Welcome to the Office
of Multicultural Education!
What we do:
In harmony with the mission of Hope College, the
Office of Multicultural Education provides educational
and developmental opportunities aimed at preparing all members
of the campus community to thrive in a diverse and global world.
Cultural Competency: Incorporates a variety
of approaches
including diversity training, workshops, lectures, classroom
presentations, interactive programs, films, retreats and dialogues
to help students and the campus community acquire critical cultural
competencies needed to build synergistic relationships with people
from all backgrounds in order to create a civic and moral community
that works for the common good of humanity. Leadership Development: Utilizes various leadership models to
help
students develop vital skills needed to thrive in the 21st century;
and promotes the values of personal and collaborative empowerment,
equity, social justice, citizenship and service.
Advocacy: Conducts research, surveys, focus groups, and climate
studies; as well as collaborates with college constituents to foster
an inclusive and equitable campus community.
Student Support and Mentoring: Provides advising, support, and
mentoring to students in the areas of academic, personal, spiritual,
financial, and career development.
Student Organizations: Provides
advisory and leadership support to multicultural student organizations,
including,
-
Black Student
Union
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Hope’s Asian Perspective
Association
-
La Raza Unida
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc.
Faculty and Student Testimonies
“An institution cannot
achieve academic excellence without educating its students
and leading them in a deep understanding of contemporary cultural
diversity issues that will impact their civic engagement.”
-Dr. Lorna Hernandez Jarvis
Psychology Department
“I have been involved with the Office of Multicultural
Education for two years through my involvement with Hope’s
Asian Perspective Association and working as an office assistant.
I have gained many skills that
I will be able to use once I enter the workforce, such as how to
better communicate in group settings, plan events and work with
diverse people. I have also seen all the hard work and passion
the Office of Multicultural Education has put forth in order to
fulfill their mission. They not only reach out to students by providing
leadership opportunities, but also host various programs to try
to build a bridge between the community and campus.”
-Paola Muñoz ‘11
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