Multicultural Student Affairs
Multicultural
Student Affairs works to increase the awareness and appreciation of the
many diverse cultures and ethnicity at USM through programming,
dialogue, and cultural events. It engages Native American, African,
African/American, Latino, Asian, Asian/American student development and
academic support in achievement of career and other perceived goals. The
office is also the home of the North American Indian Tuition
Waiver/Scholarship Program, Culture Beat, and the Multicultural Center.
North American Indian Tuition Waiver Scholarship Program
The
Waiver/Scholarship Program of the University of Maine System has been
established to encourage eligible Native Americans to pursue higher
education in Maine. The tuition waiver program covers the cost of
tuition and mandatory fees, and room and board on campus at the double
room rate.
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The University Ombuds Office
The
University Ombuds Office is an independent, impartial resource to
assist members of the campus community in resolving various issues by
assuming one or more roles as active listener, facilitator, or mediator.
Services
are offered in an informal manner, and represent the University's
commitment to treat all members of our campus community with
fundamental fairness and equity.
Strict confidentiality is maintained at all times, except in situations
that involve sexual harassment or if there is a real threat of serious
harm to the complainant or others. No formal written records are kept,
and except as noted above, the ombudsperson will take no action without
the permission of the complainant.
The EEO Office
The University of Southern Maine is committed to maintaining a respectful, fair educational, living and working environment, free from discrimination or harassment. The goal of the University is to prevent discrimination or harassment from occurring and to provide a means of raising and resolving complaints.
Affirmative Action Information Survey
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