Multicultural Affairs

Columbia Mentoring Initiative Mentee Application

Columbia University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) offers all first-year incoming students the opportunity to participate in the Columbia Mentoring Initiative (CMI), an inter-generational mentorship program that connects first year students with returning students and all students with alumni.

This program was formed to create a community of traditionally underrepresented students including Arab & Middle Eastern, Asian, Black, Indigenous, International, Latinx, LGBTQ and Mixed Heritage.

Personal Information

Preferred (First) Name *

Last Name *

Pronouns

She, Her, Hers, He, Him, His, Ze, Hir, Ey, They, Them, Theirs, etc.

UNI *

Email *

School *

Barnard College

Columbia College

The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

Academic Interests *

Intended major or pre-professional track; ex: chemistry or pre-law.

Phone Number *

Hometown and/or Country *

Demographic Information

Do you identify as a first generation college student? *

Yes

A first generation college student is someone who is the first to graduate in their immediate family with a four year degree.

Sexual Orientation

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual, Queer, Asexual, etc.

Gender Identity

Trans Woman, Trans Man, Non-binary, Cis Man, Cis Woman, Genderqueer, etc.

Race/ Ethnicity

Black, African American, Native American, Indigenous, Latinx, Chicanx, Hispanic, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hawaiian, Mixed Heritage, Biracial, etc.

Indigenous Affiliation

Do you identify as biracial, multiracial or mixed heritage? *

Yes

Short Answers

Why do you want to join CMI? *

What do you hope to gain from your mentor relationship? *

What are your collegiate goals?

What are your career goals?

Family Tree

First Choice *

Arab and Middle Eastern Family Tree (for people who identify as Middle Eastern, Arab, or are from the Middle East)

Asian Family Tree (for people who identify themselves as Asian American, including South Asian, East Asian, Pacific Islander, or Southeast Asian)

Black Family Tree (for people who identify as Black, African American, or of African descent)

Indigenous Family Tree (for people who identify as tribal affiliation, Pacific Islander, native Hawaiian, Alaskan native, Australian aboriginal, New Zealand Maori, indigenous to South or Central America)

International Family Tree (for people who are international students or who have spent significant periods of their lives living outside of the US)

Latinx Family Tree (for people who identify as Latinx, Chicanx or Hispanic)

LGBTQ Family Tree (for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming)

Mixed Heritage Family Tree (for people who identify with more than one race and/or ethnicity or culture)

Second Choice

Arab and Middle Eastern Family Tree (for people who identify as Middle Eastern, Arab, or are from the Middle East)

Asian Family Tree (for people who identify themselves as Asian American, including South Asian, East Asian, Pacific Islander, or Southeast Asian)

Black Family Tree (for people who identify as Black, African American, or of African descent)

International Family Tree (for people who are international students or who have spent significant periods of their lives living outside of the US)

Latinx Family Tree (for people who identify as Latinx, Chicanx or Hispanic)

LGBTQ Family Tree (for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming)

Mixed Heritage Family Tree (for people who identify with more than one race and/or ethnicity or culture)

Submission Acknowledgement *

By clicking this checkbox, I acknowledge that I have been accepted as a full time undergraduate student at Columbia University, I understand that I must remain in good university standing in order to participate in the Columbia Mentoring Initiative (CMI). I agree that my academic, disciplinary and community status may be verified by the Berick Center for Student Advising and Student Conduct and Community Standards in the spring semester for continued participation in the program. I understand that submitting this application takes the place of my legal signature; I affirm all the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Departments:

Multicultural Affairs

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Raza Graduation (formerly called Latino Graduation) 2017: Registration

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

7:00 - 9:00 P.M.

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Multicultural Affairs

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FirstGen Graduation

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
7 P.M. - 9 P.M.

First Name *

(preferred name)

Last Name *

(preferred name)

E-mail *

UNI

Affiliation *

Graduating senior

Undergraduate student (not graduating)

Faculty or staff member

Alum/na

Family or friend

If you are a student, please share your school/ college:

Columbia College

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

School of General Studies

Barnard College

Graduate or professional school

Graduating Seniors: If you are interested in purchasing a stole for Raza Graduation, please click here to receive additional information.

Yes, I am interested!

If you are a faculty or staff member, please share your department or office:

If you are an alum/alumna, please share your college/school(s) and year(s) of graduation.

