The Office of Multicultural Affairs

Advocacy & Outreach

The Office of Multicultural Affairs has several Student Advocacy & Outreach initiatives:

• GLBT Community
  The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides an inclusive, affirming, safe and welcoming environment for individuals and allies of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. The Office works to enhance awareness, understanding, and advocacy of the LGBTQ student community.
• Cultural Programming Council
  The Office of Multicultural Affairs organizes a Cultural Programming Council to promote, foster and encourage respect and meaningful inter-cultural and cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of similarities and differences.
• Rites of Passage
  A program is designed to support the educational and professional aspirations of incoming freshmen and transfer male students from historically underserved populations. The goal of the program is to help students succeed academically, to fully immerse themselves in college life and to enhance their life management skills.
• Recognition and Awards
  The Office facilitates several awards.