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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
• 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 and socio-cultural isolation
• Leadership training
• Program planning and development skills
MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
The Black Student Union was started in 1994 to allow students to be more cohesive in dealing with their peers as well as the campus as a whole. The Black Student Union sponsors activities and programs that broaden the social environment of the college.
The Free Yo' Mind open mic is a creative arts program held at Olivet Collegeâs that provides an outlet for the campus community to express themselves artistically. Its vision is to create campus unity and enlightenment through creative arts. The Free Yo' Mind Creative Arts Mentoring Program is directed towards mentoring local youth in the areas of self awareness, performing arts and artistic appreciation.
The Olivet College Gospel Choir is a student organization that provides a diverse opportunity to give praises through song to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The choir also has additional ministries that includes Prayz Nâ Motion (Praise Dance, Mime and Sign Ministry), Prayz (Praise Team), poetry, rapping, stepping, greeters and ushers.
The Olivet College chapter of the NAACP was established in 2006. The NAACP believes strongly that future leaders must be developed today, and such development is ongoing in the Youth and College Division, created in 1936. Today, there are more than 30,000 young people representing 400 youth councils, high school chapters and college chapters actively involved in the civil rights movement.
The mission of the NAACP Youth and College Division is to inform youth of the problems affecting African-Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of African-Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of colorâs contribution to civilization; and to develop an intelligent and effective youth leadership.
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Olivet College to host jazz concert Dec. 1