Total number of attendees (please include the graduating senior in your party in this total number) *

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS: Please list any senior awards, honors, or recognitions that you would like us to share in the program.

These can include OMA Graduation Cords, King's Crown awards, academic departmental honors, organization awards, and being selected as a senior marshal. Since some of these awards may not be known when you register, we recommend you log-in so that you are able to modify your submission at a later date.

Departments:

Multicultural Affairs

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Clone of Raza Graduation 2017: Registration

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
7 P.M. - 9 P.M.

First Name *

(preferred name)

Last Name *

(preferred name)

E-mail *

UNI

Affiliation *

Graduating senior

Undergraduate student (not graduating)

Faculty or staff member

Alum/na

Family or friend

If you are a student, please share your school/ college:

Columbia College

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

School of General Studies

Barnard College

Graduate or professional school

Graduating Seniors: If you are interested in purchasing a stole for Raza Graduation, please click here to receive additional information.

Yes, I am interested!

If you are a faculty or staff member, please share your department or office:

If you are an alum/alumna, please share your college/school(s) and year(s) of graduation.

Total number of attendees (please include the graduating senior in your party in this total number) *

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS: Please list any senior awards, honors, or recognitions that you would like us to share in the program.

Departments:

Multicultural Affairs

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Columbia Mentoring Initiative Mentor Application

The OMA Columbia Mentoring Initiative (CMI) is an inter-generational mentorship program that connects first years with returning students (Upper-Class Mentors), and all students with alumni. CMI provides students the opportunity to get involved in various "family trees" - Arab and Middle Eastern, Asian, Black, Indigeous, International, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and Mixed Heritage. Although participants will be asked to specify one family tree, we recognize the multiple identities of our students and provide opportunities for CMI participants to get involved in cross-cultural program-wide events.

Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Pronouns *

"Pronouns in use" are what people want to be referred to in the third person (ex: she/her/hers; he/him/his; they/them/their)

UNI Email *

Contact Number *

Graduation Year *

2018

2019

2020

College/ School *

Barnard College

Columbia College

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Major *

Please list and describe your weekly time commitments during the semester (Including but not limited to student group participation, internship, work, community service, etc) *

Family Tree Information

First Choice Family Tree *

Arab and Middle Eastern Family Tree (for people who identify as Middle Eastern, Arab, or are from the Middle East)

Asian Family Tree (for people who identify as Asian American, including South Asian, East Asian, Pacific Islander, or Southeast Asian)

Black Family Tree (for people who identify as Black, African American, or of African descent)

Indigenous Family Tree (for people who identify as tribal affiliation, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Alaskan native, Australian aboriginal, New Zealand Maori, indigenous to South or Central America)

International Family Tree (for people who are international students or who have spent significant periods of their lives living outside of the US.)

Latinx Family Tree (for people who identify as Latino or Hispanic)

LGBTQ Family Tree (for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming)

Mixed Heritage Family Tree (for people who identify with more than one race or ethnicity)

Please choose which family tree you prefer to be a mentor for.

Second Choice Family Tree *

Arab and Middle Eastern Family Tree (for people who identify as Middle Eastern, Arab, or are from the Middle East)

Asian Family Tree (for people who identify as Asian American, including South Asian, East Asian, Pacific Islander, or Southeast Asian)

Black Family Tree (for people who identify as Black, African American, or of African descent)

International Family Tree (for people who are international students or who have spent significant periods of their lives living outside of the US.)

Latinx Family Tree (for people who identify as Latino or Hispanic)

LGBTQ Family Tree (for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming)

Mixed Heritage Family Tree (for people who identify with more than one race or ethnicity)

Please select a second choice for which family tree you would like to o be a mentor for.

Questions on Mentorship

Define mentoring. *

How would you support your mentee in building community with Columbia University? *

Applicant Agreement

By checking the boxes, I agree to the following statements:

I am aware that there will be a mandatory orientation scheduled in Spring 2017 with the exact date and time TBD. In addition, a mandatory training scheduled for early fall 2017. *

I agree.

I acknowledge that I am a currently enrolled undergraduate student in Columbia College, Barnard College, or School of Engineering and Applied Science in good standing; I understand this information will be verified. *

I agree.

