"We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens...this nation." ~Cesar Chavez
Did You Know?
The MSC offers up to 10 pages of free printing for any NAU student!
Just the Facts
The number of Latino males earning college degrees is increasing, but this number has increased more quickly for females. Between 1976 and 2004, the number of Latino males earning bachelor’s degrees increased 260% while females increased 580%. [National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2005, Tables 261, 264, 267, 270, 273.]
Nearly 25% of Chicana/o doctorates began their education at a community college; this is more than two times the overall rate for all doctorates. [Solorzano, D.G. et al. 2005. UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, Community College as a Pathway to Chicana/o Doctorate Production
The top 3 degree areas for undergraduate Latino males were social sciences, business, and engineering. [National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2005, Tables 259, 262]
Did You Know?
NAU and the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences has been working for several years on the Engineering Talent Pipeline Program to encourage diversity in engineering? One of their primary goals is to recruit Hispanic and underrepresented students. There is even a Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
For information regarding SHPE contact
Rand Decker
928/523 6083
For information on academic societies, including Hispanic and other cultural based organizations, search by department at
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More Staff Bios
Student Perspectives
International Students Feature
Up to date information on
Hispanic Mother Daughter Program
Club STAR
...and much more!
Multicultural Student Center
PO Box 5677
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5677
Phone: 928-523-5656
Fax: 928-523-9444
Director's Welcome Graduate Assistants Peer Advisors Upcoming Events
CHL Heritage Month Cultural Clubs Lunch Money Matters Lecture Series
Hello and Welcome,
On behalf of the entire Multicultural Student Center staff, we hope your school year has been a productive one so far. We wish you a wonderful career academically, socially and professionally at NAU. It is our mission to support you in all of your efforts to succeed.
I am Burel Ford, the new Director of the Multicultural Student Center. It is an honor to be the leader of this great team. I am looking forward to making the MSC one of the greatest centers in the country for supporting its campus and community!
NAU’s administration, faculty and staff are greatly committed to assisting the MSC in its efforts to provide quality service to a fine university. Arthur Ashe, the renowned professional tennis player once said, “Success is a journey, not a destination.” By being a college student, in many respects you have succeeded already. But the journey is ongoing for all us. We must continue on the path of success. Along those same lines, John Wooden, the former head basketball coach at UCLA said, “Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” Let’s be courageous, committed, credible, confident and successful in our journey together!
I have been in education since 1985 as a high school teacher. Since 1993, I worked in higher education. The positions I have held have been in the areas of academic support, residence life, financial aid, counseling and coaching men’s basketball teams. Most recently, I served for four years as Director of Multicultural Services at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon (about 40 minutes from Portland). I was responsible for diversity training for all faculty, staff and students, cultural programming, advising clubs and organizations, community outreach programs in support of social justice, recruitment of students, faculty and staff and student leadership development.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Park University.
In my educational career I have journeyed from Pennsylvania to Oregon and in between. I developed my experience in the following institutions:
Michigan - Pioneer HS, Huron HS, Tappan MS, and Eau Claire MS
California - Los Angeles Baptist HS and Los Angeles Valley College
Kansas - University of Saint Mary
Missouri - Park University
Pennsylvania - Penn State
Oregon - George Fox University
I value a strong work ethic, teamwork, responsibility, honesty, commitment, respect and mental and physical vitality. In the educational arena, I value all of these tenets in pursuit of a high-quality education. The MSC will exemplify these values in helping students, faculty and staff on a successful journey.
Please do not hesitate to let me know how I can be of help to you in any way I can be reached at 928-523-2549.
Thank you!
Burel Ford
Director, Multicultural Student Center
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Hi everyone!
