The Mission of Minority Student Affairs
The Office of Minority Student Affairs is responsible for providing leadership in developing, implementing and coordinating student support services and activities designed to assist underrepresented students’ personal development, academic achievement, and graduation. The department serves African American, Latino/a, and Native American undergraduates, as well as students from all backgrounds who are admitted through programs such as the Educational Opportunities Program, the President's Awards Program, and the Liberal Arts and Sciences' Transition/Bridge Program.
OMSA Goals
- OMSA assists with students' adjustment to campus by coordinating guidance and counseling support among other campus units, such as Student Affairs departments, colleges, and the many academic departments.
- OMSA assists campus units and student organizations with creating environments and programs that will support and bolster minority students' success and continuation at the University. Additionally, OMSA helps academic units monitor the progress of students and makes appropriate referrals to campus units, employers and graduate and professional schools.
- OMSA promotes and develops educational opportunities and enrichment activities to help facilitate the educational and personal growth of student participants through organized activities and collaborative efforts with Student Affairs departments and other campus units.
