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Diversity Programs
at NC State
NC State is proud
of its diversity and the special contributions that various cultures,
perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds bring
to this institution’s mission and its constituents. Additionally,
the kinds of learning that diversity fosters and the tolerance that
it engenders are prized elements of an educated population. Indeed,
the diversity of our origins, interests, and abilities is one of the
most obvious testimonies to the educational, as well as the pragmatic,
value of difference.
New Student Orientation
strives to introduce incoming students to various aspects of the diverse
community in which they entering. One method used to accomplish this
goal is a Diversity brochure that is distributed to first-year students
during their Orientation session.
In addition to their explorations and appreciation of
diversity, various groups on campus also cherish opportunities to meet
those with similar backgrounds. The following groups, for instance,
frequently meet to share information about special challenges and opportunities
at NC State and in the community. All group meetings are open, and
we encourage your participation as a means of learning more about the
wonderful world of differences at NC State.
African American Cultural Center
The African
American Cultural Center is a wholesome, nurturing environment that provides
learning experiences for the benefit
of all students, faculty and staff at NC State, as well as the greater
community, regarding the history and culture of people of African descent.
Through our programming activities we promote an understanding of and
an appreciation for African Americans as one component of our diverse
society. The Center consists of a library, art gallery, conference spaces,
student organization offices, and a large multipurpose room where lectures,
seminars, workshops, and cultural events are held. Our major goal is
to empower African American and other students through recognition of
the cultural heritage of people of African descent as we work collectively
in the struggle for human dignity of all persons. We are located in the
Witherspoon Student Center and our Website is www.ncsu.edu/aasac .
Multicultural Student Affairs
Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) researches, designs,
and implements unique programs that promote the pursuit of academic success,
retention, and graduation of students of color from N.C. State University.
This work is accomplished through the three units that make up MSA: 1)
African American Student Affairs; 2) Native American Student Affairs;
and 3) Hispanic Student Affairs. Multicultural Student Affairs works
in conjunction with a number of university departments and colleges to
conduct programs related to recruitment and orientation, in addition
to academic, personal, professional, and cultural development, that foster
skills and strategies for being successful at NC State. Many of the programs
expand students' cultural horizons, while celebrating and honoring their
cultural experiences. Some of these programs include the Peer Mentor
Program, Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month,
Kwanzaa Celebration, POW WOW, Freshman Honors Convocation, Student Leadership
Development, and Student Organization Advising. Two major program components
are the African American Symposium and Native American Symposium. These
are summer educational/transitional experiences scheduled in conjunction
with the University's required orientation. The symposiums maximize the
academic success of African American and Native American first year students
as well as other interested students by providing information about campus
resources, support personnel, cultural heritage, networking, and other
strategies for success. They foster a sense of community and provide
a foundation for ensuring academic success at N.C. State. MSA is located
at 1107 Pullen Hall. For more information call us at (919) 515-3125 or
visit our website at www.ncsu.edu/msa.
Office of International
Scholar & Student
Services (OISSS)
The Office of International Scholar & Student Services (OISSS)
promotes programs and provides services that foster educational and
cultural exchanges
for international scholars and students at NC State University. Cultural
programs, such as the International Friendship Program, Culture Corps,
English Conversation Club, New International Student Orientation (required
for students in F-1 or J-1 visa status), and others are all designed
to enrich the cultural and academic experience of international students
to promote further integration in and appreciation of our diverse global
society. Basic services include issuance of visa certifications, certain
employment authorizations, immigration advising, and cultural programming.
OISSS works closely with other units at NC State such as the Office of
International Affairs, Study Abroad, individual colleges, departments,
and student organizations. For further information contact OISSS, NC
State, 208 Daniels Hall, Box 7222, Raleigh, NC 27695-7222, or you may
call (919) 515-2961, or e-mail OISSS@ncsu.edu. Website: www.ncsu.edu/oisss.
The Women's Center
The NC State University Women's Center, located at 3120 Talley Student
Center, is open to women and men. The Center provides resources for students,
faculty, and staff at a time when gender issues continue to change both
within NC State and society at large. We offer informal advising and
consulting on advocacy issues for women and men and referrals to campus
and community resources. Specific programs, events, and services are
designed to provide women with peer support, informal advising, and role
modeling to ensure women students successfully complete their education.
In addition, the Women's Center offers support and assistance for sexual
assault, rape, dating, relationship issues, and sexual harassment. The
Center acts as a central coordinating unit to assist the campus and Raleigh
community in utilizing women's resources and provides space for groups
to meet in a safe, supportive, and confidential atmosphere. In all of
its activities, the Women's Center strives to promote an awareness of
racial, cultural, and ethnic perspectives both locally and globally.
For more information, call (919) 515-2012 or visit our Website: www.ncsu.edu/womens_center.
Disability Services
Office
Disability Services Office (DSO) provides services to currently
enrolled students with documented disabilities including (but not limited
to) Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), visual impairment,
hearing impairment, learning disabilities (LD), mobility impairments,
psychological disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and other health
concerns. Services are rendered based on the student's documented needs
and are determined in consultation with the student and his/her DSO service
provider. Student contacts with DSO personnel are held in strict confidence.
To receive accommodations, please notify the DSO office as far in advance
as possible. The DSO office is located in the Student Health Center,
2815 Cates Avenue, Suite 1900. Phone: (919) 515-7653 (voice), (919) 515-8830
(TTY), (919) 513-2840 (FAX). Website: www.ncsu.edu/dss
Ethnic and Social
Student Organizations
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