Multicultural Programs

Supporting Student Academic Success & Enhancing the College Learning Experience

Office of Multicultural Programs

We invite you to join and participate in diverse extracurricular, co-curricular, and curricular programs that offer leadership opportunities, identity exploration, and development; promote multicultural education; enhance student retention; and provide venues for social action, service, and collaborative endeavors. In the process, you will meet caring and dedicated faculty and staff and develop special friendships with other students — “friends that will last a lifetime!” So come and be involved! OMP is the place to be!

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Broaden your cultural perspective, enhance your leadership skills, and develop lifelong friendships by attending and participating in the many events sponsored by Multicultural Programs and Valpo’s multicultural student organizations. All events are open to all students, faculty, staff, and community.

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Mission and Goals Of the Office of Multicultural Programs

Mission and Vision

Mission

The mission of the Multicultural Programs office (OMP) is to foster and maintain a distinctive, compelling student experience that promotes leadership in creating an inclusive environment and the deep appreciation, education, and celebration of diverse cultures.

Vision

Multicultural Programs will act as a hub for diverse students, focusing on supporting student identities, increasing participation amongst all students, and creating avenues of leadership that will increase the representation among our student body.

Goals

Leadership

The OMP will aid students to develop, practice, and apply leadership skills. (Strategic Plan Objective 4.4)
The OMP will provide direct mentorship and professional mentorship for the student body. (Strategic Plan Objective 4.8)
OMP group leaders will have intentional context-focused biweekly mentorship and yearly training. (Strategic Plan Objective 4.4)

Education

Valparaiso University students will enhance their understanding of educational content surrounding racial reconciliation, privilege, social justice, and advocacy. (Strategic Plan Objective 1.4)
Valparaiso University students will be allowed to engage in cross-cultural dialogue. (Strategic Plan Objective 1.8)

Celebration

Valparaiso University will assist students in hosting relevant cultural celebrations. (Strategic Plan Objective 1.4)
Valparaiso University will host speakers and lecture series to continue the cultural matriculation and growth of its student body. (Strategic Plan Objective 1.8)

Retention

The OMP will provide students with the opportunity to connect with tutors in an appropriate atmosphere for studying.
The OMP will connect nontraditional students and at-risk students with academic support structures.
The OMP will create and maintain a system to check student progress and equip students with an academic plan when needed)