Division of Campus Life
Brown Center for Students of Color

Strategic Plan (2013)

Strategic Plan (2013)

Our strategic plan, created in 2013, was created to produce sustainable change within the Brown Center for Students of Color (BCSC) and the broader campus community

Strategic Planning Committee Charge

In 2013, the Center's Strategic Planning Committee was charged with:

  • Developing a vision and mission statement for the Center that places the agency and empowerment of students of color as the primary emphasis of its work.
  • Devising a five-year strategic plan focused on critical reflection and informed action, leadership development, and social justice education for students of color and their allies.
  • Recommending a new name for the Center to President Paxson that reflects the spirit and legacy of student activism among communities of color.

Final Report and Recommendations

After completing their charge, the Committee submitted their final report and recommendations to the Campus Life Committee of the Brown University Corporation for feedback and to President Paxson for final approval.

View the Final Report (PDF)

Acceptance

On September 10, 2014, Professor Campbell, Vice President Klawunn, and Dean Mandel announced that President Paxson accepted the Committee’s report and recommendations. President Paxson also affirmed the role and work of Brown Center for Students of Color by investing in much-needed facilities improvements.

Additional Files

Strategic Planning Committee

Co-Chairs

  • Andrew Campbell, Associate Professor of Medical Science
  • Margaret Klawunn, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services

Committee Members

  • Mary Grace Almandrez, Director and Assistant Dean of the College
  • Liza Cariaga-Lo, Associate Provost for Academic Development and Diversity
  • Chris Dennis, Deputy Dean of the College
  • Hisa Hashisaka ’14, Student
  • Afia Kwakwa ’14, Student
  • Jacinta Lomba ’17, Student
  • Ken McDaniel ’69, P’13, Alumni Representative
  • MaryLou McMillan ’85, Sr. Director for Planning and Student Engagement
  • Rolland Murray, Professor
  • Angie Ocampo ’15, Student
  • Floripa Olguin ’16, Student
  • Hector Peralta ’16, Student

Our Roots: Third World History at Brown

The story of the BCSC begins with student protest and perseverance, which continues today through ongoing activism, community building, and a commitment to justice.

Our Name, Our Voice: The BCSC Name Change

Originally named the Third World Center, the BCSC underwent a renaming process in 2014 to better reflect its mission and the evolving language of identity and inclusion.

Our Mission & Values

Learn about the mission and values that guide the Brown Center for Students of Color.