Office of Multicultural Affairs

Contact Us

  • Office of Multicultural Affairs is located in the DeNaples Center 205
    Phone Number: 570.941.5904
    M-F: 9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Amy Black - Secretary

Goals

  • Develop programming that focuses on cultural awareness and appreciation of diverse groups
  • Educational resource library comprised of African-American, Native American, Asian-Pacific and Latino-Hispanic American history and culture
  • Facilitation of academic and multicultural programs and workshops for faculty, staff and students that focus on:
    1. Awareness of cultural differences
    2. Self-assessment of cultural awareness and prejudices
    3. Changing prejudicial attitudes or behaviors
    4. Discussing social justice issues
  • Assist in the orientation of underrepresented students to the culture of the institution and provide support for those students as they progress through the university community
  • Provide and encourage effective advisement program for students and student organizations as needed
  • Provide opportunities for students and organizations to develop leadership and other personal life skills
  • Manage Peer Mentor Program to help students make the transition and adjustment to university life
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