Mertrude Douglas, Director

Mission: The office of Multicultural Affairs long-term mission is to create learning and working environments on campus where students of color are empowered through education al and programmatic initiative for Louisiana Tech University. The primary mission is to serve as an advocate and resource for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. For More than 15 years, the Office of Multicultural Affairs has served Louisiana Tech University and the surrounding communities. The Office of Multicultural supports the University’s Mission by providing programs and activities to help meet the needs of students and faculty.

Organizations

National Pan-Hellinic Council Louisiana Tech Chapter

Alpha Kappa Alph
Delta Sigma Theta
Alpha Phi Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Sigma Gamma Rho
Zeta Phi Beta

Non-Greek

Souls On Fire Gospel Choir
National Society of Distinguished Black Women
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
United African American Men
Upsilon Phi Upsilon Service Fraternity
Omega Tau Pi Service Sorority

All Students, faculty, and staff and encouraged to take advantage of the multicultural opportunities that are available during the academic year.

Programs and Opportunities

MSO/NBSE
ISO/MSO Fall Mixer
Minority Student Leadership Retreat
KAOS DAZ
YSB WEEK
Comedian Show
Retention Awareness
Play Production
Karaoke Night
Gospel Choir Extravaganza
Hispanic Heritage Month
Cultural Field Trip
Homecoming
Unity Step Show
Annual Multicultural Christmas Fest
Martin Luther King Celebration
African American History Month
Diversity Program
MSO Scholarship Banquet
ISO/MSO Spring Mixer

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is located towards the back of Tolliver Hall. As director of OMA, I believe it is extremely important to have an open door policy. Whether you want advice, support, or just someone to listen, my office is always open to you. We would like for you to consider OMA a home away from home.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs challenges us to step outside of ourselves and open up to something new. This does not mean that you have to forget your own culture. It just means that you are secure enough with yourself to explore, listen, share, and learn other cultures.

For more information, please contact:

Mertrude Douglas
Multicultural Affairs
P.O. Box 8578
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: (318) 257-3479
Fax: (318) 257-4292