The Equity and Campus Diversity Office, in partnership with the President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity, sponsors Equity and Campus Diversity Program Grants.

To provide funding in support of the mission of Buffalo State, any proposal submitted in response to this Request for Proposals must state how the activity, if funded, will contribute to the College’s vision, mission, core values and strategic directions, as presented in the 2014-2017 Strategic Plan for Buffalo State.

Grants from this fund are awarded by the FSA board of directors to faculty, staff and students who propose programs that will promote and cultivate educational and extracurricular activities on the Buffalo State campus.

The The Dr. Muriel A. Howard Presidential Award recognizes faculty and staff who have gone beyond their usual duties to promote respect for diversity and individual differences.

The Phillip Santa Maria Award for Student Leadership in Equity and Campus Diversity will be annually awarded to recognize students who exemplify his commitment to service, social justice, and diversity.

Awards will be presented during the annual Volunteer and Service-Learning Center (VSLC) Celebration of Service which recognizes service-learning and volunteer partnerships that occurred throughout the academic year. Nominations are accepted for two categories: Student Awards and Faculty and Community Partner Awards.

The way we respond to adversity and conflict shapes our world, so positive change is dependent on our RESPONDability. Get involved! Build events and community to create motivating, safe spaces for progressive action to improve the world. Check out AFP's events and volunteer opportunities, ranging from the annual Social Justice Festival, BSC's Homecoming and Family Weekend, Story Night, and social/cultural events on and off campus. Join us! #YourStoryMatters

The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center (VSLC) leads efforts to integrate service with learning across campus while working to improve the success of local agencies and schools in meeting the needs of community residents. We help create long-term, meaningful partnerships with community agencies through service-learning, volunteering, and other experiential opportunities for students.

The Alternative Break (AB) is a student-led program within the Civic and Community Engagement Office that prepares groups of students to collaborate with communities experiencing social injustices, by learning about, providing direct service for, and reflecting on a specific social issue during SUNY Buffalo State academic breaks.

The Equity and Campus Diversity Office is the official designee of the college president to ensure that the campus abides by all federal and state laws and SUNY policies with regard to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability or marital or veteran status.

The Weigel Health Center has an entire department dedicated to educating and developing the students at Buffalo State. The mission of the program is consistent with that of Weigel's goal of "prevention through education." Educational programs and services seek to provide students with information they need to make informed and responsible decisions concerning their health. Outreach involves campus and community education presentations, workshops, and events.

The Buffalo State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential information, assessment, and referral service available to all New York State employees, retirees, and their family members. EAP is designed to help employees cope with personal issues that affect their lives and may intrude upon their jobs such as emotional stress, family disintegration, financial or legal difficulties, alcoholism or drug abuse, and marital disruption.

There are many student leadership positions available here at Buffalo State College that students can take advantage of by running in the student elections. You can learn about many of them on this page.

Voting in the annual student elections is another great way to get involved on campus. Learn the positions, the issues and then decide who is best to represent you to the campus administration and SUNY!

AAMEN was founded in 1996 by Dr. Ron Stewart. WE base our organization on empowering young black men in discussion issues facing our community. Our organization hosts General Interest Meetings every Friday in the Penthouse (Classroom Building A400).

Focusing on the black experience, The African American Students Organization provides educational, cultural, and recreational activities to the Buffalo State Student body. Join us for our General Interest Meetings every Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

The purpose of Black Active Minds is to provide wellness & establish community connections for sisters and brothers of the human race. We encourage the principles of self-awareness, self determination, collective work, and responsibility. General interest meetings are held every Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 in the Technology Building Room 160.

Circle K Club focuses on service, leadership and fellowship. We have worked with the Ronald McDonald House of Charities, the Boys and Girls Club, and we have raised money for different foundations. We also attend many different conferences each year.

The purpose of the Criminal Justice Club is to build unity among members to educate all Buffalo State students on concerns of crime and safety, to provide information for obtaining careers in criminal justice, and to encourage the principles of self-awareness.

An organization dedicated to the promotion of critical thinking and open discussion of how people ought to treat each other in their various roles as teachers, students, men, women, political leaders, employers, citizens, persons, etc.

ISO is an organization that gathers foreign nationals for programs to highlight and celebrate the several cultures represented at Buffalo State College! Programs include cultural nights, a camping trip, and much more!

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational faith-based community that strives to grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Buffalo State chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

The purpose of Native American Student Organization is to build unity among ourselves; to educate all Buffalo State College students on concerns of Native Americans, to provide understanding, to encourage the principles of self awareness, unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility of Native Americans. The Native American Student Organization will organize events to increase knowledge and perspectives of concerns.

NYPIRG is New York State's largest student-directed consumer, environmental & government reform organization. We are a nonpartisan, not-for-profit group established to advance policy reforms while training students & other New Yorkers to be advocates.

The Newman Center is Catholic Campus Ministry at Buffalo State College. We are the source of spiritual growth and development for Buffalo State College students, faculty, and staff, along with an intentional community of family and friends.

The Pan-African Students Organization seeks to educate Africans and other ethnicity about African culture, traditions, and politics. They aspire to help people in Africa, provide a cultural link to Africa, and promote awareness of ongoing African issue.

Pride Alliance is the Campus' LGBT & ALLY Organization that is focused on acceptance and equality. We engage in group events that create friendship and are fun as well. Please join our group and add us on Facebook to follow what we are doing.

It is a service, leadership, professional and community service organization for young men and women. Rotaract focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces.

The Student Life Office is committed to an inclusive student centered environment that creates educational experiences for students which promote leadership, involvement, learning, and success. Student Life collaborates with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders to provide innovative and purposeful programs to prepare students for a diverse and changing world. The Student Life Office is part of Student Success at Buffalo State.

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Buffalo State's Student Political Society (SPS for short) is a non-partisan academic organization on campus that exists to educate students and foster inclusive, open discussion on the topic of politics and policy at the local, state, national, and international levels. This is to help further political thought and inclusiveness, as well as help students regardless of political affiliation become more active in the political process and make more informed decisions when it comes time to vote. While we are associated with the Political Science Department here at Buffalo State College, we open our doors freely to students regardless of whether they are currently pursuing majors in Political Science or not.

Tha Ink Club is the only poetry & spoken word student run organization on campus. We heavily support freedom of speech, self-expression, social & political awareness, uplift & involvement through service to our communities.

The Record is Buffalo State's student-run newspaper. Our office is located on the top floor of Campbell Student Union in room 414. There are a variety of positions available including: reporters, photographers, copy editors, and delivery.

If you are interested in joining our organization please stop by our office or email us at bscrecord@gmail.com.

Read the Record online at: http://buffstaterecord.com

The United Students Government at SUNY Buffalo State hosts events and provides representation and services. The USG Officers and Senate are elected and appointed students who have decided to be a voice for the undergraduate student body.

As the third branch of our United Students Government, we hold hearings and adjudicate cases regarding constitutional and legislative interpretations. We also render decisions via verdicts and are the main arbitrator of disputes within USG.