Office of Multicultural Student Services

Welcome

In partnership with the various departments within the university, students are introduced to the wide array of programs and services to achieve academic success. The Office of Multicultural Student Services is committed to helping students feel connected to the life at Lesley through the promotion of programs, advocating for students throughout the university, promoting academic success and encouraging community involvement. Our services compliment and support the overall mission of Lesley University, which is to facilitate the personal, cultural and social growth of all students in order to promote a more successful and positive college experience.

The Services component offers:

• Advocacy.
• Cultural programming.
• Collaboration with students, staff, faculty and groups/organizations.
• Student Multicultural Advisory Council.
• Community outreach and partnership.
• Student Multicultural Advisory Council – The Student Multicultural Advisory Council is a student extension of the Office of Multicultural and Student Services at Lesley University.  A council of undergraduate students and a council of graduate students make recommendations for diversity and inclusion of all matters related to student diversity and the Coordinator of Multicultural Student Life Services will advise them related to all matters.
• UNITY Gospel Choir – UNITY is Lesley University’s cross-cultural non-denominational group committed to the participatory celebration of music from the African American church tradition.  Rehearsal is every Wednesday during the semester from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  The choir performs at the end of each semester, December and May in Marran Theatre.

Our Vision

To have a transformational impact on all who explore and contribute to the Lesley University community in advanced preparation for success in the global society.

• Challenging students to fulfill their academic destiny through diverse experiences on campus.
• Encouraging the exchange of diverse perspectives while mutually fostering partnerships.
• Providing supplemental resources for university departments in developing cultural awareness for student development.
• Creating an inclusive environment through civic engagement.
• Developing socially responsible leaders prepared for the 21st century.
• Promoting access to and an understanding of multiculturalism for undergraduates, graduate students, administrators and faculty.

Contact Us

Boris E. Collins, M.S.
Coordinator of Multicultural and Student Life Services
Division of Student Life and Academic Development
11 Mellen Street, Doble Campus
bcollins@lesley.edu
617.349.8543 – Office
617.349.8558 – Fax