Acad em i c Resources
Diversity Resources
The Career Center is a comprehensive
counseling and resource center committed
to empowering students and alumni to
be active participants in their own career
development. Through one-on-one career
counseling, resume clinics, job and internship
fairs, professional etiquette dinners and
much more, students are motivated to
expand their knowledge of the workplace
in a dynamic global community. Specific
multicultural resources are available for
those students looking for internships and
employment opportunities from companies
and organizations that recruit and provide
information for students of color.
uncw.edu/career
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
diversity@uncw.edu
910.962.3137
Centro Hispano
centrohispano@uncw.edu
910.962.7787
Upperman African American Cultural Center
upperman@uncw.edu
910.962.3832
Admissions
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5904
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www.uncw.edu/admissions
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C o l l e g e & C u lt u r e
Faculty/Staff
Total of 964 instructional faculty
22% of faculty identify
themselves as minority
diversity
by the numbers
First Year Students
16.4% of incoming class identify
themselves as minority
Transfer Students
16% of incoming transfer class
identify themselves as minority
The Excellence Project was developed
by the Upperman African American Cultural
Center to support academic achievement
among African American students at UNCW
through tutoring and supplemental instruction, highlighting of special achievements,
peer support and public programs that
recognize and celebrate excellence.
uncw.edu/upperman/
theexcellenceproject.html
My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) is a mentoring
program for young women of color. Each
mentee is strategically matched with a
mentor based on the stated needs of
the student, as well as specific areas
of expertise and interests of mentors.
Mentors are highly skilled, well-established
faculty and community members. Mentors
will help guide mentees in ways that
compliment and cultivate their personal
growth and development.
University College is home to academic
advisors who assist students from the
time of their admission until they declare
their majors. Advisors help all students
make a successful transition to UNCW.
Special pre-professional advisors for students who aspire to attend, for example,
medical or law school, offer expert guidance and contribute to excellent graduate
program placement rates. uncw.edu/uc
University Learning Center provides
academic support in the form of content
tutoring for most University Studies
courses. Students can participate in
student-led learning programs to develop
independent study strategies. Writing
Services provides several ways for UNCW
students to receive response to drafts of
their papers while they work on improving
their writing skills. One-on-one writing
consultations are led by faculty-recommended and trained peer writing tutors.
uncw.edu/uls
Clubs and Organizations uncw.edu/studentorgs
Mi Gente
This organization exists to unite students of
Hispanic heritage while at the same time inviting
interested students of ALL backgrounds to learn
about Hispanic/Latino cultures. Mi Gente strives
not only to bring awareness of the Hispanic/Latino
community to the broader campus though various
events and activities but to foster cultural understanding among its own members.
Puro Teatro
This student organization is dedicated to the
development of Spanish-speaking theater productions and artistic development, on and off campus.
The organization is open to anyone interested in
joining; however, full membership is limited to UNCW
students. It produces one theatrical production per
academic year in the Spanish language working
with students who have limited knowledge
of the Spanish tongue.
Ritmo Latino
Students learn more about their Latin cultures
through diverse Latin Style dances. They participate
in dance competitions against other universities, like
NC State and UNC Charlotte. More than anything,
they learn from each other how to dance to all
types of Latino music, such as bachata, cumbia,
merengue, salsa, banda and many more.
Seahawk Admission Network
for Diversity (SAND)
SAND members work with the UNCW admission
staff in recruiting students. By leading campus
tours, accompanying admission representatives on
high school visits and attending other recruitment
events, students are trained to use their leadership
skills to encourage minority students to pursue a
college education. SAND members attend regular
training sessions to build skills in public speaking,
business etiquette, networking and more.
Caribbean Student Association (CSA)
The organization is made up of students of
Caribbean descent and lovers of Caribbean culture.
They work to raise awareness about the islands
and their people and to educate the campus about
Caribbean culture, heritage and current events.
