Welcome to the Office of Academic Affairs. Academics are at the heart of every university, 和 our mission at Framingham State University is not only to help students earn their degrees, but also to prepare them for the world of work 和 thoughtful civic engagement. Our faculty are highly engaged teachers 和 scholars, who are dedicated to helping all of our students achieve their educational 和 personal goals. We are deeply committed to equity 和 inclusion in our approach to all aspects of students’ lives. At FSU, we are concerned for students not just as learners but as people with complex 和 differing lives, 需要, 和 obligations.
Our faculty employ vigorous learning strategies that extend well beyond the classroom. 的se include faculty-led study trips both within the United States 和 in many other parts of the world, interdisciplinary study, creative activities, civic engagement both locally 和 nationally, 和 student/professor partnered research. FSU is a vital part of the Commonwealth 和 local communities. It has established numerous centers 和 institutes where students, faculty, 和 staff provide professional outreach to the local 和 regional community.
At every step, we encourage students to be active participants in their own learning process, so that upon graduation they are prepared for the challenges of their chosen career. Additionally, academic departments offer students opportunities to join clubs, complete internships, 和 work closely with faculty through joint projects or independent study. 的 Commonwealth Honors Program provides nurturing, guidance, 和 rigor for highly motivated students.
Faculty actively encourage students to utilize numerous resources across campus whose goals are to help foster academic success, workforce preparedness, 和 well-being such as the Henry Whittemore Library; the Center for Academic Success 和 Achievement (CASA); the Career Services 和 Employer Relations Office; the Health Center 和 Counseling Center; a robust program of athletics, including both NCAA 和 club sports, 和 an excellent fitness center. Our beautiful, small campus also offers state of the art residence halls 和 dining services. We encourage you to explore our website to view the many opportunities we offer.
Sincerely,
Kristen Porter-Utley, Ph.D.
Provost 和 Vice President for Academic Affairs
