Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS Program
The Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS program develop a supportive community of learners where students feel comfortable, respected, appreciated and challenged to become high academic achievers. Anyone can be a member of the Multicultural Student Services program.
The Multicultural Student Services administers the ACCESS program for low-income students, students with disabilities and students of color. The primary services include: academic, personal, financial and career counseling. Other services include: mid-semester progress reports, pre-advising, study/learning strategies and tutorial services. Students enrolled in the program are expected to meet with their program counselor at least three times each semester, attend monthly meetings and activities and utilize other appropriate services on campus as needed. Students eligible for the ACCESS program must be Massachusetts residents.
The Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS staff maintain high expectations with an open door policy to assist students with their academic program.
A summer pre-orientation session is held in late August. We eagerly encourage all new MSS/ACCESS students to participate. The Multicultural Student Services office promotes a college-wide program of cultural activities designed to contribute to a positive campus culture of appreciation and respect for differences. The staff supports and encourages students to develop leadership skills through many student development organizations such as Student Government' GREEK Life; Black Student Union and Latin American Organizations
When applying to the college, students interested in the Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS program should select the "ACCESS Program" on their Fitchburg State College application. The staff of the Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS program encourages all students and their parent(s) to visit the campus of Fitchburg State College and to meet us when visiting the college campus. The college is conveniently located in Central Massachusetts accessible to Rt. 2.
Anyone interested in admission to the college and the Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS program or to tour the school should contact:
 Fitchburg State College Admissions 1-800-705-9692
Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS program 978-665-3399,
978-665-4040 (fax)
Below are some descriptions of the staff:
Jamie Cochran, Program Coordinator, has been with Fitchburg State College for over 13 years and worked 10 years with state financial and higher education authorities. She holds a Master's in Economics and brings experience working with students of color and advocating for their needs as college students. This, coupled with her dedication to the learners of today, lends itself to a very successful program history.
Marktavian Martin, Counselor, graduated from Fitchburg State College and the Multicultural Student Services/ACCESS program in 2001. Marktavian has over 7 years of experience working with the high school student. Currently, a FSC Master's in History student, Marktavian has rejoined the MSS/ACCESS Program as an academic counselor. Marktavian continues his passion for the development of the college student as the leader of tomorrow.
Linda DiPaoli, Administrative Assistant, has over 20 years experience working in similar positions. Linda worked over 13 years for the City of Leominster in both the Leominster Fire Department and Leominster High School/CTE as secretary to their Director.
The Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS program is located on the 3rd floor of the Hammond Building, Rm 320.
Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS program events:
- Black American Voices: Student Reflections
A collaborative project between the Multicultural Student Services and ACCESS Program and the students of Memorial Middle School in Fitchburg
- Academic Achievement Awards Night
- Book Club for Black History Month
- Pizza Party/Orientation for freshmen and upperclassmen
- ACCESS monthly meetings
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