Office of Multicultural Affairs
 One of the great benefits of attending college in a region as diverse as Massachusetts' North Shore is the chance to experience and celebrate varied peoples and cultures. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is SSC's primary resource on multicultural and diversity programs and services, and assists in recruiting, retaining and graduating multicultural students. OMA works to enhance the academic success and personal development of all SSC students and the overall quality of life for students of color on campus.
Mission Statement
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to developing and implementing programs and services to educate the entire college community and to enhance the academic success and personal development of all Salem State College students. In addition, we strive to improve the overall quality of life for students of color on campus and assist the college in recruiting, retaining and graduating multicultural students.
Recruiting
OMA works with Admissions, the Learning Center, and area guidance counselors to aggressively recruit minority students. Targeted high school students are invited to spend a day touring and learning about SSC. In some cases, conditional acceptance may be made on-the-spot. A typical tour would include info on:
Events & Activities
New! 2008 Faculty Academy on Diversity, Multiculturalism, & Social Justice in the Classroom
OMA helps to coordinate a number of annual campus events, including the:
Services
- OMA provides a number of services to the SSC community. Among them are:
- Assisting organized student groups of color by serving as secondary advisor; providing support services, training and resources; creating a multicultural student council; and mediating disputes.
- Assisting Admissions and the Learning Center in recruiting students of color
- Assisting Student Life departments to include diversity initiatives in programmatic efforts
- Assisting administrative and academic departments in the resolution of issues related to students of color
- Serving on committees as assigned by the President; co-chairing the President's Advisory Task Force on Minority Diversity Issues
- Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to provide multicultural awareness
- Collaborating with Human Resources to ensure the recruitment, hiring and retention of faculty and staff of color. Providing a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and administrators of color and encourage staff development opportunities.
- Educating students of color on financial responsibilities in regards to paying for college
For More Information
Contact: Shawn A. Newton
Phone: 978-542-6442
Email: snewton@salemstate.edu
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