What We Do

The Directors of Multicultural Student Success (DMSS) work closely with students, staff, faculty, advisors, alumni, and the community to:

  • Advocate for, engage with, and support multicultural, underrepresented, and first-generation students at Iowa State University
  • Promote student retention by providing academic support and helping connect with key resources on campus 
  • Advance student success through the development of culturally sustaining programs and initiatives
  • Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of student success initiatives
  • Support recruitment of underrepresented student populations

Programs for students

  • DMSS Study Tables (4th Mondays of September, October, November, February, March, and April) 
  • Free Business Attire Pop-Up Shop hosted by DMSS and funded by Student Government (September and February)  
  • DMSS Real Talk Thursdays (2nd Thursday of October, November, March, and April) 
  • DMSS Field Day (October) 
  • McNair Program and DMSS Tailgate (October or November) 
  • DMSS and ISSO Fall Break Community Meal (Tuesday of fall break week) 
student at a business attire pop-up shop