Diversity at DCTC
Discovering and Respecting Differences
The faculty, staff and students at DCTC consider mutual understanding and respect a top priority on campus. Our college community is committed to creating a positive, engaging environment that welcomes opinions and ideas from people from all nations, backgrounds and cultures.
Our student population features scholars from all over the world, including countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, South America,the Middle East and, of course, North America.
Students with African American, European American, Native American, Asian American and Hispanic heritages are enrolled in our programs, reflecting a growing and promising diversity in Minnesota and across the country.
Multicultural Student Recruiter/Advisor
Xuong Tran, our multicultural student recruiter/advisor recognizes the unique challenges faced by international students and students from minority cultures. He will serve as your advocate and guide as you familiarize yourself with your new college surroundings.
The multicultural student recruiter/advisor provides the following support services:
- Admissions and Registration assistance
- Financial Aid information and assistance
- Career planning
- Course information and assessment
- ESOL testing
- Counseling and planning
Community Resources
- Laos Assistance Center
503 Irving Avenue North, Suite 100A
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-374-4967 - Hmong American Partnership
1121 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
hapmail@hmong.org
651-495-9160 - African Assistance Program
7601 Kentucky Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
admin@aapusa.org
763-560-9643 - Center for Asian Pacific Islanders
3702 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
info@capiusa.org
612-721-0122 - Cambodian-American Family Alliance
6421 45th Avenue North
Crystal, MN 55428
763-533-0846
Multicultural Celebration
Each year, people from an impressive range of nations gather in the central commons on the DCTC Rosemount campus to celebrate their cultural traditions through food, music, dance, storytelling, photographs, artwork, crafts, currency, ethnic dress, history lessons, conversation, laughter and the sharing of ideas.
Important Links
- Admission Possible
- African American Family Services
- African Community Services
- American Refugee Committee
- Amigos de las Americas
- Kids First Scholarship fund of Minnesota
- Minnesota Literacy Council
- Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
- Minnesota State College Student Association
- East African Women's Center
- Southeast Asian Community Council
Contact Information
- Xuong Tran
Multicultural Student Recruiter/Advisor
xuong.tran@dctc.edu
651-423-8221
Location
- Student Services
Room 2-110
Hours
- Summer Semester Hours
7 a.m.– 5 p.m. Monday thru Thursday
7 a.m.– 4 p.m. Friday - Fall and Spring Semester Hours
7 a.m.– 6 p.m. Monday thru Thursday
7 a.m.– 4 p.m. Friday
