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The mission of Multicultural Equity Programs is to assist the College in providing access and equity to traditionally underrepresented students (African American, Latino/Hispanic, & Native American Indian) in higher education. This office works with the broader University leadership to develop and carry out initiatives to ensure an increasing underrepresented student presence. We advocate for continuing efforts to attract and retain the best students to our undergraduate (Bunton – Waller Fellows http://www.science.psu.edu/diversity/BW%20Home.htm) and graduate programs. We assist students throughout their educational experience in areas regarding professional development (e.g., mentoring and internships), graduate and education abroad opportunities. We advise students and faculty on retention issues, resolution of equity complaints, and cultural events. We support activities that promote leadership development and organizational change.

http://www.equity.psu.edu/cored/

http://www.equity.psu.edu/clgbte/

http://www.equity.psu.edu/cfw/

Students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular efforts that promote their social and professional development.

Black Caucus -- http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/blackcaucusweb/BC-siteV2.html

Latino Caucus -- http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/latinocaucus/

Multicultural Undergraduate Law Association (MULA) http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mula/

Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/prsa/

The Office of Multicultural Equity Programs participates in a number of enrichment programs.

Research:

CIC/SROP http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/

Ronald E. McNair Scholars http://www.gradsch.psu.edu/equity/mcnair.html

If you any questions, please stop by the locations listed below to seek assistance.

Area of Concern	Undergraduate Student	Graduate Student
Academic Advising	Undergraduate Studies 101 Sparks Building 865-2545 (pre-majors only) http://www.la.psu.edu/ undergrad/welcome.htm Declared majors should contact their appropriate department.	Program/Department /Adviser
Equity Concern	Multicultural Equity Programs 136A Sparks Building 814-863-2510	Multicultural Equity Programs 136A Sparks Building 814-863-2510
Financial	Financial Office 314 Shields Building 814-865-6301 http://www.psu.edu/dept/ studentaid http://www.hsf.net/	Fellowships and Awards 314 Kern Building 814-865-2514 http://www.gradsch.psu.edu /prospective/funding.html

Keep abreast of the range of diverse happenings by reviewing the bulletin board of Multicultural Equity Programs outside 136 Sparks Building. Take time to visit the Paul Robeson Center.

Keep abreast of cultural events occurring by visiting the Diversity Calendar.

I look forward to seeing you at some point during the semester. Seek out the answers to the questions you have developed since this will increase your chances of accomplishing your goals.