Multicultural-International Affairs
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It is the desire of Saint Francis University to create a campus community characterized by equal access and respected participation for all groups and individuals irrespective of cultural differences. A campus community where the many characteristics possessed by persons are not simply tolerated but valued. An engaged community that prepares students not only for life at the University but prepares students to be participants in a global community. The Office of Multicultural-International Affairs strives to promote cultural awareness and cross cultural understanding on campus and in surrounding communities. Under the leadership of the Associate Dean of Students, the office of Multicultural-International Affairs located at 230 Padua Hall.
The Office of Multicultural-International Affairs is committed to assisting students in educational and cultural growth, development, awareness which translates into students overall success. Our community's understanding of Saint Francis University’s diversity initiatives emerges from a variety of sources and messages. Some of these understandings are generated through informal dialogue among students, faculty, staff, and administrators and information in public media. Such dialogue takes place in classrooms, offices, residence halls, and in out-of-class educational programs.
The Office works to coordinate the campus community’s multicultural dialogue, and to give voice to Multicultural/International students in their adjustment socially, academically, and psychologically to life at Saint Francis University, so they in turn will affect life at Saint Francis University.
In additional to the Office of Multicultural-International Affairs in Padua, the department supports 2 satellite offices dedicated to the development of diverse scholars:
- The Multicultural Living Learning Center , a residential community, is located at 148-150 Saint Peter Street.
- The Multicultural Awareness Society, a student organization, is located in Ave Maria Hall. The MAS office serves as place to plan and sponsor programs and activities that celebrate diversity and builds a multicultural community.
For additional information or questions please contact:
Lynne Banks
Associate Dean of StudentsDivision of Student Development230 Padua Hall
814-472-3002
lbanks@francis.edu