Mission Statement

ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American) Student Services is committed to providing support, services and programs that facilitate the success of all ALANA students at Loyola College in Maryland. Through intentional programming and a myriad of services, we foster the academic, cultural, personal, spiritual and leadership development of ALANA students. Furthermore, we seek to create and maintain an environment of respect and awareness, while advocating for ALANA students and responding to their needs.

Statement of Diversity

Loyola College values the benefits of diversity. ALANA Student Services is committed to creating a community which recognizes the inherent quality and dignity of each individual. Hence, ALANA Student Services actively promotes an awareness of, and sensitivity to, differences based on race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, culture, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability. It is the intent of ALANA Student Services to support ALANA students and the entire Loyola community by enriching the minds of all in regards to the beauty of diversity.

History

ALANA Student Services was established in the fall of 1993 as a part of the division of Student Development. Formerly, Minority Student Services, ALANA Student Services was renamed in the spring of 2001. Throughout its history, the office has served as a strong cultural and social base where all members of the Loyola community can learn about the concerns and cultures of ALANA students.