Teach One Lecture and Film Series, which focuses on various cultural issues. The Student Ethnic Enrichment Center strives to create a nurturing, culturally centered environment conducive to the development of a diverse population. In addition to providing programs, the center offers leadership development, scholarship information, counseling and peer mentoring through the Buddy System and the Graduate Assistance Program, which assists students who are interested in graduate degree programs. Several student organizations interact with the center, and in 1996 the African, Latino, Asian and Native American Executive Council was formed to provide further opportunities for students of color who share a cultural heritage. All students benefit from the Alton and Renay Scales Ethnic Studies Library, which contains more than 200 volumes of books focusing on African American, Latino, Asian and Native American studies.
Students often use the library in writing research papers on multicultural topics.
The Student Ethnic Enrichment Center is located in the University Union. Organizations for students of color UNT has more than 280 student organizations, including many that celebrate the cultural heritage of students. Some of these organizations provide students with a voice in student government in addition to acting as support groups for members and promoting intercultural awareness to all UNT students. Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity Inc. and Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority Inc. are predominantly Latino. Students tour the campus and participate in a full day of informative and entertaining activities.