Donna Wong
Assistant Dean of Campus Life and Director of Multicultural Programs and Service.
Education: B.A. from University of California, Los Angeles M.Ed. from University of Oregon in Curriculum and Instructional Leadership.
Secondary Teaching Credentials: Language Arts, Social Studies, and Art.
Cultural Background: Second-generation Chinese American; born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Speaks Cantonese and Mandarin.
I am one of the team members who plan the annual activities that serve to educate and empower students and community members. Teaching and Special Interests: I have broad interests in social inequality and race relations. My teaching experience includes working in migrant education and ethnic studies. Previously, I have taught an ethnic studies course, "Asian American Experience" and remain interested in current Asian American events and political issues. In collaboration with other faculty, I have conducted research and published essays concerning students of color in higher education. In the future, I hope to continue research on local issues relating to retention of students of color and diversity issues. Please introduce yourself to me especially if you have interests in research and publication or teaching at the secondary or college level; I'll be happy to share my experiences and knowledge related to those areas
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Marc Cordon
Associate Director of Multicultural Programs and Service
As the Associate Director for the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services, I serve the community by assisting the various multicultural organizations with their programming as well as their concerns. I also direct the MORE Program, a mentor program for incoming students of color. In addition, I oversee the various ethnic celebrations held throughout the year for African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
With interests in both leadership and identity, I have conducted various workshops such as goal setting, effective communication, and community building to assist student leaders in creating events that generate pride, foster unity, and celebrate the diversity on this campus.
As a former student, I am passionate about this community and am dedicated to providing students with tools that will enrich the community both here and beyond.
Please come by the office anytime and I will be happy to assist you.
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Prudence Goss
Program Coordinator
Educational Background:
B.A. Child Development- Spelman College Atlanta, Georgia
M.A. Higher and Postsecondary Education- Columbia University/Teachers College New York, New York
It is with immense delight that I am serving as the Program Coordinator of the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services. I approach this role with the ambition of bringing the members of the community together with diverse thoughts and backgrounds in an effort to encourage learning, critical thinking, and cultural harmony. With this approach, I anticipate serving the Emory community by advising multicultural organizations, counseling students, offering guidance to students participating in the MORE Program, and facilitating the various multicultural programs and events offered by our office.
My areas of scholarly interest include college access and campus climate for underrepresented students, higher education policy, exploring the influence of Brown v. Board of Education on minority students' access to higher education, and student identity development. My educational philosophy centers on building relationships with students that encourage their self-understanding as well as their social, emotional, academic and personal development. I desire to create a safe place where all students can ask questions openly and sort through the joys and challenges of being a young adult.
Please come by the office at any time and introduce yourself to me. I am looking forward to a remarkable experience and I openly welcome everyone's participation in our programs and services.
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Pat Taylor
Administrative Assistant
I am the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Multicultural Programs & Services. I have been employed by Emory University for five years. I am responsible for scheduling appointments for the professional staff. In addition, I handle concerns which relate to the Mentoring for Excellence Program. I also assist with event planning for Unity Month and African American Heritage Month celebration and publicity for these major celebrations which are coordinated out of our office. I am one of the first lines of contact for our various activities.
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Mitchell DeLa Sweeney
Program Development Specialist
Educational background:
B.A. from Emory University: Dance & Movement Studies and Religion Majors; Sociology Minor
I am the Program Development Specialist for OMPS. I am very excited to have this position at my alma mater in such a wonderful office. My personal background has really molded my personal views on multiculturalism. Born in Korea, I was adopted just shy of 22 months by a white family. From grades K-12, I was in the Memphis City Schools' System and attended a high school that was 80%+ black. When coming to Emory, I became active in numerous multicultural organizations and programs. With Emory's rich cultural offerings added to my own cultural past, I am very passionate about the exchanging of differences between individuals. Working the last two summers at the American Dance Festival and the previous three with a youth development and diversity awareness program, I am also highly interested in art being used as a social vehicle for change.
Please come by the office and I could very well be person waiting to welcome you.
~PL@H~
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