Rutgers: Office of Undergraduate Education

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Multicultural Engagement fosters an inclusive and rewarding experience for all students at Rutgers by enhancing connections among students and faculty through curricular and co-curricular educational and community development opportunities.

These programs include community connections, which provide undergraduates an opportunity to reach out to current high school students; collectives, which serve to enrich the experiences of students who have historically been underrepresented at Rutgers; academic collaborations that provide students with the chance to engage other students, faculty and administrators in meaningful discussions about diverse issues affecting the local, domestic and global communities; and research and assessment that highlights the experiences of students from various backgrounds at Rutgers.

Programs

Multicultural Male Connection

Multicultural Male Connection is a comprehensive retention program focused on facilitating an environment conducive for the academic and social success of black and Latino male undergraduates at Rutgers. The program is affiliated with the Student African American Brotherhood (S.A.A.B.), a nationally recognized consortium of college and university programs that are committed to the academic success of black and Latino male students. The Multicultural Male Connection program includes the following components:

Summer Connection Program
Fall Retreat
Group Discussions
Academic and Educational Programs
Peer Networks
- Black Men's Collective
- Society of Latin American Men (SLAM)/Latino Men's Roundtable

Women of Color Initiatives (WOCI)

The WOCI is a series of programs that serves to outreach and connect women of color at Rutgers to create a supportive, empowering and educative environment. The programs include the following:

Focus Groups
- Latina Focus Group and Black S.T.A.R.S. are empowerment groups dedicated to developing and strengthening the social, cultural, and political consciousness of Latina and black women undergraduates at Rutgers. The group's primary focus is creating a support network for students by connecting them with their peers, faculty, staff and alumnae.
- It's All about the L.A.D.I.E.S Symposium is a highly successful 1-day program that brings together students, faculty and administrators at the university to discuss issues salient to the experiences and success of women of color.
- Sisterhood Retreat: This experience provides students with an opportunity to connect, bond and discuss societal and personal issues impacting women at Rutgers and the larger society.

The Bridging the Gap Experience

The Bridging the Gap Experience is a weekend retreat that provides students with an opportunity to connect and discuss issues of race, ethnicity, social class, religion, sexual orientation and other domestic and global issues.

Academic Cultural Collaborations

Dinner Movie and Dialogue incorporates films, courses, and faculty expertise in discussing relevant cultural and social issues.
Student Cultural/Diversity Programming Grants: These funding grants support the development of student-initiated programs that provide educational opportunities around issues involving race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class and religion.
Procedures for Grant Submission: Student groups should submit a detailed proposal to the office at least (4) four weeks prior to the program. Upon receipt and review of the proposal, applicants will be notified of the grant approval status

Multicultural Assessment Project (MAP)

Research is critical to understanding the student experience and what assist them in succeeding. The MAP will focus specifically on exploring the diverse social, cultural and academic experiences of students at Rutgers.

Useful Links

Asian American Cultural Center
Center for Latino Arts and Culture
Committee to Advance Our Common Purposes
Multicultural Involvement
Paul Robeson Cultural Center
Retention and Graduation Outcomes at Rutgers-NB/P
Social Justice Education

Useful Links