Diversity Profile
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy
In compliance with all state and federal regulations, Minot State University practices a policy of Affirmative Action and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, gender, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, Vietnam Era Veteran's status, status with regard to marriage or public assistance, or participation in lawful activity off the employer's premises during nonworking hours in the administration of its educational programs and activities, employment decisions, or other university policies and programs.
The Office of Human Resources is responsible for an array of matters including benefits, employment issues, employee rights, employee records, compliance with laws and regulations, workers compensation, equal opportunity, and the risk management program.
Human Resources Office
500 University Avenue West
Minot, ND 58707
Admininstration - 3rd Floor
Fax: (701) 858-3686
Minot State University embraces a broad concept of diversity, which can be seen as variances in ethnicity, age, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographic area. MSU also believes that diversity is an evolving concept that engages viewpoints, perspectives, values, religious beliefs, and backgrounds of the global community. The MSU community values a spirit of inclusivity.
The University Diversity Committee’s (UDC) mission is to help to build a diverse and multicultural university climate.
The MSU Advocacy Network - a group dedicated to developing and supporting a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive campus community.
Multicultural Support Services - Minot State University offers Multicultural Support Services in both the Native American Cultural Center on the third floor of the Student Center, and the Multicultural Center located on the first floor of the Student Center. Both centers provide supportive services to diverse student populations and international students at MSU.
MSU diversity centers offer support services including: individual counseling, transitional problem solving, academic advising-referrals, academic tutoring-referrals, financial advising-referrals, cultural events programming, and advocacy for student concerns. Study areas and conference/meeting areas (for cultural clubs and organizations) and "rest and relaxation" areas that include comfortable furniture, televisions, VCR's, surround sound stereo systems, and cultural specific posters and paintings, all add to the comfort level of our Multicultural Support Centers.
Student organizations play an important role in student development on the campus of Minot State University. There are more than fifty student organizations reflecting the variety of interests of our student population. These organizations connect students with a stronger sense of community and can provide many opportunities for engagement and leadership.
Explore our many clubs and organizations by reviewing the list below.
» List of Current Clubs & Student Organizations
To say Minot is going through a growth spurt is an understatement. You don't have to travel far to see it, building of apartments, condos and single family homes are keeping contractors busy. Talk with anyone from this area and they will fill you in on the Bakken (Bah-ken) formation, an oil formation named after a farmer in Williston, ND, Henry Bakken, who owned the land where it was initially discovered. New rock fracturing technology has enabled companies to get at the oil, something that was nearly impossible thirty years ago. North Dakota is now number two in the nation in oil production. But Agriculture is still the state's number one industry. It's what the state is known for, what our ancestors did when North Dakota began. The City of Minot also has its roots with the railroad. That’s how the name “Magic City” came about. As crews made their way west, they settled in for the winter wherever they were, and that just happened to be Minot. The once sleepy little town suddenly boomed overnight…….just like magic! Take a moment to learn more about this community to see what Minot has to offer in the way of entertainment, parks, shopping and so much more. Discover what truly makes Minot magic!