General Background

    On June 11, 2001, the Office of Latino Student Affairs was established to serve the growing educational needs of the Latino student population.  According to recent census data in the Tri-state (OH-IN-KY), the Hispanic population has increased 500% over the past decade.

Mission

    The Office of Latino Student Affairs strives to improve and enhance the educational experience of Latino Students at Northern Kentucky University by implementing academic, cultural and social programs designed to address their needs and further their success.

Services

4Lead NKU's efforts to serve an expanding Latino community in-state and out-of-state.
4Develop a rich Latino community environment in which students feel accepted and able to succeed.
4Coordinate academic, cultural and social activities with the Honors Program, Literature & Language Dept, African-American Student Affairs, and other organizations within NKU. 
4Expose students to the Learning Resource Center, math lab, Student Support Services, CINSAM, and other departments as appropriate.
4Develop a mentor program to better assist new and transferred students. 
4Develop new partnerships with Latino organizations in Kentucky and Ohio.
4Serve as a consultant to businesses, K-12 educators, and public service agencies.
4Serve as bi-lingual resource for NKU faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
4Coordinate the Latino Community Outreach Advisory Council.

About NKU

4Northern Kentucky University is located in one of the most dynamic metropolitan regions in the country.
414,000 students are enrolled in 96 undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education & Human Services, the College of Informatics, the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, and the School of Nursing & Health Professions.

4The NKU student body originates from 42 states and 91 countries. 

498% of NKU graduates indicate a high level of satisfaction with their studies at NKU.

4100% of the faculty members hold office hours and 82% of them hold terminal degrees.

4Our average class size is 24 and the student to faculty ratio is 18:1.
4Students can choose from over 100 student organizations, intercollegiate athletics, fraternities and sororities, intramural sports, and cultural activities.

4The modern campus offers housing to approximately 1,400 students of whom 15% are students of color.  Housing facilities are affordable, safe and supportive and are available in a variety of options (residence halls, apartments, etc.).  The fees include high speed internet, phone and cable.
4A wide range of scholarships and financial aid programs are offered to qualified students.

4In June of 2001, Northern Kentucky University became the first state higher education institution to become partner member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

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