Asian Student Association
This organization supports and serves as the
voice for the political, cultural and social interests
for students of Asian heritage as well as students
interested in Asian culture. They aim to raise awareness and provide an open space for others to learn
about historical and contemporary issues facing
people of Asian heritage.
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225+ options for involvement!
Seahawks Empowering
African American Males (SEAM)
SEAM is a student-run organization that helps
black men make the most out of their college
experience. It helps students to reach their academic goals and promotes unity and fellowship
on campus. The goal of this group is to foster
a campus climate of inclusion and strengthen
relationships among black men at UNCW.
Black Student Union
The Black Student Union sponsors various
forms of educational, social, and entertaining
activities for the campus community. It promotes
black awareness and unity throughout the university community. BSU also serves to facilitate and
enhance the academic success and professional
advancement of our members.
National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP is organized to inform youth of the
problems affecting African Americans and other
racial and ethnic minorities. The NAACP strives
to advance the economic, education, social and
political status of African Americans and other
racial and ethnic minorities. The organization
attempts to inform the campus of effects of
racial discrimination. Members are looked upon
as student leaders not only on their campus
but in the greater community.
www.uncw.edu/diversityadmissions
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
NPHC is the umbrella organization for the nine
affiliated chapters. It is composed of historically
African American Greek-letter organizations that
require scholastic success and promote the
“service for life” philosophy.
Si gnature Program s
Culturally Speaking is a television talk show
produced by UNCW Media Production. The show
airs on local access station TLN. Guests include
UNCW students and faculty, as well as community
figures involved with various cultural experiences.
Fraternities and Sororities
Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha,
Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi,
Omega Psi Phi and Zeta Phi Beta
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students
The goal of this student-run organization is to
guide and assist minority pre-health students in
exploring and gaining insight into professional
healthcare careers by coordinating and implementing
informational programs, providing helpful academic
resources and organizing volunteer opportunities.
The group aspires to increase the matriculation of
undergraduate members into professional health
related programs, with emphasis on medicine,
nursing, dentistry, athletic training, pharmacy,
psychology and other health professions.
Anointed Voices of Praise
This organization welcomes students whose
goal is to minister to the UNCW campus
through song and praise.
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Mentors Initiating Community Action,
Support and Advocacy (MI CASA) is a project
designed to support access to higher education
among high-achieving Hispanic youth in North
Carolina. MI CASA connects UNCW faculty and
students with high school students and focuses
on success in college and building leadership
skills unique to the student and his or her cultural
background. Each year a group of UNCW students
is selected to act as a mentors and friends to the
high school mentees. Mentors and mentees will
share a two-year partnership, working together
to help the latter group achieve at the highest
level and go to college.
Reading Our Own Truths Succinctly is a multicultural reading circle. The name of this group is
indicative of its purpose: students are engaged in
reading books related to various cultural experiences.
Group discussions foster candid and productive
open cross-cultural communication.
Upperman African/Studies Lecture
and Film Series is a series of programs that
actively explores Africana culture through lectures,
research, performances, exhibits, symposia and
other programs by UNCW faculty, staff, students
and noted guests from the Wilmington community
and institutions around the world. The Upperman
African American Cultural Center and Africana
Studies host the series
Wilma W. Daniels Distinguished Lecture is a
partnership between the UNCW and local business
woman Wilma Daniels and her family. This event
is a week-long celebration of diversity, including
numerous cultural and educational events. Earvin
“Magic” Johnson, former NBA basketball star and
current entrepreneur and philanthropist, was
the keynote speaker in 2012.
Wind Jah Waist Wednesdays are held every
other Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Sharky’s
Game Room in the Fisher Student Union. Free
island music and foods are served up with positive
vibes on the side. This event was started by the
Office of Multicultural Affairs to expose students
to Caribbean culture. The Caribbean Students
Association (CSA) is an outgrowth of WJW
Wednesdays.