Departments:

Multicultural Affairs

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Global Ambassador Program Coordinator and Facilitator Application for Academic Year 2017-2018

The global ambassador program (GAP) is a year-long international friendship program that aims to foster intercultural dialogues among Columbia's diverse student body. The program matches students of different races, nationalities, classes, genders, sexual orientations, and class years. It provides a safer space for discussing topics such as culture shock, communication styles, intercultural conflict styles, social perceptions, and social (dis)comfort. GAP hosts monthly themed intercultural events and ambassador pairs meet up informally to engage in intercultural activities and discussions.

Departments:

Multicultural Affairs

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International Student Advisory Board 2017-2018 Application

International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) applications are due on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

You do not have to be an international student to serve on the ISAB. However, you do have to be passionate about international student topics and issues that impact international students.

Important Dates:

Applicant Information

First Name: *

Last Name *

School *

Columbia College

SEAS

Class Year *

Columbia Email *

Gender Identity *

Country/Countries of Citizenship *

If you self identify as an international student, how many years have you spent studying in the US?

If you are a US Citizen, how many years have you spent outside of the US?

If you are a US citizen, have you studied abroad before?

yes

How long did you study abroad? [Please answer in X year(s) X month(s).]

Do you have any prior experience being on an advisory board? *

yes

Briefly describe what board(s) you were on and what role(s) you played.

Check all the roles you played in the International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) during your time at Columbia: *

I was an ISOP participant.

I was an ISOP OL.

I was an ISOP Coordinator

I have not participated in ISOP during my time at Columbia.

How did you hear about this opportunity to serve on ISAB? (Check ALL that apply.) *

I learned about it through the international student listserv.

I know one or more current ISAB members.

I learned about it through the Undergraduate Student Life newsletter.

I learned about it through OMA's "Just a Notes."

I learned about it through flyers on campus

I learned about it through International @ Columbia Facebook.

I learned about it through Undergraduate Student Life Facebook.

Others

If your answer to the previous question includes "others," please tell us how you learned about this opportunity.

Involvement and Activties

In addition to any work experience, your resume should include campus involvement. Campus involvement may include student organizations, OMA programs (e.g. SOCLR, LGBTQA Retreat, SisterCircle, CMI), campus leadership positions, office-based programs (e.g. MPE, ELP, COOP, CUE), academic research and teaching, and community service work organized by the University.

Please upload your up-to-date resume. *

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

Please list anticipated extracurricular involvement for the 2016-17 academic year. *

Please briefly respond to the following questions.

Suggested length: 200 words minimum; 750 words maximum

Why do you want to serve on the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)? *

What are three (3) key international student related issues that you would like to bring attention to through the ISAB? Why? *

You must list THREE (3) issues and state why you think it is important to bring attention to them through the ISAB.

ISAB is an advisory board, not an activity board. ISAB is also not a student club/student organization. In your mind, what are some effective ways to play the advisory role? *

Please provide an example when you were part of a team. What was your role in the teamwork? How did you contribute to the team? *

Please check the skills you are able to bring to be a part of the ISAB team: (Check all that apply)

Film & Edit videos

Graphic Design (making flyers, etc.)

Social Media Management

Please check and hold all the time slots that you are available for an interview:

Monday March 7

10:00 - 10:30 am

10:30 - 11:00 am

11:00 - 11:30 am

11:30 - 12 noon

Tuesday, March 8

1:00 - 1:30 pm

1:30 - 2:00 pm

2:00 - 2:30 pm

2:30 - 3:00 pm

3:00 - 3:30 pm

3:30 - 4:00 pm

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Wednesday, March 9

4:00 - 4:30 pm

4:30 - 5:00 pm

5:00 - 5:30 pm

5:30 - 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 10

4:00 - 4:30 pm

4:30 - 5:00 pm

5:00 - 5:30 pm

5:30 - 6:00 pm

Friday, March 11

10:00 - 10:30 am

10:30 - 11:00 am

11:00 - 11:30 am

11:30 - 12 noon

Requirements and Verification

I am currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Columbia College or School of Engineering and Applied Science and am in good University standing. *

Yes

If I were to be selected as an ISAB member, I will attend the end-of-the-semester ISAB meeting on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 3-5 pm. *

Yes

If I were to be selected as an ISAB member, I will attend retreats/planning meetings at the beginning of each semester, and weekly meetings on Fridays from 2-4 pm, during the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters. *

Yes

Signature *

Departments:

Multicultural Affairs

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