Frederick Douglass Institute
A system-wide collaborative initiated by West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1999 with membership available to all 14 universities within Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
East Stroudsburg University's Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education collaborative established to promote multiculturalism, foster inclusive communities, and build transformative connections. Inspired by Frederick Douglass and other distinguished leaders of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, FDI promotes academic excellence as a standard at our university and is meant to enhance understanding and appreciation of human diversity.
Mission
At East Stroudsburg University, the Frederick Douglass Institute has a mission to enhance and support diversity among faculty, staff, and students through research, forums, exhibits, conferences, and visiting scholars. Our institute serves to develop and implement collaborative interdisciplinary projects across campus and encourages the exchange of ideas around issues of cultural diversity and social equality among the campus community. It also provides opportunities for FDI scholars to participate in diversity research, outreach, to involve the greater community in diversity programming, and to sponsor an annual diversity forum.
Objectives
- To serve as a research and resource center for intercultural and interdisciplinary studies
- To improve the retention and graduation rate of historically underrepresented students
- To develop programs that will facilitate partnerships between ESU and the community
- To foster understanding, awareness, and respect for diverse cultures
- To strengthen ties and promote collaboration among ESU faculty, students, and PASSHE institutions
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 309 H
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3992
- Title of Department Leader
- Coordinator
- Name
- Laura Kieselbach
- E:
- lkieselbac@esu.edu
