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Higher education opens up a world of opportunities for those who embark on the journey. Institutions, like Missouri State University, bring together experts in diverse fields of study as well as faculty, staff and students from all walks of life. One founding principle of Missouri State Univeristy's public affairs mission is cultural competence, and one way to explore this is through interactions with those of diverse backgrounds. Juan Meraz, interim assistant vice president of multicultural services, discusses diversifying a campus community.