2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Student Advocacy Services

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Student advocacy services are here to provide quality support services delivered in a personal and caring manner to promote the retention and academic success of all students (undergraduate, transfer, non-degree and graduate). All individuals interested in learning and growing in the spirit of multiculturalism are invited to use the services provided by the Centers.

  • Asian/Pacific American Student Services (APASS) strives to enhance the cultural climate on campus through programming, service and community outreach. Our office and events are open to all students who are interested in learning about the Asian/Pacific American culture. For more information see www.unco.edu/apass.
  • Cesar Chavez Cultural Center (CCCC) seeks to enhance student success and persistence, providing leadership opportunities, and offers referrals, support and co-curricular activities that emphasize the Latino culture through cultural programming and real life experiences. For more information see www.unco.edu/cccc.
  • Marcus Garvey Cultural Center (MGCC) provides UNC with an enriching African American Cultural experience through a variety of social and cultural programming designed to promote education and dialogue among students, staff, faculty, and community members. For more information see www.unco.edu/garvey.
  • Native American Student Services (NASS) provides awareness of the campus diversity at the University through cultural programming and academic, cultural and social support which is provided to all students with an emphasis on Native American Students. For more information see www.unco.edu/nass.
  • Women’s Resource Center (WRC & Stryker Institute for Leadership Development shares a home at Scott-Willcoxon Hall. The Women’s Resource Center provides programs, discussions, and materials about women’s issues, initiatives and development. The center promotes leadership, celebrates the achievements of women, and raises awareness on the status of women. The Stryker Institute strives to advance the leadership development of talented students from under-represented groups of females such as ethnic persons, non-traditional ages students, and individuals with substantial financial need. The institute provides students with leadership seminars, an accompanying educational scholarship, opportunities to exercise their emerging leadership skills, and a sustained program of support. For more information see www.unco.edu/wrc or call (970) 351-1492.