About Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
Welcome to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA). Where you'll find us:
- Dahlonega Campus – on the 1st Floor across from Einstein Brothers’ Bagels
- Gainesville Campus – across from Counseling Services
Our Core Values
Education
Respect
Belonging
Advocacy
Our Mission
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) develops cultural and educational programs through co-curricular experiences which develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. With this mission guiding us, we:
- Commemorate and celebrate the experiences and cultures of multicultural students through cultural heritage month programming inside of our larger campus communities.
- Advise and provide leadership development opportunities for nine cultural and identity-based student organizations.
- Cultivate and facilitate co-curricular programs focused on cultural awareness.
- Develop and maintain a welcoming community guided by the ethics of care for all students while demonstrating respect of all identities, lived experiences, and education levels.
- Advocate and provide support to all students to maximize their voices.
Our Vision
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) will be an integral part of preparing students at 1688¿ª½±Íø to be culturally competent and able to contribute positively to a multicultural community and global society.
We envision a University of North Georgia that supports the identities and perspectives of our entire community in a way that promotes and fosters a culture of belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.
Student Learning Development Outcomes
Multicultural Competence
Students will be able to:
- Acquire an increased knowledge of various cultures through the activities and programs that MSA provides.
- Demonstrate an increased knowledge of and willingness to engage with various cultures through the Cultural Heritage Months events, activities, and programs.
Academic Excellence
Students will be able to:
- Seek and participate in both curricular and co-curricular activities that contribute to their learning, and ability to contribute to a diverse and global society.
- Readily identify on-campus student support services, academic support, and other services that will bolster their academic development
Leadership Development
Students will be able to:
- Understand and express the ideals of cultural awareness as they develop their own leadership philosophy
- Apply the dimensions of cultural awareness through student leadership opportunities.
Student Engagement
Students will be able to:
- Develop a sense of belonging within their campus community.
- Build networks across campus.
- Seek opportunities to engage and try new things.