Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.51
Liaison Michele Hebert
Submission Date Aug. 26, 2011
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.0

University of Alaska Fairbanks
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Ana Richards
Manager
Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support under-represented groups on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the student body:

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity, Student and Enrollment Services and International Programs have groups

The Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) is committed to raise awareness, respect and understanding while striving for equal opportunities for all underrepresented individuals in our campus community. Diversity and equity are core values at our institution and OMAD is here to ensure that the rich contributions each individual brings forth, are expanded through inclusion, equal opportunities, and through academic achievement for all.
http://www.uaf.edu/omad/

African Student Association
American Sign Language Club
Athabascan Dance Group
Black Awareness Student Union (BASU)
Club Francais
Festival of Native Arts (FNA)
Filipino-American Society of UAF
German Club
HOLA: Hispanic or Latino Awareness
Inu-Yupiaq Dance Group
Japanese Club
Namaste India
UAF Chinese Student Association

Rural Student Services:
Rural Student Services (RSS) is an academic advising department with 40 years of experience in working with students from all over the state of Alaska. We are here to assist you in achieving student success by linking you to current information pertinent to your education, lifestyle, and goals. RSS is known for its welcoming and friendly environment. Many students find a meaningful connection at UAF through RSS.
Rural Student Services began in 1969 and was previously called Student Orientation Services. Students lobbied for a program that could assist Native students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks community. As a result, the 1969 Alaska State Legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution No. 56 and requested that the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska institute a comprehensive plan to provide services to Alaska Native students whose goal was to receive a college education.


A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the faculty:

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity, Student and Enrollment Services and International Programs have groups

The Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) is committed to raise awareness, respect and understanding while striving for equal opportunities for all underrepresented individuals in our campus community. Diversity and equity are core values at our institution and OMAD is here to ensure that the rich contributions each individual brings forth, are expanded through inclusion, equal opportunities, and through academic achievement for all.
http://www.uaf.edu/omad/

Rural Student Services General Information The RSS program has continued to meet the ever changing needs of rural students by acknowledging and incorporating a strong cross-cultural counseling base and involving rural communities in forging new directions. The primary objective for these efforts is the retention and matriculation of rural students in the many degree programs offered through UAF.
They help with:
* Academic Requirements
* Registration for Classes
* Finding Financial Aid
* Explaining Housing Options
* Declaring a Major
* Career Exploration
http://www.uaf.edu/ruralss/start/


A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the staff:

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity, Student and Enrollment Services and International Programs have groups

The Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity (OMAD) is committed to raise awareness, respect and understanding while striving for equal opportunities for all underrepresented individuals in our campus community. Diversity and equity are core values at our institution and OMAD is here to ensure that the rich contributions each individual brings forth, are expanded through inclusion, equal opportunities, and through academic achievement for all.
http://www.uaf.edu/omad/

http://www.uaf.edu/ses/staff-resources/


The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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