African American Student Services
"The only barriers to your success
are those you choose to acknowledge"
Author - Unknown
African American Student Services is an office within
the Student Affairs division at Metropolitan State University.
The office was created with the principal responsibility
of providing student services to African American students
The mission of AASS is to facilitate the academic success
of incoming, current, and graduating African American
students by providing culturally sensitive retention
programs and services. These services are designed to
enrich the academic and social experience of students
while also connecting them to university and community
resources.
Programs and Services
Academic Advising
Academic Advising plays an important role in helping
students graduate. African American Student Services works
to ensure the success of students by working with Metropolitan State faculty and staff to provide sound academic advice
to students.
Advocacy
African American Student Services works closely with
members of the university community to resolve issues
related to the students' ability to achieve academic success.
It is crucial that students have a voice on campus for
some that voice is spoken through the African American
Student Services Office. The office supports the university's
efforts to continue building an academic environment conducive
to the retention and graduation of students of color.
Community Connections
African American Student Services participates in numerous
community activities throughout the year: June tenth,
Rondo Days, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observances,
and various Black history month programs. Participating
in various community activities provides opportunities
for students to connect with members of the local community.
Cultural Programming
Each year African Student Services (AASS) sponsors activities
that celebrate the rich heritage of the African American
culture. The office collaborates with other campus departments
to provide cultural programming designed to increase the
level of understanding about significant events in the
history of African Americans. The celebration of Kwanzaa,
Martin Luther King Jr. day, Black History Month and African
American student graduation are all activities that are
sponsored by AASS.
Leadership
AASS provides student leadership development opportunities
for students. The office provides funds for students interested
in attending the Pan-African Student Leadership conference.
AASS encourages students to get involved with the African
American Student Association (AASA). Participating in
this group provides opportunities for students to connect
with each other while also developing leadership skills.
AASA coordinates and sponsors various cultural and social
programs for students of color.
Career development seminars and workshops are available
to assist students with resumes, job applications, time
management, goal setting, study skills and internships.
These workshops are offered in conjunction with other
departments on campus. Contact the office for more information
about career development workshops.
Referrals
Referrals allow students to explore resources that are
made available to the African American Student Services
office. Students may be referred to services and department
available within the university and local African American
community. Information regarding internships and financial
aid scholarships are available through AASS.
Scholarship Information Links
Contact Information
Stanley Hatcher
African American Student Services Coordinator
Stanley.Hatcher@metrostate.edu
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