Mission Statement and Overview
for
African American Student Affairs (created in 1984)

The Office of African American Student Affairs (AASA) researches, designs and implements unique programs that promote the pursuit of academic success, retention and graduation of students, with an emphasis on African American students. Many of the programs and services expand students' cultural horizon while honoring their respective cultural experiences. The Office of African American Student Affairs resides in the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs. Multicultural Student Affairs works in conjunction with a number of university departments and colleges to conduct programs related to recruitment, orientation, retention and graduation in addition to academic, personal, professional and cultural development, which foster skills and strategies for being successful at N.C. State. Some of the programs and services of African American Student Affairs include the following: African American Symposium, Peer Mentor Program, SABA- Academic Enrichment Program, Kwanzaa Celebration, Freshman Honors Convocation, Student Leadership Development and Student Organization Advising.