SODA endeavors to:
· Promote group and community development;
· Increase access for traditionally underrepresented populations to participate in campus organizations/activities.
· Aid underrepresented populations in recruitment and retention;
· Assist Student Diversity Programs and Services in its efforts to affect cultural diversity in the UNLV community;
· Promote communication and understanding amongst the UNLV community;
· Create collaboration partnerships between different student populations and university departments;
· Educate the UNLV community as to the diversity of cultures on the campus of UNLV.