Empowering students with the skills
and tools for successful life-long learning

The mission of the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Instructional Center is to promote the academic achievement, retention and successful graduation of under-represented minority, first-generation college and economically disadvantaged students and to improve their chances of gaining admission to graduate and professional schools. This is achieved by:

• providing both academic support and mentoring
• empowering students with the skills and tools for successful life-long learning
• providing a supportive and nurturing learning community that embraces diversity, cultivates academic excellence, and fosters collaboration and engagement