University of Alaska Fairbanks
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity, Student and Enrollment Services and International Programs have groups The Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) is committed to raise awareness, respect and understanding while striving for equal opportunities for all underrepresented individuals in our campus community. Diversity and equity are core values at our institution and OMAD is here to ensure that the rich contributions each individual brings forth, are expanded through inclusion, equal opportunities, and through academic achievement for all. http://www.uaf.edu/omad/ African Student Association American Sign Language Club Athabascan Dance Group Black Awareness Student Union (BASU) Club Francais Festival of Native Arts (FNA) Filipino-American Society of UAF German Club HOLA: Hispanic or Latino Awareness Inu-Yupiaq Dance Group Japanese Club Namaste India UAF Chinese Student Association Rural Student Services: Rural Student Services (RSS) is an academic advising department with 40 years of experience in working with students from all over the state of Alaska. We are here to assist you in achieving student success by linking you to current information pertinent to your education, lifestyle, and goals. RSS is known for its welcoming and friendly environment. Many students find a meaningful connection at UAF through RSS. Rural Student Services began in 1969 and was previously called Student Orientation Services. Students lobbied for a program that could assist Native students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks community. As a result, the 1969 Alaska State Legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution No. 56 and requested that the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska institute a comprehensive plan to provide services to Alaska Native students whose goal was to receive a college education.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity, Student and Enrollment Services and International Programs have groups The Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) is committed to raise awareness, respect and understanding while striving for equal opportunities for all underrepresented individuals in our campus community. Diversity and equity are core values at our institution and OMAD is here to ensure that the rich contributions each individual brings forth, are expanded through inclusion, equal opportunities, and through academic achievement for all. http://www.uaf.edu/omad/ Rural Student Services General Information The RSS program has continued to meet the ever changing needs of rural students by acknowledging and incorporating a strong cross-cultural counseling base and involving rural communities in forging new directions. The primary objective for these efforts is the retention and matriculation of rural students in the many degree programs offered through UAF. They help with: * Academic Requirements * Registration for Classes * Finding Financial Aid * Explaining Housing Options * Declaring a Major * Career Exploration http://www.uaf.edu/ruralss/start/

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity, Student and Enrollment Services and International Programs have groups The Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) is committed to raise awareness, respect and understanding while striving for equal opportunities for all underrepresented individuals in our campus community. Diversity and equity are core values at our institution and OMAD is here to ensure that the rich contributions each individual brings forth, are expanded through inclusion, equal opportunities, and through academic achievement for all. http://www.uaf.edu/omad/ http://www.uaf.edu/ses/staff-resources/