MOSAIC Wing at Manzanita-Mohave Hall
MOSAIC is a unique Living-Learning Community created for participants in Multicultural Affairs & Student Success (MASS) programs. The various programs within MASS include: The New Start Summer Program, the Dorrance Scholars, The African American Student Affairs FAST Program, the University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Scholars, MERITS Program, and Student Support Services/TRiO among others.
MOSAIC is an acronym that stands for Making Our Space An Inclusive Community. It is our desire that the community on this floor intentionally focus on appreciating the diversity in perspectives and life experiences of its residents. One of the literal definitions of the word “mosaic” is “composed of a combination of diverse elements.” We feel that just as a mosaic is comprised of diversity, so are the residents of this living/learning community representing the diversity on campus. If you choose to participate in MOSAIC, you will have the opportunity to live with other students who not only share your interests and background, but also will be involved in the MASS programs you have signed up to participate in!
Another key purpose of MOSAIC is to provide students with a common course experience. We have established a partnership with the College of Education that will allow MOSAIC students to take both H ED 397A (Fall) and H ED 397B (Spring). These courses familiarize students with issues of college access and equity among underserved populations. In conjunction with the course, students will be expected to mentor and tutor local high school and middle school students.
Students from the following MASS programs will be represented on the MOSAIC wing: The New Start Summer Program, the Dorrance Scholars, The African American Student Affairs FAST Program, the University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Scholars, the MERITS Program, and Student Support Services/TRiO among others.
Students will live on a wing in Manzanita-Mohave. Students should contact Multicultural Affairs & Student Success to find out how they can participate in a MASS program and live on the MOSAIC wing.
The Program
The MOSAIC Living/Learning Community promotes academic success through a variety of services including:
- Involvement in established, already successful academic retention programs
- Service Learning course will allow MOSAIC residents to gain greater understanding of and give back to the local community.
- A Common Course (LRC 207b: Connections: Making the Most of your University Experience)
- Student contact with student Peer Advisors
- Faculty mentors
- Leadership development through the Residence Hall Council
To Apply
In order to participate in MOSAIC, students must first apply for housing through the Office of Residence Life. You should also contact MASS to indicate your interest in this community.
** IMPORTANT NOTE: You must have a Residence Life Housing Application on file to be considered for the MOSAIC Community
For more information contact:
Multicultural Affairs & Student Success
(520) 621-3093
OR
Sharon Overstreet at Residence Life
(520) 626-1490
E-mail: overstreet@life.arizona.edu
“I was the first member of my family to go to college. I was so excited and so grateful to be going and to be living in a residence hall. Looking back, it was the reason I made so many connections. I am so proud of the UA and still consider myself a WILDCAT.”
Erika McRae
Former resident
Hometown: Machesney Park, IL
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