Applications for the 2003-04 Racial Ethnic Student Aide positions are due Jan. 15 in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs.

Requirements for the position are a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5, at least one semester of living in a MSU residence hall and a strong desire to help people.

The program provides a supporting environment for racial ethnic students at MSU, and a one-of-a-kind learning experience, said Nikki O'Brien, coordinator of African American student affairs.

"The aide position is an incredible opportunity for personal and professional growth," she said.

"Students will get a chance to work in a very supportive and nurturing family environment."

The Racial Ethnic Student Aide program began in 1969 with the Black Student Aide Program established under Residence Life, and has since expanded to include Chicano/Latino, Asian-Pacific American, Native and African American aides.

Applications are available in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, 338 Student Services

For more information contact O'Brien at (517)353-7745.

Chrystal Griffin