I am honored to be one of the new Graduate Assistants at the Multicultural Student Center. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and I just started the Community Counseling Masters program here at NAU. My hobbies are playing basketball, watching football, meeting new people, reading and watching television. At Michigan State I was a member of the track and field team, I ran all sprints from the 100 meter to the 400 meter dash. At the MSC I will be working with the STAR program, advising students, helping with heritage months and other MSC events. My favorite things about NAU so far are the Multicultural Student Center and Chick Fil A. I look forward to meeting all of you and having a great year.
Contact Information: 3-4822 ext. 2, or via e-mail at pcm26@nau.edu
Steven Sasser OFFICE HOURS Monday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:00pm Wednesday 11:30 am - 3:30pm Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hello!
My name is Steven Sasser and I am one of your new Graduate Assistants for the Multicultural Student Center. My principle roles in serving the MSC community are: editing, and posting the THREADS monthly newsletters as well as other aspects of the MSC website, counselor/advisor for students, providing key input to the professional staff especially relative to educational programming, and working as a liaison for the University’s cultural organizations.
Here are a few worthwhile facts about me. I am a first year graduate student entering into the Master’s of Elementary Education with Certification program. My BA degree was completed in 2005 at NAU in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM). Since then, I have worked in the HRM business but eventually decided on a career change to teaching. During that time I also worked as a permanent substitute teacher in southern Arizona for six months. As a result, I determined that my passion is in learning and teaching and how culture is imbedded in those experiences.
It gives me great pride to say that I am a third generation northern Arizona native raised in the small town of Mayer. What I love about this state is its beautiful scenery, rich history, and the unique people and blend of their cultures. The personal encounters I have had in each of its communities has been quite enriching for me. Simply put I have a heart for culture. Some of my personal hobbies and interests include culinary arts, working as a DJ, collecting vinyl records and music, playing and watching sports, reading, volunteering, and spending time with my family and friends. My favorite things about NAU have definitely been the people and the welcoming atmosphere of community that they provide. Thank you for reading THREADS and I hope to meet each of you at the MSC this coming year.
Contact Information: 3-4822 ext. 1, or via e-mail at srs7@nau.edu
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"My favorite things about NAU are the ability to work closely with faculty and
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"My favorite thing about NAU is I feel like I matter and that I am making a difference."
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"My favorite thing about NAU would have to be having all four seasons. It is beautiful up here when the leaves begin to change colors. It is a nice change of scenery from the city life."
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"My favorite thing about NAU is that it is different than ASU and U of A."
Contact Information: 3-8980, or via e-mail at Rose.Sutton@nau.edu
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September 15 Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
September 15 MSC Hosts Black Student Reception
September 18 MSC Hosts Cultural Clubs Luncheon
September 18 MSC Workshop Series: Money Matters
September 19 Deadline to Drop Fall classes with a “W”
September 25 Commencement Program Deadline for Name Inclusion
September 25 Applications for December 2008 Graduation are Due
September 26 Deadline to File for Pass/Fail
October 2 NASS Stew Fest
October 3 – 5 NAU Family Weekend
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Everyone of every culture is invited to come together and join us as we celebrate the Chicano, Hispanic, and Latin heritages throughout the coming month. Listed are some of the events for you to enjoy. Learn about and participate in a series of events involving music, food, art, discussions, literature, movies and more. Also, do not forget to check the dates and times for the CHL Heritage Month Film Series presented by the Cline Library channels. For more information and a a list of events please click on the link below and visit the CHL Heritage month website.
