University of Georgia
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups

CASA - Cultures of Academic Success and Achievement. CASA is a new program at UGA and is intended to help historically underrepresented students achieve and maintain academic success at UGA. CASA will collaborate with other units to match student needs with campus resources. UGA also boasts a rich community of Cultural Student Organizations, many of which receive funding from the university. http://msp.uga.edu/awareness/culturalstudies.html Multicultural Services & Programs has a listing of books and videos that can be rented with the intent "To transform relationships among UGA students through dialogue by addressing tensions related to, but not limited to, race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, and other diversity-related issues." - http://msp.uga.edu/resources/videos.html The E Series: Engage ~ Expand ~ Enhance MSP invites you to join us as we embark on a common journey of self-reflection, critical thinking and community building. Diverse opinions, profound insights and fascinating discussion will be explored across a broad scope of experiences. - http://msp.uga.edu/services/speakers.html Additionally, there are a number of institutes specific to various underrepresented groups; a list can be found at: http://msp.uga.edu/awareness/glossary.html

The University provides training and consulting programs that are designed to embrace diversity by the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students and seeks to promote inclusion by creating a positive, welcoming environment. These programs are free. (http://diversity.uga.edu/programs/training_consulting/) Additionally, there are a number of institutes specific to various underrepresented groups; a list can be found at: http://msp.uga.edu/awareness/glossary.html An example being The Center for Asian Studies, which exists to nurture and guide academic programs and exchanges, primarily on Asia , for students, faculty, and appropriate staff members.

The University provides training and consulting programs that are designed to embrace diversity by the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students and seeks to promote inclusion by creating a positive , welcoming environment. These programs are free.(http://diversity.uga.edu/programs/training_consulting/) Additionally, there are a number of institutes specific to various underrepresented groups; a list can be found at: http://msp.uga.edu/awareness/glossary.html An example being The Center for Asian Studies, which exists to nurture and guide academic programs and exchanges, primarily on Asia , for students, faculty, and appropriate staff members.