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Our world is shrinking. The global village
and economy are no longer vague notions or concepts.
Our future success, our survival depends greatly
upon our ability to create environments where
we each can be the best of ourselves, where we
respect others that we meet along the way, where
we celebrate each other and we make sure that
there is always
room one more.
Our
Guiding Tenet
Multiculturalism is a system
of beliefs and behaviors that recognizes and respects
the presence of all diverse groups in an organization
or society, acknowledges and values their socio-cultural
differences, and encourages and enables their
continued contribution within an inclusive cultural
context, which empowers all within the organization
and society. Caleb Rosado, Ph.D.
Rosado Consulting for Change in Human Systems
www.rosado.net
(used with permission)
'Our Mission'
The Office of Multicultural Services
(OMS) works to create a climate of inclusiveness,
and respect for All.
OMS implements strategies for the recruitment
and retention of students from culturally diverse
backgrounds, and supports these students throughout
their experience at Ocean County College (OCC).
OMS works in partnership with faculty,
staff, and students of OCC, community organizations,
special interest and religious groups, as well
as parents' organizations, to identify under-served
and under-represented students. The
Multicultural Board supports campus multicultural
programming; membership includes OCC staff and
faculty as well as community partners committed
to inclusive programming and diversity.
Our
Service Objectives
Recruitment and Outreach to students
of color
Advocacy and Mentoring
Inclusive programming
Promoting ideals of global community
Supporting ethnic, cultural and
linguistic student clubs and organizations
When we come together, we weave
the vibrant tapestry of our unique values, cultures,
and traditions. When we embrace multiculturalism
we build a foundation of appreciation, celebration
and understanding; that is diversity at work,
and everyone benefits. Join us!
Office Location
and Hours
Room 101– First Floor Administration
Building
Monday & Friday 8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
732.255.0400 ext 2026
Office Staff
Laura F. Rickards, Director
Lrickards@ocean.edu
ext 2400
Grace Johnson, Assistant Director
Gjohnson@ocean.edu
ext 2465
Catherine
W. Dixon Merker, Learning Resource Specialist
Cmerker@ocean.edu
ext 2027
Jose Olivares, Community Outreach
Representative
Jolivares@ocean.edu
ext 2035
Diane Kraft, Managerial Technicial
Dkraft@ocean.edu
ext 2026
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