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Office of Multicultural Affairs
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.,
145 Strong Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 864-4351
(785) 864-1175 Fax

Contributing to Student Success...

We Are One Community

Our Vision is to build and sustain an inclusive campus community that values and respects all member of the University community.

Our Mission is to provide leadership in developing and implementing initiatives that promote access to and diversity within our University community.  Provide guidance, consultation and leadership of programs and services that promote diversity as a means to enhance the educational experience and opportunities for the University.

Special emphasis is placed on promoting student success by sponsoring programs that address the needs of students on a personal, academic, social, career and cultural level. Our motto is "We Are One Community," and we strive to help foster positive relations and cultural enrichment among students, staff and faculty. Our role is equally critical in promoting an environment conducive to academic success where appreciation, respect and understanding of cultural diversity are encouraged.

Multicultural Resource Center
The Multicultural Resource Center is committed to creating an environment in which individuals could learn to respect and appreciate cultural diversity. The Multicultural Resource Center offers consultation with faculty members to develop cultural components in curriculum, support to student organizations, multicultural education seminars for KU faculty/staff and students and sponsors several cultural education programs.  These programs are available for the KU community to develop multicultural education and assure that the social environment of the campus is inclusive.
Academic Resources
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is dedicated to assisting all students in their academic transition to The University of Kansas. The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers several programs for students to use through the office and across campus. Through these programs, academic courses, Hawk Link, Transitions, and SOAR, students will find several resources to establish their academic career.
Diversity Education Programs
Several multicultural education workshops are supported through the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Multicultural Resource Center to raise awareness about issues for KU students, faculty and staff. Our staff can provide one-on-one consultation and training for student organizations and university groups.  We will assist individuals and organizations to examine their assumptions about diversity and multicultural issues.
Special Events
Specific programs that take place annually to provide awareness and recognition of distinct events.

Corporate Career Connections Program
Corporate career connections has several components that encourage students to become involved in academic enhancement, leadership development, and the career exploration process early in their college experience. The intent is to increase participants’ knowledge about current leadership and professional career attainment strategies available on campus and through KU corporate affiliates associated with the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Components also encourage open dialogue between students, student leadership organizations, corporate representatives, and various KU departments that have resources specific to this population’s academic and career attainment success.