Student Multicultural Center

The mission of the Student Multicultural Center is to serve as an advocate in assuring the successful enrollment, retention and graduation of under-represented students.

Student academic success is the primary goal that underscores the important role the Student Multicultural Center plays in student development. This goal is achieved by developing and implementing holistic retention programs, sharing information and ideas that assist individuals in embracing diversity and encouraging mutual respect through educational, cultural and social programming.

Freshman Student Derrick Jones Receives Drum

Student Receives Drum for Outstanding Participation

Derrick Jones, a freshman at Kent State University, received an African drum for his outstanding participation in Alchemy, Inc. The drum was donated and presented by G. Kwame Scruggs, Ph.D. and J. Kwame Williams from Alchemy, Inc. Ms. Shana Lee assisted in presenting the drum, which is a memento of Derrick’s experience in the 2011 KSU Academic Star program. Alchemy, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was established in 2003 with a mission to assist urban adolescent males to develop a sense of purpose in life and successfully function as members of a family, school and community. For more information about Alchemy, Inc. visit: www.alchemyinc.net.