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Office of Multicultural Affairs
Mission Statement
The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers learning opportunities to students, faculty, and staff in order to develop multicultural competencies. Multiculturalism is a critical educational strategy that provides students with knowledge and skills to be successful in the global society. Multiculturalism builds students’ capacity through diverse cocurricular experiences, enabling them to live and work with people of all backgrounds and build strong communities.
Accomplishments & Achievements
• Hosted the Intercultural Student Leadership Conference (ISLC) in partnership with more than 15 campus offices and departments to execute a successful conference targeting the retention and success of underrepresented students. • Certified 474 allies for the LGBT community within the Safe Zone Ally
Training Program, resulting in a 44.95% increase in allies from last year. Twenty-four sessions were held, which was a 20% increase in the number of sessions offered in the previous year. • Provided advisement, support, and coordinated programs with more than 32 multicultural student organizations, which make up the
Multicultural Community, a coalition or organizations that foster crosscultural relationships, facilitate intentional programs, and develop diverse student leaders.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs partnered 251 international and domestic students for the seven week International Buddy (iBuddy) Program in order to increase cultural awareness and build global friendships.
