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- 2002-2003 (Creation)
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The Office of Multicultural Affairs at South Dakota State University was established to develop and coordinate initiatives that supported multiculturalism and student success within the university community. The office promoted inclusive social, cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities and provided services designed to enhance the academic experience of students from underrepresented backgrounds. Its responsibilities included student success advising, leadership development, coordination of multicultural programming, and collaboration in recruitment efforts focused on minority student populations.
The office administered programs such as the Minority Student Orientation and the Minority Peer Mentor Program, which paired incoming students with upper class mentors to support academic transition and campus engagement. It also managed the National Student Exchange program and worked closely with cultural student organizations, including the African Students’ Association, Black Student Alliance, Native American Club, and various international student groups. In response to policy direction from the South Dakota Board of Regents, the office’s structure and designation evolved, transitioning toward a model focused on Student Connection and Engagement while maintaining support services for students and campus programming related to cultural awareness and community development.
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This collection documents multicultural programming and student support initiatives coordinated through the Office of Multicultural Affairs at South Dakota State University. Materials primarily relate to events and programs designed to support students of color and promote diversity on campus. Included are event schedules and promotional materials for Black History Month, the Festival of Cultures featuring the Lex Exodus Reggae Band, and activities related to the Minority Peer Mentor Program. Specific items include flyers for the Minority Peer Mentor Program and its Summer Options Workshop, and a broadside advertising a campus lecture by speaker Adilah Barnes. These materials reflect efforts by the university to celebrate cultural diversity, foster inclusion, and provide academic and social support for underrepresented students.
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