Division of Multicultural Affairs
Welcome!
The Division of Multicultural Affairs (DMA) serves as an information resource on the role and value of diversity in education for WMU, and for the greater Kalamazoo communities. DMA focuses on:
- Events and programs that promote cultural awareness
- Support for student organizations
- Networking opportunities
- Mentor and peer mentor programs
- Academic tutor referrals
- Academic progress monitoring
- Employment and internships
- Scholarship information
The division strives to ensure that all students are given the full opportunity to discover and develop their talents, interests, and unique potential, and to provide a learning-centered environment that presents the context for intellectual, cultural, professional, and personal growth during the college experience. Through programs, services, and initiatives that address cross-cultural competency and personal empowerment, DMA fosters community development, leadership, and a campus climate that respects and appreciates the history, culture, and traditions of all students.
Mission
To embrace and enhance the involvement of individual and groups of students by engaging in cultural and academic learning experiences that lead to greater engagement and success through academic and personal connections on the WMU campus; to foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is celebrated, affirmed, and vigorously pursued.
Click here to download the DMA Powerpoint Presentation.
Please click here for information on the Western Michigan University Diversity and Multiculturalism Scholarship.
