Success Initiatives and Community Partnerships

GenerationOne

Entering college is a time characterized by many changes and challenges, especially for those who are first in their family to attend college. Having a strong support system can make a significant difference in learning to navigate the ins and outs of this new environment. GenerationOne is an affinity group that connects Framingham State students, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college. Our goal is to offer support – academic and social -- as you take this important step towards achieving your future goals! 

What does it mean to be first-generation? 

  • Students who are first in their family to attend college.
  • Students who have parents/guardians who did not graduate from college or who do not have a bachelors degree (even if your siblings have attended college before you, you are still considered a first generation college student).
  • Students whose social networks, including relatives and friends, did not graduate from college.

Please see the GenerationOne page for more information. 

Musterfield Mentors

Musterfield Mentors is an afterschool mentoring program created through a partnership between Framingham State University and the Framingham Housing Authority. This mentoring program recruits, hires and trains first-generation, work study eligible Framingham State students to serve as academic role models and mentors to the children living in the Musterfield Place complex. This program places an emphasis on college possible programming as well as STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and literacy programming.

Please see the Musterfield Mentors page for more information. 

Bethany Hill Reading Buddies

Bethany Hill Reading Buddies is an afterschool reading program created through a partnership between Framingham State University and Bethany Hill Place. Bethany Hill Place offers safe, affordable, educational housing to more than 150 individuals and families every year, many of whom have experienced homelessness, addiction, violence and loss in Framingham, MA.

Interested Framingham State University students are recruited and trained to serve as reading buddies, academic role models and mentors to the children living at Bethany Hill Place. This program places an emphasis on making reading a fun, enjoyable experience for the children involved.

Please see the Bethany Hill Reading Buddies page for more information.