Pittsburg State University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

to cultivate a culture of respect, awareness and understanding among PSU students, faculty and staff, celebrating diversity on campus and in the community. The OSD facilitates this mission through the following objectives: * Diversity Seminars and Workshops: These events are programs sponsored by the OSD geared towards broadening the horizon of students, faculty, and staff on issues regarding diversity and multiculturalism. * Support Structure for Student Organizations: The OSD provides support services for the Black Student Association (BSA), Hispanics of Today (HOT), and Native American Student Association (NASA). The OSD assists as needed with the planning of events and programs throughout the academic year. * Celebration of Nationally Recognized Heritage Months: The OSD participates alongside the entire national community in the celebration of cultural heritage months including but not limited to African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American months. The OSD also supports many other diversity initiatives such as National Women's Rights Month and National Disability Awareness Month. * Participation in Diversity and Multicultural Conferences: Designated ambassadors of the OSD attend various workshops and conferences throughout the academic year. These events are used to stay abreast of up-to-date issues in diversity, providing our ambassadors with the tools and resources necessary to consistently achieve the OSD mission at PSU. * Student Advisement Programs: The OSD strives to ease the student's transition to PSU by sponsoring events and providing services with the intent of building relationships with students. These events aid in bridging the gap between recruitment and retention activities. The OSD also sponsors several leadership programs for students, developing leadership skills and capabilities. * Access to Educational and Developmental Resources: The OSD maintains the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC). The MRC is a hub for diversity at PSU servicing students, faculty, and staff with a comprehensive library of books, magazines, and videos regarding issues in diversity and multiculturalism. The MRC also houses a computer-lab with FREE PRINTING.

Chair Deatrea Rose Director, Student Diversity Programs Members Melissa Archuleta President, Hispanics of Today Trinity Davis Chair, College of Education Diversity Committee Steve Erwin Assoc VP for Campus Life & Auxiliary Services Brenda Frieden Director, Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology Dick Herling College of Technology Representative Leo Hudson College of Arts & Sciences Representative Bill Ivy Dean, Enrollment Management & Student Success Roy Janisch Tilford Group Representative Mark Johnson Tilford Group Representative Jamie Jones Director, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Allison Keegan Graduate Student Representative Marcus Nelson Student Government Representative Chuck Olcese Director, International Programs & Services Susan Schreiner Axe Library Representative Wei Sha College of Business Representative Tom Westhoff President, Classified Senate TBA Chair, Faculty Senate Committee on Diversity & Multiculturalism TBA Faculty, College of Education

The Office of Student Diversity (OSD) seeks to enrich the academic, cultural, and social development of diverse students and to cultivate a culture of respect, understanding, and awareness among the entire PSU community. We provide a wide range of services and events including diversity seminars and workshops; support for student organizations; celebration of nationally recognized heritage months; advisement; leadership training; and multimedia resources. Take in a lecture or grab a snack between classes. Try your hand at Game Night or take a seat at a session of Diversity Roundtable. Check out a book that makes you think or a movie that makes you laugh. OSD offers countless opportunities to expand your horizons and is a proudly inclusive environment.

The Director of the Office of Student Diversity is responsible to coordinate carrying out the mission and objectives of the Office and University Diversity Committee.