HIGHLIGHTS
from the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
in the College of Sciences and Mathematics
celebrates and promotes diversity in mathematics
and the sciences by striving to increase the
recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of
outstanding minority students. The office provides
academic support and encourages students to
actively participate in both academic and social
aspects of college life.
Recruitment: Recruitment initiatives regularly
target more than 2,000 students of color each
semester through campus and off-site events.
Campus events include the annual Minority High
School Visitation Day, which brings approximately
100 students, parents, and counselors from
area high schools to the Auburn campus each
fall. The event is designed to give participants
an opportunity to investigate the exceptional
educational opportunities, numerous career
options, and diverse services Auburn University
offers its students. Participants meet COSAM
and Auburn University administrators, faculty,
professional advising staff, and students in a
small setting and obtain information about the
undergraduate admissions process, scholarship
opportunities, financial aid options, academic
programs, and academic and social support
provided by Auburn. Potential students also
learn about the sciences and mathematics
disciplines, including pre-health programs,
and meet COSAM faculty, staff, and students
who play an important role in creating the
student-friendly atmosphere offered by the
college. Various student organizations are also
highlighted, and the event culminates with a
guided campus tour.
Retention: Retention strategies in COSAM’s
Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
include increased utilization of tutoring,
ment