Multicultural Education and Initiatives

The Multicultural Education and Initiatives Office at Olivet College coordinates or assists with the coordination of educational activities and program initiatives which are related to the recruitment, retention, enrollment and graduation of multicultural undergraduate students. It is also dedicated to providing educational programs, which will help majority group students learn to become more accepting of cultural differences that exist on campus. Services and programs offered include:

• Identity development workshops
       • Careers, internships, graduate and professional school, education
         abroad and job opportunities
       • Assistance with questions on financial aid, scholarship and money management
       • Serving as advocate, when appropriate, for the needs of multicultural students
         as defined by the college
       • Diversity training
       • Conflict resolution and other personal matters
       • Mentoring
       • Study skills, time management and test taking strategies
       • Obtaining tutorial assistance
       • Programs and activities that address campus climate issues, socio-cultural isolation
         and other non-cognitive topics
       • Leadership training
       • Program planning and development skills