The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to building an environment that values and respects every person, regardless of gender, age, race, sexual preference, cultural background, religion, nationality or beliefs. In keeping with the Mount's mission to "embrace diversity of cultures and beliefs," the Office places great value on diversity and multiculturalism and seeks to ensure a positive, supportive climate in which all individuals are welcome.
Many of the events and services provided are designed to not only benefit the Mount's culturally diverse students, but to also benefit the Mount's entire community by promoting diversity awareness, enriching the educational experience and enhancing the quality of student life.
Office of Multicultural Affairs Services:
- Programming - The office sponsors various campus-wide programs centered on ethnic celebrations, holidays and diversity awareness; as well as programs designed to address a specific need/concern for cultural groups represented at the Mount.
- Instructional - The office is often used as a resource to students, faculty and staff who need information, materials or instruction on diversity-related issues/topics.
- Advising - The office Coordinator serves as advisor to the Black Student Union and International Student Association. Additionally, students often visit the office with concerns regarding financial aid, networking, courses, faculty, staff, or student relations.
- Outreach - The office coordinates Project SCOPE, a summer program for African-American high school students designed to help them to plan and prepare for college.
- Referrals - The office makes the appropriate referrals to students with questions or concerns which can best be resolved by another person, office, or department.