Multicultural Scholars Program

Expectations

Class Attendance

All scholars are expected and responsible to attend all of their scheduled classes.

Professors Hobart and Chang in the School of Architecture Professors Hobart and Chang in the School of Architecture Photo by University Relations

Program Director Meetings

Each scholar is expected to schedule one-on-one meetings with their Program Director(s). The expectation for each Program Director is that he/she will get to know each scholar on a personal level and visa versa.

The frequency of meetings is dependent on the scholar's needs and academic status. The purpose of these individual meetings is to assist the scholar with academic, social, or personal issues that will better ensure the student's success at KU.

Humanities scholars at a monthly meeting Humanities scholars at a monthly meeting

Monthly Group Meetings

All MSP scholars are expected to meet as a group on a monthly basis. Scholars are required to attend all scheduled meetings. Agenda topics vary from program to program but may include the following:

  • Academic group progress
  • Group advising to build a support system among students
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Internships, career placement or study abroad opportunities
  • Leadership and professional development
  • Community service opportunities
  • Peer mentoring and recruitment
  • Discussion and planning of upcoming events

Students attending a concert at the Lied Center Students attending a concert at the Lied center Photo by University Relations

Group Social Events

Monthly group meetings include social or cultural events. These activities assist scholars to develop relationships with people from both similar and diverse ethnic backgrounds, acquire social skills and provide ample occasions to learn about a wide range of art forms. MSP groups attend theatrical, operatic, ballet, and musical performances. MSP groups tour museums and local areas of interest, as well as attend lectures by professionals in their fields of study.


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