The Office of Multicultural Affairs works to promote an inclusive learning environment for all students to enhance their understanding of identity and power, to build intercultural awareness and skills, and to support the success of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Seattle University will be a national model for best practices in cultural solidarity, advocacy, and mentorship for underrepresented students within collegiate Jesuit education.
The focal points of our work in Office of Multicultural Affairs are to:
1. Establish a sense of cultural solidarity, community, and belonging among our underrepresented students
2. Assist in the retention of students from underrepresented student groups through the provision of programs, events, and services
3. Support students in their multicultural competency development
4. Serve as a campus partner on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for students
For more information regarding OMA and our programs please contact us via email at oma@seattleu.edu, or by phone at 206.296.6070.
Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program.
All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University's Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.
Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated individuals responsible for coordinating the University's Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact the Title IX coordinator or Title IX contact persons.
More information can be found on the Dean of Students page.
Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
EDUCATION: OMA elicits learning on multiple identities, backgrounds, and experience of self and others through a range of programs, discussions, resources, and campus events.
CONNECTION: OMA works with all students, specifically those of historically underrepresented backgrounds, by building relationships that shape sense of belonging within our SU community.
ADVOCACY: OMA ignites student ability to serve as change makers, investing in their engagement as conscious global citizens.