Design Multicultural Office

The Multicultural Office is part of Design Student Services. The College of Design's multicultural liaison officer (MLO), Cristobal Salinas, provides assistance and guidance in understanding issues of diversity in the college, at Iowa State University, and beyond.

Services for Students
If you are a student in the College of Design who identifies as an ethnic minority, Cristobal is available to help you access the opportunities available to become your personal and academic best. He acts as an advocate and a resource for minority/students of color.

Multicultural Portfolio Workshops
Each spring semester, Cristobal and a group of peer mentors host a series of workshops for multicultural design students on assembling high-quality portfolios for the Core Design Program review. See the Spring 2012 schedule.

Services for Faculty and Staff
Cristobal is available as a resource person to assist College of Design faculty and staff on issues of diversity in the classroom and within student organizations. He can give presentations on incorporating diverse perspectives into your work as well as on the importance of being culturally knowledgeable and demonstrating cultural understanding as a global citizen.

Contact the Design MLO
Cristobal Salinas (view his profile)
(515) 294-9555
csalinas@iastate.edu
290 Design