about-msa

Welcome to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA). Where you'll find us:

Dahlonega Campus – Hoag Student Center on the 1st Floor across from Einstein Brothers’ Bagels
Gainesville Campus – Student Center across from Counseling Services

Our Core Values

Inclusion

Advocacy

Social Justice

Respect

Education

Our Mission

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) develops cultural, educational, and social justice programs to foster co-curricular experiences which will improve our students' experience as we prepare them to be global citizens that will thrive in diverse environments. 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 8 cultural and identity-based student organizations

Develop and maintain a safe community guided by the ethics of care for multicultural students while exuding respect of all identities, lived experiences, and education levels with those who are to learn more about the experiences of others
Cultivate and facilitate social justice education co-curricular programs

Advocate on behalf of multicultural students and provide support to maximize their voices as they develop while taking ownership of their lived experiences

Our Vision

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) assists and supports in all efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented students by providing special assistance with personal, social or academic concerns, as well as other guidance. MSA also prides ourselves on being available to all students, staff, faculty and community members as a resource regarding social justice and diversity issues.

We envision a University of North Georgia that supports the identities and perspectives of our entire community in a way that promotes and fosters the embodiment of social justice and a model of inclusiveness for all students, faculty, and staff.

Student Learning Development Outcomes

Multicultural Competence

Students will be able to:

Acquire an increased knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion ideals and topics through the workshops that MSA provides for the Cultural Competence Co-Curricular Certificate and any other DEI workshops for student groups.
Demonstrate an increased knowledge of various cultures through the Cultural Heritage Months events, activities, and programs

Academic Excellence

Students will be able to:

Serve as student guides and peer mentors while giving back to their communities in their pursuit of academic excellence
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:

Communicate the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they develop their own leadership philosophy
Apply the dimensions of “cultural leadership” through student leadership opportunities

Student Engagement

Students will be able to:

Develop a strong sense of belonging within their campus community

About Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)

Our Core Values

Inclusion

Advocacy

Social Justice

Respect

Education

Our Mission

Our Vision

Student Learning Development Outcomes

Multicultural Competence

Academic Excellence

Leadership Development

Student Engagement