Cultural Engagement Center

CEC Mission Statement:
To create an environment that broadens our understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice; build relationships to establish a broader community network, within and external to the College, that is com-mitted to improving the recognition and acceptance of the dignity and worth of every individual and provide a warm, welcoming, supportive, and vibrant environment for all underrepresented students that will engage and enhance their social, intellectual, interpersonal, and leadership development and skills.
CEC Vision Statement:
Strive to provide the highest quality of programs and services to embrace multicultural education and cultivate cultural learning and appreciation, as well as nurture an atmosphere of inclusion and positive social change.
CEC History
The NOC Cultural Engagement was created in 2017 through the federally funded Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions grant program. A larger-than-life mural painted by Osage artist Yatika Starr-Fields was added to the Gathering Space in 2021 through the philanthropic efforts of Mr. Hugh Pickens. The CEC serves all native students and their friends.