Advocacy, Inclusion, and Support

The Advocacy, Inclusion, and Support Collaborative encompasses services, programs, and culturally inclusive campus environments for students to share in community, make meaningful connections, and access support, with a focus on serving underrepresented students and creating intersectional partnerships among our support programs.

Advocacy, Inclusion and Support Programs

Areas within Advocacy, Inclusion and Support at UMass Amherst

Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success Disability Services Disability Services Center for Women and Community Center for Women and Community Women of Color Leadership Network Women of Color Leadership Network Office of Religious and Spiritual Life Office of Religious and Spiritual Life The Stonewall Center The Stonewall Center Student Veterans Resource Center Student Veterans Resource Center Student Bridges Student Bridges
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Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS)

Offering social and cultural connection, success planning, and help navigating the university for UMass students who are people of color, multiracial, first-generation, low income, or have experienced foster care.

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Disability Services

Cultivating an accessible academic, work, and campus life environment through reasonable accommodations and support resources for registered students with any type of disability.

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Center for Women and Community (CWC)

Serving people of all gender identities through leadership opportunities, educational workshops and trainings, counseling, and 24/7/365 free and confidential advocacy and support services.

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Women of Color Leadership Network (WOCLN)

Celebrating and supporting the accomplishments and endeavors of all self-identified women and nonbinary people of color through advocacy, mentoring, programming, and community-building as well as workshops and public events.

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Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL)

Fostering a caring and supportive campus community and promoting a greater sense of meaning and purpose for students of all backgrounds and beliefs through bridge-building programs and activities, individual and institutional advocacy, and interfaith dialogue.

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The Stonewall Center

Creating a more inclusive and welcoming climate for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies through cultural and educational programming; allyship training; resources and referrals; advocacy and support; and community outreach.

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Student Bridges

Student Bridges is a non-profit, student run agency that works to improve access and success for underrepresented students on the university campus and in our neighboring communities by building partnerships at UMass, with local schools and community organizations, offering college awareness, preparation, success activities, and advocating for enhanced institutional and public policies and practices.

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Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC)

Supporting student veterans, active military, and their families with help accessing educational and university benefits; a comfortable space to study and relax; and social and networking events throughout the year.

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Student Parent Programs

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Students who are parents can apply for childcare subsidies and emergency funding, get assistance accessing university and community resources, and attend support groups, study lounges, and family-friendly events at Student Parent Programs.