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Money Matters Thursday, September 18, 6:00 pm University Union: The This workshop is open to any MSC student interested in learning how to secure a financial future; it is never too early or too late to learn how to make money work for you. By attending this workshop, MSC students will gain knowledge of various financial matters from balancing a checkbook to investment strategies. | |
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Welcome everyone to NAU for the Fall of 2008! It is a new school year. This feeling is always exciting. It means a clean slate for everyone; students and staff, both new and old. It is an opportunity for each of us to decide who we want to be this year. So the real question is, “How are we going to go about becoming who and what we want to be?” I suggest we leave the answer to three great sources; the social sciences professionals, mothers everywhere, and the Beatles. “Oh I’m gonna try with a little help from my friends,” but as our mothers would say, “Choose your friends wisely.” So just who are our friends going to be this year and where are we going to find them? Now with that in mind, we look to the professionals. In an August of 2005 issue of Journal of Social Issues an article was published about Mentoring to Meet the National Need. It discussed the benefits of participating in structured mentoring programs (much like one would find in the LEADS Center). Special interest groups and cultural events are great ways to do this. Their method sounds pretty simple, right? Go to as many different types of activities as you can, choose the ones that you like, make some new friends, and then turn one of those more experienced friends into be a mentor. Follow in the footsteps of someone who you view as successful and your dreams will turn from possibilities into realities. I can not urge you enough to utilize the organizations and clubs around campus to help you find quality people who will build up your support group. They are everywhere if you look and will prove invaluable on your journey to success. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
Steven Sasser
G.A., Multicultural Student Center
Structured, national mentoring programs can help provide support and resources to minorities.
A study published in the current issue of Journal of Social Issues reviews the benefits and most effective mentoring strategies that promote educational and career advancement for minorities. Fourteen conditions, including student conferences, networking, and continuous assessment of the program are cited as instrumental for the development and maintenance of successful mentoring programs. “Structured programs are necessary in academic settings to ensure access to mentoring relationships, to provide support and resources that foster productive relationships, and to recognize and reward the efforts of those who participate in mentoring activities,” authors Jean E. Girves, Yolanda Zepeda, and Judith K. Gwathmey state. Within the article, they examine four successful programs that confront the disproportionate numbers of students of color and low-income students who drop out of higher education. The authors view mentoring as an effective strategy to improve the retention of college students and facultyfrom fields where, historically, underrepresentation has occurred and to aid to minority students, first generation students, and women in engineering and the sciences...
For the rest of this article in full text please visit http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/press/pressitem.asp?ref=468
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KDChi is a non-traditional sorority full of diverse members and eager young ladies ready to make a difference in their communities. Be a part of great sisterhood and contact: Natasha Bristol |
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Omega Delta Phi is a Hispanic founded multicultural service based fraternity founded in order to provide, to ANY man, a diverse fraternal experience which coincides with a higher education. Visit the Knights of ODPhi at: www.infamous-iota.com or contact Marcos Enriquez at |
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Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlan de NAU is an open organization to any person regardless of nationality, sexual orientation, or gender that strives for empowerment and liberation of "los gentes" through higher education. Come Join! Meetings are every Tuesday at 6:15 pm in the Sycamore Room in the upstairs part of the Student Union. |
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The purpose of the Hispanic Honor Society shall be to function as an honorary service society. The members of H.H.S. shall serve as role models for the Hispanic community and the community at large, support the academic and cultural enrichment of the organization as a whole and provide service to the community. For more information contact Office of Student Life University Union Room 105 Phone: 928-523-5181 |
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Maricachi De NAU promotes Latin Music, culture studies and performances. Students of different cultures come together as a community to learn the background of Maricachi Music. For more information contact Office of Student Life University Union Room 105 Phone: 928-523-5181 |
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Diverse people needed! Want to make a difference on campus? Join the Commission on Ethnic Diversity. The goal of the CED is to educate the campus community on ethnic issues, serve as a role model for the appreciation of diversity and encourage ethnic diversity in the curriculum. Anyone is welcome to general meetings! For further information and meeting times go to their office located at Old Main in Rooms 110 M &111 M or call 928/523 9045 |
Ethnic Studies Program Are you committed to developing relationships with organizations whose work strengthens multicultural and multiracial relationships locally, regionally, nationally, and globally? Then consider one of the Ethnic Studies Programs. For more information on how to demand ethnic studies in your life contact: Dr.Sara Aleman, Director Sara.Alemán@nau.edu
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Office: SBS West #70 Room 100D
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