Student Engagement and Inclusion
Mission:
The Department of Student Engagement & Inclusion provides pathways for student involvement through activities and social opportunities that enhance leadership skills, reinforce responsible citizenship, and an appreciation for diversity. Students have opportunities to join student clubs, participate in volunteer and community service, leadership experiences and learn about themselves through their living and learning environment.
The role of our department is:
- To advocate for the needs of students
- To assist students in navigating the many layers of university services
- To encourage students to be responsible citizens in a Global society
- To promote and encourage a diverse and socially responsible learning community
Campus Life
The Campus Life office coordinates a variety of college traditions that promote Big Blue Pride, community and enhance campus activities by collaborating with offices across Campus. We develop and support initiatives like: Greek Life, Student Organizations, Leadership Opportunities & Campus-wide programming,
Campus Life
Student Association
The mission of the Student Association is to promote the general welfare of the students of SUNY Fredonia, enhance student life on campus, and represent the interests of the student body as Fredonia’s student government. Central to this effort includes: enhancing the campus community intellectually, socially and culturally through the funding and development of student organizations; representing students to the administration and all other external agencies when necessary; Defending students from unfair policies both on and off-campus; and providing students with an open forum for discussion of all topics.
Student Association of Fredonia
Intercultural Center
The Intercultural Center (IC) is a student support center that serves a hub for inclusive programming. The IC collaborates with various campus & community stakeholders, to provide programming, and support. The IC is primarily supported by the following offices: International Student Services, Multicultural Support Services , Veteran & Military Affiliated Students & Volunteer & Community Services.
Intercultural Center
Let's Talk
Speak with a counselor about concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about counseling services at the Fredonia Counseling Center and other resources available to you at Fredonia. Let's Talk consultations are FREE for Fredonia students and are offered first-come, first-served. (no appointment necessary) Drop in sessions are confidential and informal (not intended to be a substitute for traditional counseling) - your Let's Talk counselor can help you determine whether formal counseling at the Fredonia Counseling Center would be useful for you and, if appropriate, assist you in scheduling an appointment.
Drop in Consultations are available on Wednesdays from 12-3pm in Williams Center S212 or on Zoom from 3-4:30pm (check out the Let's Talk page for more info about Zoom)
Let's Talk
Multicultural Support Services (MSS)
The office of Multicultural Support Services (MSS) is a unit within the Intercultural Center. MSS engages in peer interactions in order to gain a better understanding and appreciation for diversity, inclusion, and social justice, while providing meaningful support to assist students in their transition (to Fredonia), retention (at Fredonia), and graduation (from Fredonia.) Some of the programming, groups and campus-wide events supported by MSS includes: Rosa Parks Scholarship Competition, Culturefest, Multicultural Weekend (MCW), Intercultural Student Groups, Kings' Corner and more!
Multicultural Support Services (MSS)
Veterans & Military-Affiliated Students
The mission of the Veterans Affairs Office is to support active duty service members, veterans, and affiliated family members to maintain a diverse and highly qualified student body, faculty, and staff. The office assists students in making the transition from military to academic life by providing them with the access to information, tools and services that they are entitled to receive.
Veterans and Military Affiliated Students
Volunteer & Community Services
The Volunteer and Community Services Program provides volunteer opportunities for students to help build sustainable and meaningful partnerships in the community. This program assists students with real world experience while enriching the lives of others and enhancing their academic experience. It is dedicated to promoting volunteerism and service learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
Volunteer & Community Services