Frederick Douglass Institute
Vision Statement
The Frederick Douglass Institute Collaborative believes that for the PASSHE to fulfill its mission of increasing educational attainment in the Commonwealth, it must be an inclusive community that seeks to amplify the intellectual vitality and potential of all its members by expanding access to transformative educational opportunities for under-represented students and faculty of color.
Mission Statement
Guided by the spirit and legacy of distinguished orator and statesman Frederick Douglass, the mission of the Frederick Douglass Institute Collaborative is to create inclusive university communities and transformative connections among historically underrepresented students and faculty, as well as other communities across the Commonwealth and beyond. As a network of scholars who deliver forward- thinking initiatives that promote inclusive excellence and enhance access and success in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, we seek to advance the state of knowledge and practice around educational engagement and achievement for historically underserved and underrepresented students.
Frederick Douglass Institute Research Award
The Frederick Douglass Institute invites members of the campus community to apply for the Frederick Douglass Research Award. This research award is in recognition of the principles exemplified by the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the value Douglass placed on education and human rights. The FDI Research Award will be given to a Slippery Rock Member in honor of Frederick Douglass’s legacy in education, civil rights, and scholarship. FDI will administer the following awards:
(2) $1,000 awards to faculty/staff
(2) $250 awards to graduate students
(2) $250 awards to undergraduate students
Please see the application for the award criteria.
Contact Dr. Franklyn Charles or Keshia Booker with any questions.