Objectives

Multicultural and Diversity Committee (MDC) is a student run organization within the Department of Psychological Sciences

General

To increase the diversity of the graduate students in the Psychology Department.
To provide a supportive environment that fosters academic and personal development of a diverse student body.
To develop/maintain a supportive environment that fosters the academic and personal development of a diverse student body.

Scholarly

To enhance psychological training of KSU psychology doctoral students through experiences related to multiculturalism.
To provide a rich interdisciplinary forum for discussion of ideas.
To provide an encouraging environment to discuss issues, knowledge, and ideas relevant to multicultural psychology.

Service

To form a link to undergraduate students to facilitate their pursuit of graduate study in psychology and to expand the graduate pipeline for multicultural students.
Provide the opportunity to get involved in legislative and advocacy.
Provide a vehicle for community outreach and connectedness.

Social

Provide a social outlet for students interested in learning about and experiencing different cultures.
To connect Kent State University psychology students with a regional and national network of students interested in multicultural issues and supporting a diversified student body.