Providing funding for a range of minority student organizations. These groups include the Asian American Association, Association of Latin and American Students, Black Student Action Association, Chinese Students and Scholar Friendship Association, Indian Student Association, Korean Club, Japanese Culture and Language Club, Minority Students' Professional Association, Sista II Sista and the Graduate Students of Color. A variety of cultural events are planned by these groups. The Association of Latin and American Students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a picnic, mini-film series, faculty lectures and dance. A second house will be opened for Kappa Alpha Psi second semester.
Members pay standard room and board rates to live in the houses.
Black sororities have suites in university residence halls. Joseph Cox, associate provost. Providing a gathering spot and resource center for minority students at the Center for Black Culture and Learning. The center's efforts range from sponsoring study tables and tutoring programs to award programs for students who have performed well academically. Syd Carthell, assistant director, Affirmative Action and Human Resource Development.