Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Minority Resources at UIUC

Please visit the following links for various support services at UIUC focused on serving underrepresented students campus wide.

Asian American Association - The mission of the Asian American Association is to support and promote the needs of Asian Americans on campus. The AAA educates the university and community on current Asian American issues, promotes awareness of Asian American heritage and provides social activities for members.

La Casa Cultural Latina - The mission of La Casa Cultural Latina is to foster a broad appreciation of the significant contribution of Hispanics, Latina/os among University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff and throughout the Central Illinois region, and to initiate cultural programs and activities that will complement the educational experience of Latina/o students at the University and contribute to their retention and graduation.

LIR Minority Students Association - Founded as a mechanism to recruit, retain, and support qualified students from underrepresented groups, LIRMSA serves as a support network for students as they embark upon their 18-month stay in the Institute.

MBAs of Color - This group attempts to promote the growth and development of individuals in the Illinois MBA program by providing a support system of students and alumni to address education, business and community-related issues. The group also provides networking and community opportunities.

Mexican Student Association - Their goal is to be an active organization that brings the rich Mexican culture to our campus by education people about it. The group is dedicated to honoring Mexican holidays and demonstrating other aspects of the culture.

Minority Business Student Association - This groups desires to provide underrepresented business student with both academic and career orientation. The also address the specific concerns and interests of students who are either majoring or planning to major in business.

Office of Minority Student Services - The Office of Minority Student Services is responsible for providing leadership in developing, implementing and coordinating student support services and activities designed to assist minority students' personal development and academic achievement.

Registered Student Organizations - This is a link to the RO homepage to get a listing of all registered organizations on campus, or to learn more about starting an organization if you can't find one that meets your needs.