To help students of color meet this challenge, the office of minority student affairs and cultural diversity strongly encourages the students to take full advantage of all educational and social opportunities available on campus. For this accomplishment, a number of educational programs, workshops and seminars are offered pertaining to the issues of multiculturalism,diversity and the retention of students. The office of minority student affairs and cultural diversity also encourages campus leaders. Students participate in leadership retreats, professional conferences and student clubs and organizations that help to build confidence and self-esteem which are the building blocks of leadership. The office of minority student affairs and cultural diversity is equally concerned about a community of pluralism.
Students understand that an academic environment reflects multiple ethnic and racial groups.
True pluralism is realized when a spirit of mutual respect abounds and when groups of people feel equally placed and secure within the community. Diversity is an attitude which asks of its community to explore , understand and appreciate another person's cultural experiences, contributions and heritage. This office regards pluralism to be one of its most important objectives. This office supports programs that aids in the support of academic excellence. Excel Mentoring Program-support all the the tools needed for success, values clarification, goal setting and time management.