University of Massachusetts Boston - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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The types of activities offered are also greatly influenced by the fact that UMB is a commuter school. As such, students are often on campus for a limited period of time. Many students come only for their classes and the depart. It is mon forum for discussion and expression of interest. A wide variety of clubs and organizations exist at UMB,ii ranging from the African American Societe to the Gay Peop1e's Group to a Peer gup- port Group designed specifically fto facilitate and support student needs.: necessary, therefore, to provide a com- 'Q N fb -1 f Q 1 Y ff Z'S2.wfg4Y ' 4 .4 4 1 NQEQ, -L- rkfd 1?

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YI 'Ce UA: X' 4'1 X 1-I i ll 1 I 5 4. in Q, 5- V- ' 1 h -. ..,L Q51 'Q - ' Q TW c ll i Activities made available to the Student at U. Mass Boston are predicated on two ideas. The first is the concept that the University has a responsibility to add to and be a part of its surrounding community. As a result, a community action program exists at the University and all students are encouraged to par- ticipate. The program helps students develop a sense of com- munity consciousness, while allow- ing for some practical experience in the field of human services. The community benefits through in- creased employment among its members and greater accessability to informational services. 1.01

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