Babson College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

One Manager of Multicultural Programs dedicated to student leadership development program, scholarship cohort advising,cultural affinity organization advising and programming.

Peer Mentors are individuals selected to assist first-year students with their transition into Babson via the new student orientation and the co-facilitation of a First Year Seminar course. Peer Mentors guide and provide support to a cohort of approximately 20 students. Selected Peer Mentors participate in a thorough training program at the end of August (the week prior to orientation), are expected to be present for all of Orientation, and regularly attend their assigned FYS section throughout the fall semester.

Multicultural Student-Alumni Mentoring Program: In response to an outpouring from multicultural students for mentoring support, we are piloting the first ever mentoring program. 18 multicultural students have been matched with 18 alumni mentors.

The CUE (Community Unity Educator) Multicultural Advisor is a Division of Student Affairs/Campus Life staff member serving as a resource to the traditionally under represented population on the Babson College campus. Each student CUE is responsible for creating a welcoming and inclusive community within his/her assigned area. They will be trained to provide support and assistance to students on a variety of issues. The training will take place prior to the start of each semester and attendance is mandatory for all CUEs.

The Black Affinity Group is dedicated to strengthening ties between alumni and students to engage these two groups in a meaningful manner. The annual conferences provide alumni with an updated view of the college's efforts to recruit and retain students of color; provide a forum for students and alumni to share views on strategies of recruitment, retention, and alumni involvement; and to develop plans to move forward around these college initiatives.

The Babson Bias Incident Response Protocol (“Protocol”) is designed for individuals and/or groups to report bias incidents and/or hate crimes. It also outlines the College’s procedures that will be instituted to respond. To achieve its mission and vision, Babson College values diversity, inclusion, and an environment free from discriminatory conduct. Embracing diversity of all kinds, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, educational, and work environment that is free of harassment and intimidation for all.

Babson takes seriously all acts of bias and/or hate of which it becomes aware. To that end, the College will respond appropriately by supporting the target(s) of such acts. The response includes conducting an investigation; taking appropriate action against the person(s) found to be responsible; advising the College community of the occurrence if appropriate; and implementing programs that educate against, prevent, and eliminate acts of bias and hate.