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The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to
eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. We strive to
inform all young adults and youth of color about the
issues in America dealing with economics, politics, education, health, and more. The NAACP is dedicated to informing young adults and youth about pertinent issues, developing leadership and professional skills, and improving the campus and surrounding communities.
The purpose of the African American Student Association (Afro-Am) is to unite and promote the cultural heritage of African American people at OSU and in the larger community. This organization promotes interaction between the academic, social, and political lives of the African American students attending Oklahoma State. The purpose of this organization is to create a more functional relationship with the campus and general Stillwater community.
African American Student Association
African American Business Students Association (AABSA) NAACP (College Chapter)
AABSA is an organization designed to advance professional development among African American students. In addition to promoting professional development, AABSA promotes the study of business on the OSU campus, and assists African American students in gaining admission into the Spears School of Business.
The following are AABSA’s objectives:• Create networking opportunities between
corporations, students, and faculty.
• Assist each member in assessing the skills to be competitive in the job market.
• Inform students concerning the Business Schools’ policies and procedures and aid them in formulating academic programs that meet their academic goals.
• Sponsor community service projects that allow our members to assist in the positive development of young minds and the opening of doors to the greater world around these youth.
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The Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) serves as a resource for African American faculty, staff, and students at Oklahoma State University through the promotion of professional development, mentoring, networking, wellness,
scholarships, and programs that emphasize the legacy and traditions of the African American community. Throughout the year BFSA will discuss university and community issues of concern to faculty, staff, and students.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Omega Phi Psi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other medium for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.
Minority Women’s Association seeks to foster a sense of accountability and social responsibil-ity within Oklahoma State University, primarily among minority women, MWA looks to bridge the gap between new generation women and their predecessors via outreach, conferences, programs of uplift and community service.
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Minority Women’s Association (MWA)
Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA)
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NSBE offers academic excellence programs, scholarships, leadership training, professional development and access to career opportunities for thousands of members annually. With over 2000 elected leadership positions, 12 regional conferences and an annual convention, NSBE provides opportunities for success that remain unmatched by any other organization. NSBE’s mission, “to increase the number of culturally-responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.” The National Board establishes an annual vision which is always incorporated into our chapters mission at OSU. The vision for this year is being traditional and implementing the values of the mission, our vision as Oklahoma State University is: “F.O.C.U.S” this means: “Following On Course Until Successful.” Our goal is to show individuals how great NSBE is and the love we have for it and to also make sure that we infl uence others to achieve beyond expectations.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The purpose of this organization shall be to: a) enhance and promote social and professional development for BGSA members; b) improve the quality of University life for BGSA members; c) to serve as a networking organization for students and alumni, d) create a sense of community, for persons of the African
Diaspora, within Oklahoma State University (the University) and surrounding areas;
e) represent the interests of the African American graduate student body with respect to the institute; and f) assist the University in the recruiting of
qualifi ed students of African heritage to the University’s graduate and
professional programs.
Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA)
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Black Alumni Association
The mission of the OSU Black Alumni Association is to serve its members and alumni, and to support and serve the needs of Oklahoma State University, its students, faculty, staff, and friends. The OSU BAA is the gateway that fosters lifelong connections between its alumni and Oklahoma State University.
• Promote and preserve the distinctive values and traditions of Oklahoma State University.
• Promote OSU’s role as a modern, comprehensive university dedicated to excellence, while emphasizing its land grant mission.
• Communicate to alumni, students and other constituents the achievements, concerns and activities of the Association and the University.
• Encourage alumni and friends to make their human and fi nancial resources available to the University, and infl uence others to help the University achieve its goals.
• Provide networks for alumni to interact with each other and with the University.
• Provide alumni with services and programs that support their educational needs and other interests.
• Building on the legacy of past leadership, pass on to future generations a strong Association that will serve
effectively the interests of alumni and be a strong advocate for Oklahoma
State University.
Goal Statements
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Ag Sci & Nat Res 2%
Arts & Sci 32%
Spears School of Bus 38%
Human Envir Sci 8%
Engr, Arch, & Tech 8%
EducaBon 12%
DISTRIBUTION OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES GRANTED TO AFRICAN AMERICANS BY COLLEGE
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-‐2010
UNDERGRADUATE
Note: Interdisciplinary graduate programs that do not have a specific area of specializaBon are reported in the Graduate College. This page does not include the 74 professional degrees granted by the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.
Ag Sci & Nat Res 0% Arts & Sci
18%
Spears School of Bus 13%
Human Envir Sci 5%
Engr, Arch, & Tech 11%
Graduate College 16%
EducaBon 37% GRADUATE
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Ag Sci & Nat Res 3%
Arts & Sci 31%
Spears School of Bus 23%
Educa<on 11%
Engr, Arch, & Tech 12%
University Acad Serv 12%
Human Envir Sci 8%
DISTRIBUTION OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE ENROLLMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICANS BY COLLEGE
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FALL 2010
UNDERGRADUATE
Note: Interdisciplinary graduate programs that do not have a specific area of specializa<on are reported in the Graduate College. This page does not include
enrollment in the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.
Ag Sci & Nat Res 4%
Arts & Sci 10%
Spears School of Bus 11%
Educa<on 37%
Engr, Arch, & Tech 5%
Human Envir Sci 8%
Graduate College 25%
GRADUATE
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Institutional DiversityDIVISION OF
408 Whitehurst
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-1060
Phone: 405.744.9154
Fax: 405.744.5576
Email: [email protected]
http://diversity.okstate.edu
For more informationplease contact:
Coordinator of African American AffairsOffice of Multicultural AffairsInstitutional Diversity(405) [email protected]://oma.okstate.edu