Multicultural Student Services

Our department promotes the intellectual understanding and appreciation of diversity, inclusion and social justice by creating opportunities for learning and leadership development for our campus community.

In addition, we provide meaningful support to assist in the transition, retention and graduation of our underrepresented student populations.

In accordance with FSU safety re-entry plans, our lobby will be closed until further notice . ALL staff members are available by appointment only.

Contact Information:

• For general information email [email protected] or call 231-591-2617
• For Trudy Roersma email [email protected] or call 231-591-3525
• For Chelsey Brownlee email [email protected] or call 231-591-5042
• For Darnell Lewis email [email protected] or call 231-591-5029
• For Marissa Kelly email [email protected] or call 231-598-8022

Upcoming OMSS Events

Black and Latinx Student Welcome 8/27 1-3 PM IRC Connector

Transitions to Success 8/29 2-4 PM BUS 111

Open House 9/1 1-3 PM FLITE 159

Get Acquainted Day 9/7 4-6 PM North Quad

The Dr. Matthew C. Chaney Student Equity & Inclusion Experienceship Annual Scholarship

Dr. Matthew Chaney, fondly known as Matty C, worked at Ferris State University for 25 years.  His position as the Director of OMSS was not a job but a passion to see students reach their full potential and to help them graduate.  In his philosophy and honor, The Dr. Matthew C. Chaney Student Equity & Inclusion Experienceship Annual Scholarship was created to continue to support students. To contribute to this scholarship, click here.