Multicultural Student Services
The University – through this office - addresses the needs of international and multicultural students other than academics while developing, supporting and promoting international study abroad initiatives. For international students, the staff will advise them on financial, residential, cross-cultural, and orientation issues. Additionally, while serving initially as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the Department of Homeland Security’s Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), this office will transition to full Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) status under the training of the Dean of Students.
For multicultural students, the office will serve as an advocate, advisor and resource for individuals and relevant student or university groups. Specifically, it will plan, implement and evaluate programs that promote a sense of affiliation among diverse student populations and a sense of respect among all student for cultures represented on campus. The Director convenes a Multicultural Student Development Committee to assist the University in its programming and responsiveness to relevant student concerns.
Additionally, this office develops, promotes and supports study abroad programs and student exchange partnerships, particularly within the Lasallian international network. Multicultural Student Services provides support to faculty and all administrative units as they work with international and multicultural students to offer beneficial programs and study abroad initiatives