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what we do
LEADERSHIP
FLS is an entirely student-run organization, so we rely on our student committees to keep the program operating smoothly and efficiently. Committees work to make sure that FLS provides benefits to members and to the CSOM community as a whole. As soon as freshmen are accepted to the program, they begin shadowing current committees before choosing one to apply to the following year. Students can gain leadership opportunities as early as their sophomore year, as all members are required to serve on committees.
Committees
Mission Statement: This pillar aims to guide members in their formation into stewards of justice within the community. Through engaging diverse perspectives in the Boston College community, we hope to raise awareness for and work to ameliorate important issues. The committees that fall within this pillar will assist in the development of servant leaders that are attentive to the values and perspectives of their peers, both socially and professionally.
Community Service: The Community Service committee will work with local non-profit organizations in the Boston area to cultivate lasting partnerships and execute recurring service events. The committee will also work towards researching and implementing an annual service trip focusing on combining an opportunity for cultural immersion, a valuable opportunity to serve the community, and community building.
Diversity & Inclusion: The Diversity & Inclusion committee develops and leads a curriculum for FLS diversity training, including video-based discussions and expert speakers on relevant subjects related to racial and social justice. This committee works with all FLS members, in addition to other diversity groups on campus, to implement new initiatives within the FLS community and the entire BC community.
EXPECTATIONS
Incoming freshmen are accepted into the organization as general members and spend their freshman year shadowing different committees and attending events as a general member. At the end of the year, all freshman participate in a placement process in order to match them with their preferred committee. By the official phase out of the Honors Program in 2 years, all upperclassmen (sophomores, juniors, seniors) will have a place on a committee within this new program. This policy is intended to increase group cohesion through full participation in the program by all members, while giving all students the opportunity to make an impact on their experience in CSOM and at BC. Furthermore, first year student members will be expected to participate in community service events, attend speaker events, and participate in career and resume workshops throughout the year.