Office of Multicultural Affairs
Valuing community is an integral part of the college experience.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is committed to enhancing the academic, social, personal and professional development of all students through programming, support and activities. OMA provides programs and services that foster multicultural engagement and promote cultural learning. All events open to the campus community.
OMA offers a vibrant student-focused center in the heart of campus.
The office works in partnership with faculty and staff to create an environment that:
- Encourages relationship building within the UTC community
- Offers interactive on- and off-campus activities to cultivate a sense of belonging
- Provides the resources necessary for growth and advancement of students through leadership opportunities
- Affirms the wellbeing of all populations within the institutional community
The Events
Experience a calendar filled with engaging annual events including the International Festival, Cultural Heritage Month celebrations, Welcome Back Cookout, International Student Welcome Reception, UTC MLK Day commemorative events, Homecoming Yardshow, and Multicultural Graduation Celebrations.
The Programs
The office partners with faculty and staff to promote lifelong learning one student at a time.
Staff develop intentional collaborations with other offices, organizations, and departments to provide programming aimed at providing opportunities for all students to build community and form a sense of belonging. Some of these campus partners include the Center for Women and Gender Equity, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, the Counseling Center, the Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures Department, the Communication Department, the Student Government Association (SGA), the History Department, the Disability Resource Center, the Office of Student and Family Engagement, the Asian Student Association(ASA), the Black Student Alliance (BSA), the Hispanic Outreach Leadership Association (HOLA), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Littleton H. Mason Singers, the Residence Hall Association (RHA), Veteran and Military Affairs, Campus Recreation, the Center for Global Education, and the Center for Career and Leadership Development, and the Division of Access and Engagement.
The Space
The Multicultural Center provides a great space for programs and events, and is open Monday through Friday for regular student use.
Among the resources that are provided are a resource center with streaming television, a large comfortable lounge space with couches, tables and chairs with LED monitor. The resource center is equipped lounge seating and a selection of magazines, books, DVDs, and games available to students. Student groups and organizations are welcome to use our facilities for their programs and activities throughout the year.