Oklahoma State University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Office of Multicultural Affairs/Affinity Groups: The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is a place for students of different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to come together in an effort to learn more about each other and about themselves. OMA takes a holistic approach to empower Oklahoma State University students to think and act in ways that will embrace and promote a more inclusive world. We aim to assist students in achieving academic excellence, developing their personal and professional character, and engaging in the campus and greater community. OMA is also the home to several of Oklahoma State’s cultural affinity groups, including the African-American Student Association, Asian-American Student Association, Hispanic Students Association, Native American Student Association, Vietnamese American Student Association, Sexual Orientation Diversity Association, National Organization for Women, and the Women’s Resource Center Student Alliance. OMA is here to serve all students. Women’s Programs: Women’s Programs works to create and support policy changes that provide opportunities and diminish institutional barriers for women. Women’s Programs is charged with engaging the university community in ways that will lead to including women as equal members. Mentorship Programs (Office of Multicultural Affairs): The purpose of the Mentorship Programs is to promote the successful transition of incoming first year, sophomore, and transfer students to the OSU community as well as promoting mentorship, leadership and community for all students in order to assist them in achieving their academic goals and preparing them for life after graduation. Additional opportunities for involvement include academic seminars, cultural experiences, service opportunities and social programs. The mentorship programs available for students are African American Mentor Program, Retention Initiative for Asian American Student (RIAAS), Hispanic And Latino Student Success Initiative (HALSSI), Native American Resiliency through Education and Leadership Program (NARELP), Leaders Advising, Mentoring, and Building Diversity Allies (LAMBDA), and Women's Mentorship Program (WMP). Living Learning Communities in Residential Life: Williams Diversity LLC The Williams Diversity Living Learning Community (LLC) is for Oklahoma State University students who are interested in developing a broader base of knowledge about diversity and inclusiveness. It is designed to foster and create a rich atmosphere of student interaction and engagement focused on academic success, extracurricular activities, social interactions, cultural and spiritual education as well as overall wellness. Ketchum House LLC The Ketchum House has been established through a collaborative effort of the Department of Residential Life and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The objective of the floor is to expose students to the Native American culture through a variety of social and cultural programming activities as well as to increase retention and to aid in the transition to a comprehensive University. Priority is given to Native American students, but it is open to all who wish to be a part of the community.

It is the policy of Oklahoma State University to provide equal opportunity on the basis of merit without discrimination because of age, race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or disability. Discrimination or harassment on any of these bases are prohibited by OSU policies 1-0101; 1-0702, and 3-0745. Regularly offered Employment Discrimination Workshops give the participant a greater understanding of how to prevent employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, age, national origin, and disability and how to address concerns that may arise regarding potential discrimination. Specific complaints can be directed to Dr. Rosalyn Green, Ed.D., Director, Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, or filed via OSU's Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Form.

Several URLs exist for different programs and groups for faculty, staff and students. Most of the information is accessible from the Institutional Diversity Page http://www.diversity.okstate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=20