Who We Are
The Multicultural, American Indian, and Retention Services Department (MAIR) promotes the academic success of historically underrepresented students from their journey incoming until graduation. MAIR serves all students and provides one-on-one support, referrals, retention programming, and a wide range of services.
Students are assisted and supported by culturally-responsive staff. The services are designed to enrich the academic and social experience of students while also connecting them to relevant university and community resources.
MAIR WINGS Program
Metro State's Multicultural, American Indian, and Retention Services Team is excited to offer this enriching program for students. 
What is the MAIR WINGS program?
WINGS stands for Working toward Inclusive and Necessary Goals for Success!
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, financial literacy, social emotional learning, and more
- Develop leadership skills and career development knowledge
- Establish positive connections with other students
- Assist other students as they navigate their college experience
- Enhance students' collegiate experience and assist with providing social and intercultural support
- Opportunity to demonstrate what was learned through a service project and presentation
INTERESTED IN BEING A PEER MENTOR? We are currently recruiting!
Peer mentors will earn an electronic badge by completing the workshops. Learn about the workshops!
INCENTIVES FOR PEER MENTORS
- Badges or mini-credentials: These are recognized by many employers and can be referenced on your resume and/or LinkedIn profile
- Stipend of up to $300
- Opportunity to have complimentary lunch with Associate Vice President of Student Success, lunch with Vice President of Student Success, lunch with President
- End of Year recognition event and presentation
- Graduation gift
Looking for support? Want a Peer Mentor? Stay tuned for more information about when applications open for mentees!
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
Associate Vice President of Student Success Suite, Founders Hall 139 (Enter near Admissions)
651.793.1579
MulticulturalAmericanIndian.RetentionServices@metrostate.edu