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Welcome to the Graduate School's resource page for ALANA students! ALANA is the acronym for the four largest under-represented racial/ethnic groups at most colleges and universities: African-American, Latino(a)/Chicano(a), Asian/Pacific American, and Native American. The Office of ALANA Student Affairs at The Graduate School is dedicated to the success of outstanding graduate students - from recruitment to retention and graduation. On these pages you'll find local and internet resources for student of specific racial/ethnic groups, as well as campus, community, career and funding resources for prospective and current ALANA students. If you have questions about any of these resources, or know of a resource we should add to this page, please contact the Office of ALANA Student Affairs. Dr. Yevonne Smith, Associate Dean The Graduate School ALANA Student Affairs Office 116 Linton Hall 353.3262 ALANA Student Resources ALANA Recruitment Fairs Graduate Education Opportunity Programs Staying On Track (available only in PDF format) Innovative faculty, staff, and administrators at Michigan State University have developed a myriad of programs designed to supplement regular academic offerings. The "Staying on Track" project, which was initiated by a grant from the GE Fund in 1995, is a program that fosters academic success, helps students remain "on track" to graduate, receive professional education and steer them into great careers. Many of the programs serve special audiences such as gifted and talented high school students or ALANA undergraduate science majors. The Graduate School Funding Guide: Minority Funding Entries Project 1000: The Second Thousand A national program created to assist underrepresented students applying to graduate school. MSU Minority Advisory Council The Minority Advisory Council is responsible to the President of MSU for advising on University policies, programs, and procedures, particularly those affecting minority members of the University community. The members comprise students, faculty, and staff who represent the various minority groups at MSU. Minority Advisory Council Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring (AACM) 303 Administration Building, Campus 517.353.3922 Multicultural Women's Association MWA is designed to promote opportunities for professional growth and development, recognize outstanding achievements, provide academic and professional mentoring, and establish a network for women from diverse cultural backgrounds. Meetings are usually lunch meetings, held in the 1962 Room of Wilson Hall. Multicultural Women's Association Contact: Maureen Hall, 517.355.7554 Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA) MECCA is a branch of the Counseling Center and is staffed by professionals who specialize in providing services to multicultural and international students. MECCA offers specific seminars and workshops dealing with multicultural issues. Counseling Center 207 Student Services Building Phone: 517.355.8270 TTY: 517.353.7278 Department of Social Services Affirmative Action 235 Grand Ave., Ste. 715, Lansing 517.335.3989 Michigan Office of Equity The Office of Equity has consultants for Native American, Hispanic, and African American education. They review programs related to admitting and retaining minority students and provide information about fellowships and scholarships for minority graduate students. Margaret Beahan, Director 608 W. Allegan John A. Hannah Building, Lansing 517.373.9700 Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs (ORESA) ORESA initiates and coordinates a range of services and programs that have a positive impact on the academic success and quality of life of racial ethnic students at Michigan State University. The office serves as a support and advocacy network for African American, Asian Pacific American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American Students. Student Organizations This extensive list covers both graduate and undergraduate organizations. ALANA Listserv A listserv sponsored by The Graduate School and designed specifically for minority graduate students at Michigan State University. To post information to the ALANA listserv, send email to [email protected]. To subscribe to the ALANA listserv, send the message "Subscribe ALANA Yourfirstname Yourlastname" to [email protected]. The ALANA Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Committee An informal student group which serves as a bridge between existing student organizations such as the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA), the Latina(o) Graduate Student Alliance (LGSA), the Asian Pacific Student Organization (APASO), and the North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO). The group's mission is to serve in an advisory capacity and work in a collaborative way with the Graduate School to enhance the academic experiences and professional development of ALANA graduate students at MSU. For more information, contact Rosalind Johnson at [email protected]. Center of Excellence in Minority Medical Education and Health COE provides assistance to all students of color who are pursuing scholarship in the medical sciences. Multi-Racial Unity Project The Multi-Racial Unity Project in the Urban Affairs Program at Michigan State University is dedicated to the promotion of unity in racially polarized environments. The Project grew out of a long history of race relations work among the faculty of the Urban Affairs Program dating back to the early 1970's.