Student Engagement

The Center for Inclusive Excellence is committed to engaging the community in a variety of initiatives throughout the academic year:

Heritage and Awareness Month Programming: Latino Heritage Month, LGBT+History Month, Access+Ability Month, Native American Hertiage Month

Supporting Campus Affinity Groups and Initiatives: Brother to Brother (B2B), M.I.S.S, Student Leaders in Diversity, Black Student Union, L.U.N.A, and LGBT+.

Brother to Brother (B2B):The mission of Brother to Brother (B2B) is to engage, encourage and empower men of color in the pursuit of excellence. We aim to create and support a community of members who are committed to achievement through campus and community engagement, academic achievement, professional development, mentorship and fellowship. Through educational opportunities and co-curricular experiences, B2B encourages its members to succeed academically, personally, socially and professionally.

M.I.S.S (Motivation. Intersectionality. Solidarity. Sisterhood)
The mission of M.I.S.S is to keep Motivation, Intersectionality, Solidarity and Sisterhood at the forefront of our membership’s experiences. Additionally, M.I.S.S is dedicated to empower women of color in the pursuit of excellence. We aim to create and support a community of members who are committed to achievement through campus and community engagement, academic achievement, professional development, mentorship and fellowship. Through educational opportunities and co-curricular experiences, M.I.S.S encourages its members to succeed academically, personally, socially and professionally.

Student Leaders of Inclusion & Diversity (SLID)
Founded in 2013, SLID is the student sub-committee of the Council on Diversity and Inclusion. SLID represents the student voice on matters of diversity and inclusion and works with the council on events and initiatives. The group's mission is to educate and learn about all forms of diversity with the understanding that it is necessary to create a community with a conscious collective that supports inclusion and creates awareness.

Latinos Unidos En Acción (L.U.N.A.)
The purpose of this club shall be is raise cultural awareness to our campus and community. We aim to educate community members about Hispanic culture: historical events, lifestyles, traditions, and customs. We welcome everyone in discussions of current events that affect Hispanics, promoting the Hispanic culture at Framingham State University and in the surrounding community while providing a support system for club members. The group strives to motivate and develop the self-esteem of its members through their involvement in the organization’s activities and to advocate for the advancement of Hispanics in the United States