Our Staff The MSSC Family Michael Tapscott, Director George Rice, Associate Director, Academic Affairs Timothy Kane, Associate Director – LGBT RC & Religious Life Krystal Warner, Sr. Program Coordinator, Student Support Services Erin Flanagan, Executive Aide Student Staff = Graduate Coordinators, Reception Team, LGBT RC Staff, & Media Team

United States History Congressman Kenneth Adams The “13” Adam’s States Office of Civil Rights Adams Order “Eliminate the present day effect of past discrimination.” The 60’s

The MSSC History 1968 GWU Opened the Office of Equal Educational Opportunity 45 years at 2127 G Street NW Multicultural Student Services Center, 1994 The New Face of Diversity

The MSSC Vision Through the development of strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and life long relationships, the MSSC fosters the development of a university experience that prepares students for success in an increasingly diverse and global society.

Philosophical, Ideological Message Diversity and Inclusion Inclusive Excellence Equal Opportunity versus Equity

Equality versus Equity

The GW Commitment to Diversity Statistical Hierarchical Interactional Ideological

Leadership Around : Diversity, Inclusion, & Eggcellence

National Issues and Challenges

MSSC Senior Staff George Rice Associate Director Student Retention and Persistence Academic Support Student Leadership Development SJT Scholars DC HiScip BMI

Academic Excellence Academic Coaching & Tutoring Emergency & Summer Course Grant Probation and Warning Alert Classroom Advocacy Learning Styles UCC/ Academic Referral Late Night Study

Academic Excellence BMI Study Hall

Leadership Development Annual MSSC Leadership Retreat Leadership and Diversity Symposium (CSE) Leadership Coaching Rise Mentorship

Timothy Kane, Associate Director LGBT Resource Center & Religious Life

Marvin Center, Room 425 Soon to move to the MSSC 3 rd floor!

The George Washington University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center provides a comprehensive range of education, support and advocacy services to create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive campus environment. The LGBT Resource Center welcomes a diversity of racial, ethnic, religious, political and cultural values and is committed to enhancing acceptance and quality of life for the entire GW community. Safe Zone Trainings Advising Referrals LGBT Speakers Bureau LGBT Mentor Program Glee Nights LGBT and Sexuality Studies Minor National Coming Out Week Marriage Equality Week LGBT community service projects Gender Neutral Housing LGBT student organizations LGBT Alumni Association LGBT History Movie Series

LGBT Resource Center Services and Programs LGBT Safe Zone and Ally Training Transgender Awareness Training LGBT Student Speakers Bureau LGBT Mentor Program LGBT Lending Library (DVD’s and Books) LGBT Studies Minor (Women’s Studies Dept.) LGBT Resource Center (welcoming space open to all!)

Religious Life and Interfaith Programs

Interfaith Baccalaureate

Religious Life Services and Programs 9/11 Interfaith Vigil Interfaith Dinner MLK Day of Service Interfaith Baccalaureate Faith-Based Student Org Advising Connections with local Faith Communities President’s Interfaith Community Service Challenge

Diversity Training with MSSC Staff Cross Cultural Communication Diversity 101 Speak Up – Responding to Bigotry Safe Zones – Become and LGBT Ally Transgender 101 Understanding Religious Diversity on Campus Campus Conversations on Race Diversity and Leadership

Student Engagement around Diversity and Inclusion Krystal Warner Senior Program Coordinator Student Engagement Student Staff Manager Program Logistics, Marketing and Communication Class of 2010

MSSC Programs and Opportunities Get Engaged in Student Life at GW Planning Committees University Calendar – Diversity and Culture Student Elections Student Organization Leadership M/C Visitor Panels and Tours MSSC Student Staff as Leaders (the 90%)

Cultural Heritage Month Support and Management Cultural Program Committee Program Content Performer/Speaker/Keynote Marketing and Communication Promote and Encourage cross group collaboration

Opportunities for Students to get Engaged in Diversity Multi Cultural Block Party Attend Cultural Heritage Series Keynotes & Programs Multi Cultural Thanksgiving Subscribe to the MSSC E-Newsletter ICL Visit the center

MSSC Mocktail Trivia 30 Student and Community Events weekly Open 90 hours weekly Low Cost Printing Student Lounge Meeting Space you can reserve 24 Hour “Staff on Call” 90% of MSSC Student Staff become or are Student Organization Leaders

Your Attendance at MSSC Events is a great idea

“More than…” Just a Building

M/C Student Organization Support Cultural Pot Luck Big Screen! - Movies, Sports, Special Events Advice from staff & upper classmen Reduce “college life” anxieties

THE MSSC, it is more than just a building! Where are you “from”….and where are you “from from”? Illuminating diversity…in the university! IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY ON “G” STREET! Don’t be a stranger, more importantly…… don’t be strange. Enthuuuuuuusiasm! 2127 G – We’ll Keep the Light on for ya.