Who We Are
The Multicultural, American Indian, and Retention Services Department (MAIR) promotes the academic success of historically underrepresented incoming, current, and graduating students by providing retention programming, one-on-one support, and a wide range of services to all students.
Students are assisted and supported by the culturally-responsive staff. The services are designed to enrich the academic and social experience of students while also connecting them to the university and relevant community resources.
MAIR WINGS Program
Metro State's Multicultural, American Indian, and Retention Services Team is excited to offer a new program for students.
What is the MAIR WINGS program?
WINGS stands for Working toward Inclusive and Necessary Goals for Success!
Are you a new or newer Metro State student? Looking for support or opportunities to connect with more experienced students? Are you a student interested in leadership opportunities as a peer mentor?
With the help of Peer Mentors (experienced and trained student leaders), the MAIR WINGS program offers the following to student participants/mentees:
- Explore identity and well-being
- Develop leadership skills and skills for post-graduation
- Establish positive connections with other students
- Familiarize students with available campus resources
- Enhance students' collegiate experience and assist with providing social and intercultural support
- Opportunity to demonstrate what was learned through a service project and presentation
Participants will earn an electronic badge by completing the workshops. Learn about the workshops!
Now recruiting Peer Mentors for Fall 2025!
Interested in being a Peer Mentor? Apply today!
Selected students will begin in fall 2025. Peer mentors may have some training during summer 2025 based on availability. Mentee recruitment will begin in late summer/early fall 2025.
Criteria to join and become a student participant/mentee mentee or peer mentor (for students beginning in Fall 2025):
- Metro State student (undergrad or grad)
- Has at least 1 year left in their academic program (i.e.: will not graduate before Fall 2026)
- Interested in exploring topics like identity exploration, self-care, professional and leadership development , and financial literacy
- Interested in working on a service project or other project
- Peer Mentors: Comfortable connecting with other students
- Program Participant/Mentees: Comfortable connecting with a peer mentor
Incentives
- Badges or Mini-Credentials: These are recognized by many employers and can be referenced on your resume and/or LinkedIn profile
- Lunch with Dean of Students, Lunch with Vice President of Student Success, Lunch with President
- End of Year Recognition Event
- Graduation Gift
- Small stipend
- Support and connection with more experienced students (peer mentors)
MAIR offices
- American Indian Student Support Services
- Asian American and Native Pacific Student Support Services
- Black, African, and African American Student Support Services
- Latinx and Undocumented Student Support Services
- Veteran and Military Connected Student Services
- Women's and LGBTQIA+ Student Services
MAIR Coordinators provide programs and services
- Student support services
- Advocacy and coaching
- Cultural programming
- Leadership development
- Help with scholarships and grants
- Referrals to university and community resources
Contact us
Dean of Students Office
651.793.1579
MulticulturalAmericanIndian.RetentionServices@metrostate.edu