Diversity
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Advisory Board
The purpose of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) Advisory Board is to advise the director of OMSA and the administration on the needs of students of color, the problems/issues currently facing students of color and to advise OMSA on areas of programming currently being done. The Advisory Board will consist of 15-20 students that are selected from applications submitted to the Director of OMSA. Both undergraduate and graduate students interested in issues around diversity are welcome to apply. The Advisory Board will meet twice a month during the academic year.
Contact:
Ana Vazquez, Deputy Dean of Students in the University, Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, avazquez@uchicago.edu
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Allocations Board
The purpose of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) Allocations Board is to provide support to programming efforts by the University’s cultural recognized student organizations (RSOs) that are consistent with the mission of OMSA. The Board will consist of 10-15 students actively involved in cultural RSOs.
Contact:
Mary Vander Kinter, Assistant Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, mvanderk@uchicago.edu
LGBTQ Student Work Group
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Student Work Group is comprised of 10-15 students and allies interested in discussing and evaluating current resources for the LGBTQ student community at the University. The group’s efforts have in the past resulted in a set of recommendations to the Provost for ways in which the University could enhance support for the LGBTQ community. Group members are self-appointed, and the group meets as needed throughout the year.
Contact:
Sarah Bouchat, LGBTQ Student Programming Intern, sbouchat@uchicago.edu
