Ethnic Origins Peer Mentoring Program focuses on
retention and advocacy for students who self-identify as African American,
Native American, Chicano/a-Latino/a, Asian American/Pacific Islander and/or
multiracial. The program's main goal is to provide a support system for
incoing first year and transfer students as they transition to campus
life at the U of O. The mentorship program matches incoming students with
junior or senior peer mentors of color who provide academic an dsocial
support for the incoming student. Students also participate in a series
of workshops and activities to be aware of their resources on campus..
Office of Multicultural Academic Support
(OMAS) is dedicated to helping students of color successfully complete
their UO education. OMAS support services include academic advising, student
resource library (information regarding scholarships, fellowships, internships,
and employment), graduate school preparation, student advocacy, and tutorial
assistance. Contact: OMA (541) 346- 3479.
OMAS New Student Fall Retreat an
annual weekend retreat held at Camp Christian for new students of color
to help them meet other students and become familiar with some of the
services available to them. Contact: Office of Multicultural Accademic Support(541)
346-3479
Ambassadors Programs:
The primary purpose of the Ambassador program is to make
a personal connection with prospective students and visitors to the University
of Oregon, using the tools of campus tours and peer contact of prospective
students. We believe there is something for everyone at the University
of Oregon and we want to share our genuine appreciation and excitement
about the University. We want to help prospective students make an informed
decision, and help visitors feel welcomed.
Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) A FIG is a group of twenty-five
first-year students who take two or three thematically linked courses
together in the Fall term. These classes meet General Education requirements
and comprise between 7 and 12 credits of the student's fall schedule.
FIG classes are linked together through College Connections, a 1-credit
course taught by one of the faculty who teaches an academic course in
the FIG. The College Connections course meets once a week and is designed
to help students make a smooth transition from high school to college.
This course also provides greater mentoring and support from experienced
UO students (FIG Teaching Assistants). Contact: (541) 346-1079 Leanne
Bowden
Pathways are designed to help you complete your general education
requirements through thematically related academic subjects. We offer
five distinctive Pathways, each of which approaches general education
through a different theme. Like a FIG, a Pathway offers students a small
class experience with a faculty member and a coherent academic program.
(541) 346-1079 Leanne Bowden
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