Office of Multicultural Affairs - At The University of Scranton

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

Our Mission The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs is dedicated to the enhancement of multicultural awareness and racial sensitivity. Through educational, cultural, and social activities and the provision of a center for informal exchange, this office strives to foster growth, development, awareness, and sensitivity among students, faculty and staff. Through programs and interventions, this office will demonstrate cultural differences while promoting their understanding and appreciation as it focuses on the heritage, culture and achievements of different cultures.

Services of the Office of Multicultural Affairs Cultural programming that focuses on individuals history, culture, achievements and contributions Resource library of African-American, Native American, Asian Pacific and Latino-Hispanic American history, culture and other educational resources such as books, magazines, videos, etc. Facilitation of academic and multicultural programs and workshops for faculty, staff and students that focus on: Awareness and cultural differences Self-assessment of cultural awareness and prejudices Changing prejudicial attitudes or behaviors Assist in the orientation of different students to the culture of the institution and provide support for those students as they progress through the university community. Provide opportunities for students and organizations to develop leadership and other personal skills, to sponsor appropriate programs. Provide a Peer Mentoring Program to help students make the transition and adjustment to university life. Peer Mentor Application.doc Promote participation of student to help in leadership roles in campus governance organizations.