]]> About Us

Muslim Campus Life is an organization dedicated to elevating Muslim needs on college campuses across the United States. Our team is made up of higher education professionals and community members consisting of deans, chaplains, college alumni, and parents. We have come together to advocate for Muslim students on college campuses regarding a range of issues. These include, but are not limited to, access to a prayer space, a Muslim chaplain, flexible dorming options, halal dining, combating Islamophobia & anti-Muslim racism, and a commitment to the safety of all students, especially Muslim women. 

Mission

Our mission is to advocate for the needs of Muslim students on college campuses across the country.

Vision

Our vision is that Muslim students will have access to colleges that serve the full spectrum of their needs.

Our Strategies

Our three areas of focus are:

  1. Advocacy (Ex: Campus Islamophobia Tracker)
  2. Coalition Building (Ex: Muslim Campus Life Summit)
  3. Education (Ex: Muslim College Guide)

 

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