Keene State College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

• The College supports a “Leadership Program,” which includes financial support for students. This program involves our Admission staff, student mentors, 2 professional staff members within Student Affairs and the CODM. Leadership students participate in a two credit class designed to assist with the transition to college. The student managed Common Ground Multicultural club, with an active office, activities and events. Multi-cultural Student Affairs Office, with a Coordinator of Multi-cultural Student Affairs. Aspire - one of our two TRIO programs - Eligibility Criteria If neither of your parents or guardians graduated from a four-year college, you qualify for Aspire services as a first generation student. If you are getting financial aid, you might meet federal low-income criteria. If you are a low-income student, you will be eligible for Aspire services If you have a documented learning or physical disability, you are eligible for Aspire services. If you have a documented disability, we can support your learning and college experience.

• Our Code of Student Conduct contains information regarding our bias response program • We have an active “Restorative Justice” program on campus that is ready and able to intervene in challenging community incidents. Often these interventions include “Circle Dialogues.