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Show ORIENTATION SPECIAL FALL 2006 PAGE 26 Multicultural SS promotes diversity at USU The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS) Invites all students to participate with our cultural clubs and organizations. Our programs provide academic, leadership and social support, and are designed to Increase cultural interaction, understanding and appreciation. MSS offers a wide variety of programs and services. For more Information, please visit us in Taggart Student Center Room 309. You may also phone (435) 797-1733 or visit us online at mss.usu. edu Realizing Educational Potential (REP week): Participate in a fun, interactive week of activities and workshops that will assist In your transition to college. REP Week is the perfect way to enhance your USU Connections experience. Transitional Opportunities for Proactive Students (TOPS Course): A first-year experience program designed for multicultural freshmen and transfer students. TOPS offers a structured mentoring program, activities and weekly class sessions which present topics such as money management, writing skills and career exploration. (Offers one semester credit) Multicultural Leadership Course: Designed to provide students a forum for exploring leadership styles and developing skills. Students enhance their leadership abilities through service projects, organized leadership experience, self discovery, research and evaluative thought. {Offers two semester credits) Attitude/Character/ and Soul Food Dinner. Latino Student Union (LSU): Promotes awareness of the richness and variety of Latin American cultures at USU. The LSU provides participants with social and academic support while sponsoring activities such as Latin American Heritage Week, Salsabration, and the annual Miss Diversity competition. Native American Student Council (NASC): Celebrates and raises awareness of the diverse culture of North America's Native people. Participants enjoy a wide variety of cultural experiences, peer support and leadership development as they prepare for the annual Native American Powwow and Native American Week celebrations. Polynesian Student Union (PSU): Explores and educates about Polynesian culture through community service, leadership Exploration/Synergy (ACES): Goal oriented students will find this program engaging and beneficial. Participants will develop programs to motivate and uplift others, work toward goals, improve their leadership skills, and be a part of a high achieving student organization. Asian American Student Council (AASC): Explores Asian culture through a variety of activities, special events, foods and lots of fun. Members maintain an overarching goal to balance academics, service and social interaction. Black Student Union (BSU): Celebrates and educates about African American culture. Participants enjoy making new friends, joining in service projects and organizing events such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil, Black History Month recognition {think} Safety. HIM SAAVI. ...It's about all of us. A campus free of sexual violence is EVERYONE'S responsibility. Learn how you can make a difference — Get SAVVI. visit us on the web: www.usu.edu/saavi {Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information} opportunities, social activities, music and dance. Members enjoy preparing and presenting one of USU's most popular productions, the annual Polynesian Luau, which has had approximately 800 spectators. AA/EO From page 24 on the basts of disabilities. Additionally, Section 503 requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified persons with disabilities. • Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended prohibits discrimination and harassment and requires affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment qualified special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era and any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized. • Executive Order 11246 as amended provides affirmative action guidelines as well as prohibitions against discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, religion and national origin. All of the above laws provide protection to individuals by making it unlawful to retaliate against an individual for opposing practices which discriminate based on protected category or for filing a charge of discrimination, testifying or participating In any way In an investigation, proceeding, or litigation relating to a protected category. If you feel you have been the victim of discrimination and/or harassment as described above; want information on the subjects,or just need to talk and receive guidance on options available to you, please contact the AA/EO Office as soon as possible. We are located in room 216 of the Military Science Building. Our dedicated entrance Is located at the southeast corner of the building, just west of the parking terrace. You may call us at (435) 797-1266 or contact us through our web site at http://www.usu. edu/aaeo/index.html. The following individuals are there to assist you: Dave Ottley, Co-Director and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator,BrandE Faupell, Co-Director and Title IX/Sectlon 504 Coordinator; Carolyn Whelan, Staff Assistant. |
