Multicultural Affairs
Welcome!
Multicultural Affairs serves as an information resource on the role and value of diversity in education for WMU, and for the greater Kalamazoo communities. Multicultural Affairs focuses on:
- Events and programs that promote cultural awareness
- Support for student organizations
- Networking opportunities
- Mentor and peer mentor programs
- Academic tutor referrals
- Academic progress monitoring
- Employment and internships
- Scholarship information
Multicultural Affairs strives to ensure that all students are given the full opportunity to discover and develop their talents, interests, and unique potential, and to provide a learning-centered environment that presents the context for intellectual, cultural, professional, and personal growth during the college experience. Through programs, services, and initiatives that address cross-cultural competency and personal empowerment, Multicultural Affairs fosters community development, leadership, and a campus climate that respects and appreciates the history, culture, and traditions of all students.
Mission
To support the University's efforts in the attraction, persistence, and graduation of diverse students through programs and services that will enable them to contribute to the advancement of our campus community and the multicultural world.
Vision
To become a leading multicultural affairs department in supporting students and all members of the community in their holistic development.
What Multicultural Affairs Values
- Education
- Relationships
- Diversity
- Innovation
- Personal and professional development
- Resource development
- Individual and collective success
Multicultural Affairs' Map to Success: Clear mission and vision, purposeful in what we do, and commitment to excellence.
Click here to download the Multicultural Affairs PowerPoint Presentation.
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Western Michigan University Diversity and Multiculturalism Scholarship
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