Abstract

Marshall University continues to affirm its commitment to multiculturalism and inclusivity by creating an educational community that respects and welcomes people and cultures rich in diversity. Consistent with the University’s stated commitment to a pluralistic community the Division of Multicultural Affairs has created the Multicultural Leadership Ambassador Program (MLAP).

The Multicultural Leadership Ambassador Program is comprised of a group of select, trained, student peer educators. The students will represent diverse cultures, geography, sexual-orientation, gender, and ethnicity including the Appalachian culture. The Multicultural Leadership Ambassadors will serve as the “official student voice” for the Division of Multicultural Affairs maintaining the pulse of the campus related to issues of diversity and inclusion.

This proposal is to provide the start-up costs for the Multicultural Leadership Ambassador Program. In order for this program to be successful, the identification and training of student ambassadors will need to occur in spring of 2009 and continue throughout the fall semester.