Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)

1101 Hornbake Library
Phone: 301-405-5616
http://omse.umd.edu

Director: Christopher Lester, Ed.D.

The mission of OMSE is to serve undergraduate students to increase rates of matriculation, retention, graduation and overall GPA. OMSE’s academic support activities include a robust, nationally-certified peer tutoring program with one-on-one and small group sessions, retention programs, and annual events. Our retention and leadership development programs include Sister to Sister, College Success Scholars, Service Learning Certificate Program, and the OMSE Academic Excellence Honor Society. The University Partners Program allows participants to acquire professional development and leadership skills by attending tailored workshops offered by the Counseling Center, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, Education Abroad, and University Libraries. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of the University Partners Program workshop series. Students also have many professional opportunities in the office, including work-study positions, team leader opportunities, and graduate assistantships. As a unit under Belonging & Community at UMD, OMSE strives to identify and meet changing needs that affect the success of undergraduate students. OMSE collaborates with other campus offices and college programs to achieve this goal, as well as to promote a positive community of learners. The OMSE office suite includes a tutoring lab and an open workstation lab equipped with accessibility software. Our space provides all students with an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect within a relaxed, empowering atmosphere.