Office of Multicultural Affairs
Our Mission
The Office of Multicultural Affairs' mission is to:
- Foster the growth of our diverse students as young leaders and young scholars through academic, personal, career and financial counseling;
- Offer cultural programming the promotes a richer understanding and respectfulness of the differences in race, gender, sexuality, class, disability, religion and veteran status;
- Provide a wide array of student clubs whose members can work together in activities that contribute to Penn State's goals to foster diversity;
- Lead the College of Communications in the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body.
"Cultural pluralism is my vision for the College of Communications. Simply put, cultural pluralism exists when smaller groups within a larger society are able to maintain their unique cultural identities, and their values and practices are accepted by the larger culture. To bring my vision to life, the Office of Multicultural Affairs leads and supports the College in interweaving diversity into the very fabric of our daily operation and into every aspect of our collegial practices. We strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone by providing curricula and special programming that teach a fuller appreciation of the uniqueness among diverse groups. We provide individualized counseling to meet our students' special needs and concerns. We offer a variety of clubs packed with worthwhile activities that celebrate diversity. Whether you are already a communications major or a prospective student, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is ready to guide you in achieving your goals and helping you feel at home at Penn State."--Joseph M. Selden, Assistant Dean for Multicultural Affairs
Events
- Martin Luther King Dinner, Fall 2012 (photo gallery)
- Black Alumni Reunion, Fall 2010 (photo gallery)
Joseph M. Selden
Carmen Frost
