BSO
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Overview
The overall objective of the BSO is to implement a comprehensive action program designed to promote an understanding of the past, present, and future problems and needs of Black students as well as to the Black community. Moreover, to develop effective methods of dealing with these problems.
Other objectives include:
- To provide a structure through which training, services and programs can be channeled in the best interests of the Black student, the Columbia community, and the Black community at large.
- To enhance the ability of the Black student to cope with the pressing demands of college work and financial concerns through academic assistance, career counseling, and social interaction and support.
- To enhance and promote the cultural greatness and contributions of the people of African descent, and to improve the general level of understanding within the University community about the heritage of Black students
- To provide a vehicle through which the Black student on Columbia's campus can express desires and opinions such that (s)he may have a real impact on the course of events at Columbia which directly or indirectly affects the student.
- To assist Columbia's Black alumni in matters pertaining to, or in connection with, the academic and social environment of Black students, thereby becoming an unofficial Student Alumni Committee for the Black alumni.
(source: BSO Website)
BSO Website
