Mission and Goals

The Office of Cultural Diversity collaborates with faculty, students, staff and alumni to implement programs that support the University’s commitment to inclusivity, equity and multiculturalism. In addition, the Office of Cultural Diversity staff develops and implements programs and services that affirm and support the retention and  graduation of African American, Asian/Pacific American,  Latino/Chicano, International, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender  students.

• African American Student Programs (AASP) is responsible for developing  and implementing services that support the personal and intellectual  development of African and African American students.
• David Comer - 726-6187 - KSC 235

• Asian/Pacific American Student Programs (APASP) is responsible for developing and implementing services that support the personal and intellectual development of Asian/Pacific students.
• 726-6335 or 726-8444 KSC 233

• Latino/Chicano Student Programs (LCSP) is responsible for developing and implementing services that support the personal and intellectual development of Latino/Chicano students.
• Susana Pelayo-Woodward - 726-8444 - KSC 233

• Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Services is responsible for developing and evaluating programs and services that affirm GLBT people and their allies in support of their academic success and social development, while encouraging an environment that promotes and appreciates multiculturalism.
• Angie Nichols - 726-7300 - KSC 245

• International Student Services (ISS) assists international students with the admission process, advisement and registration, personal and financial concerns, and compliance with U.S. government regulations.  ISS staff members work with the UMD International Club to organize activities and connect students with the campus and local community.
• Karin Robbins - 726-8962 - KSC 237
• Trisha O'Keefe - 726-6531 - KSC 256
• Sue Gulland - 726-8797 - KSC 213

• Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC) seeks to provide all women  at UMD support and encouragement and works to empower women, both  individually and collectively, through the provision of a wide variety  of services and resources.
• KSC 266 - 726-6292 or 726-8444

Office of Disability Resources
The Office of Disability Resources facilitates accommodations and  support to students with disabilities.  Disability Resources also develops and implements programs that empower students with disabilities to grow in self-image and self-confidence.  Students learn to access needed accommodations and generalize learned skills and strategies to areas beyond academics.  Additionally, Disability Resources works to increase faculty understanding of students with disabilities and collaborates with them in creating equitable and inclusive learning environments.

• Penny Cragun - 726-8727 - KSC 241
• Judy Bromen - 726-7965 - KSC 243
• Emily Norenberg - 726-6101 - KSC 251
• Mary Cay Caskey - 726-6130 - KSC 258
• Sign Language Interpreters - 726-6129 - KSC 215
• Jody Elwell - 726-8689
• Dawn Stevenson - 726-7739