The Multicultural Affairs Office serves as a valuable resource to the university and students. In conjunction with other institutional entities, the MAO plans and implements diverse and inclusive programming and activities on campus.
The MAO offers all Capital students access to a number of resources, including the Multicultural Resource Center where students can check out texts, magazines and videos for use on class projects or just for personal enjoyment.
Supporting a Diverse Community
Learning opportunities are everywhere you look at Capital. The Office of Multicultural Affairs does its part by:
- Connecting you with multicultural student organizations
- Helping student organizations network and collaborate with each other
- Expanding the in-class experience
- Building relationships among Capital's students
Your participation in such a diverse community, combined with the academic rigor of your classes better prepares you for the complex world around you.
Building Skills and Relationships
You'll have many opportunities to get involved at Capital. Our student organizations will help you explore:
- The academic programs available to Capital students
- Opportunities to give back to your community through service projects
- Your religious and spiritual beliefs
- Social and leadership opportunities that will support your personal and professional goals
Get Started Now
To get involved, network and have fun, call 614-236-6181. You can also contact the Student Activities Office or one of the multicultural student organizations.
You'll develop communication, leadership and time-management skills; and you'll get experience planning and coordinating events. You'll also meet a lot of nice people along the way.
Join one of Capital's multicultural student organizations. They are open to all Capital University students.
Mission
The mission of the Multicultural Affairs Office (MAO) is to provide educational and cultural leadership for university initiatives aimed at supporting and developing a diverse and inclusive community. As an advocate for underrepresented populations, the MAO plans, implements and evaluates programs related to the recruitment, matriculation, retention and success of students, faculty and staff of color, difference and their allies. The goals of the MAO are to:
- To support the overall mission of the university.
- To develop, implement and evaluate programs that will result in increased retention, matriculation and graduation among students of color and difference.
- To provide the university community with programs that develop and/or increase awareness and respect for diversity.
- To establish and maintain an effective system for reporting acts of intolerance or incidents breaching the university Human Dignity Policy and identify trends.