In 1993, The Council on Minority Student Support   (COMSS) was formed and given a charge by the   Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, to bring into   a singular forum the retention efforts aimed at first year   students. COMSS contains a liason from every area of   the university that has a direct impact on student life   including Admissions and Financial Aid, all academic   centers, Counseling and Student Development, New   Student Programs, Office of Residence Life, and other.   COMSS meets bi-weekly to discuss issues related to   under-represented students, student concerns,   interventions and broader campus issues that may   ultimately impact upon minority students.