Multicultural Student Services offers a variety of programs and services designed to assist student transition to university life and increase cultural awareness. The following information offers insight regarding campus participation within student led programs, student use of MSS advising, and student satisfaction within our freshman transition class (TOPS).

MSS has implemented a student tracking system to help track the number of students coming into the office. The Results dated January 8th to April 24th 2007 are listed below.

Type of Visit Number of Visit
Unique Visits 121
Advising Visit 43
Tutoring 34
Leadership 171
Financial Assistance 35
TOPS Class NA
Personal 25
Other 116

Multicultural Student Services offers a variety of cultural events sponsored by its student organizations. Events listed below include attendance estimates from the past academic year (2006-2007)

  • Latino Student Union Salsabration: Approximately 150
  • Asian American Student Council Tip Toe Into Asia: Approximately 160
  • Black Student Union MLK Vigil: Approximately 175
  • Black Student Union Soul Food Dinner: Approximately 65
  • Polynesian Student Union Luau: Approximately 600
  • Native American Student Council POW WOW: Approximately 900
  • Latino Student Union Soccer Tournament: Approximately 200, 2 day event

Other Events:

  • 2006 Books and Buddies Literacy fair: 39 Volunteer hours
  • 2006 BSU/PSU Tailgate Party USU Football game: Approximately 200
  • 2006 Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner: Approximately 50
  • 2006 Survival Night: Approximately 30
  • 2006 Yellow Fever Benefit Concert: Approximately 100
  • 2006 PSU Ice Cream Forum: Approximately 200
  • 2006 ACES Etiquette Dinner: Approximately 65
  • 2005/06 MSS Opening Social: Approximately 100
  • 2005 MSS Closing Banquet: Approximately 50
  • 2005 ACES Ice Cream Forum: Approximately 100
  • 2005/06 Homecoming Parade: Approximately 30

MHR 1160 - TOPS (Transitional Opportunities for Proactive Students)
A life skills course developed to aid in student transition to university life.