University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups

The Center for Academic Support and Diversity (http://www.uwosh.edu/acad-supp/index.php) assists the University in the recruitment, enrollment, retention and graduation of multicultural and disadvantaged students, through a variety of collaborative programs, services and outreach activities. Multicultural Retention Programs (http://www.uwosh.edu/acad-supp/MRP-index.php) provide academic and student support services to help increase the recruitment, matriculation, enrollment, retention, and graduation of multicultural and disadvantaged students. They provide a number of services and events and activities directly and/or through co-sponsorship or collaboration with other university departments. MRP counselors collaborate with the Multicultural Education Center (MEC; http://www.uwosh.edu/acad-supp/MEC-index.php) and serve as advisors to six student organizations (American Indian Student Association, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Hispanic Cultures United, Hmong Student Union, and the MEC Student Board) to develop cultural programs and activities to increase the level of understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity both on campus and in the community. The Women’s Center (http://www.uwosh.edu/womenscenter/) provides programs, resources and education about issues that affect women of the UW Oshkosh community, creates a welcoming place for women to connect and promotes an environment that values diversity. The center includes a computer lab, reading area, a patio and conference rooms. The LGBTQ Resource Center (http://www.uwosh.edu/lgbtqcenter/) offers a safe, supportive and welcoming environment with high-quality support services that contribute to the academic and personal growth of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning campus community and their allies. The Women and Science Program (http://www.uwosh.edu/wis/) promotes campus & classroom climates that attract and retain women and minority students.

Multicultural Retention Programs work closely with faculty, staff and community members who are interested in improving cross-cultural relations and understanding cultural differences. These programs reflect the student organizations on campus (American Indian Student Association, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Hispanic Cultures United, Hmong Student Union, and the Multicultural Education Center Student Board). Faculty can also find support at the Women’s Center, the LGBTQ Center, and mentoring programs at the Office of Equity and Affirmative Action (http://www.uwosh.edu/affirm-act/).

Multicultural Retention Programs work closely with faculty, staff and community members who are interested in improving cross-cultural relations and understanding cultural differences. These programs reflect the student organizations on campus (American Indian Student Association, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Hispanic Cultures United, Hmong Student Union, and the Multicultural Education Center Student Board). Staff can also find support at the Women’s Center, the LGBTQ Resource Center, and mentoring programs at the Office of Equity and Affirmative Action (http://www.uwosh.edu/affirm-act/).