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Our Mission

Multicultural Services and Student Programs (MSSP) supports the Saint Mary's College commitment to being a community that is inclusive of women of all races, ethnicities, and cultures.

The office works to create an environment in which all students can thrive by providing educational programs, services, support systems, networks, and assisting in the revision and implementation of policies and procedures on diversity initiatives.

The main goals are to provide education and outreach to the entire campus community and to support the retention of underrepresented students.

MSSP strives to pursue its mission and achieve its goals by making sure all programs support at least one of the following elements:

Ethnic and Peer Attachment
Social Integration
Worth and Competence
Reliable AlliancesGuidance
Leadership Opportunities

Education:

• Provide educational programs and services dealing with diversity issues both nationally and internationally.
• Maintain a resource library of novels, scholarship information, art, music, biographies, reference books, periodicals, documentaries, culturally diverse movies and literature on multicultural education.
• Give students the opportunity to obtain professional leadership experience through their attendance at national and local leadership conferences.

Retention:

• Help students excel academically by working with faculty and academic affairs. The MSSP staff is available for presentations in the classroom or to act as discussion leaders on diversity.
• Host a Multicultural Orientation for first year students connecting them with upper class students, alumnae, faculty, staff and resources in the community.
• Provide a social and professional place to gather for meetings, small classes, study groups and social events.

Outreach:

• Host the "My First Day in College" program. This pre-college program gives Saint Mary's students the opportunity to serve as host and mentors for high school students. The program gives students a chance to visit and experience college life.
• Provide an electronic newsletter giving information about scholarships, conferences, and upcoming events on campus and in the community.
• Assist in locating volunteer opportunities in the community giving the student the opportunity to network and work with community leaders.