The overarching goal is to cultivate socially conscious connectedness among students, faculty, and industry by expanding a curriculum centered on heightened social interaction driven by an understanding and appreciation for the cultural contributions of diverse students to CS in a globalized world. The project objectives are to (1) transform UTEP's CS curriculum (i.e., content, pedagogical principles, social interaction, and faculty beliefs) to one that builds students' CS identities and considers societal and global contexts in problem solving; and (2) develop a climate of connectedness through a shared sense of purpose among faculty focused on establishing cultural competence and inclusive environments.