Black Recruitment Orientation Committee (BROC)
Welcome!
Who We Are
The Black Recruitment Orientation Committee (BROC) is a registered student organization that collaborates with the Black Community Services Center to welcome newly admitted students through key university-wide events, including New Student Admit Day and New Student Orientation, helping to create a welcoming experience for all.
History of Our Work
Established in 1976 as the first community orientation committee, BROC was formed with the aim of recruiting and attracting more Black students to attend Stanford, all while fostering an inclusive, tight-knit Black community. The success and devotion of BROC leaders laid the foundation for the other orientation committees, and we are grateful to be part of this significant and historic program at Stanford. BROC's work is rooted in curating intentional spaces for the Black collective at Stanford to welcome, fellowship, and build community amongst each other.
Learn more about our Black Volunteer Student Organizations here
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the 2025 Black Recruitment Orientation Committee at stanfordbcsc@stanford.edu.
2025 Black Recruitment Orientation Committee
Ja'Ziah Woodard
Class Year: 2027
Organizations: Stanford Design Kids, Black Pre-Law Society, Fashion X, BSU
Why I joined BROC: I decided to join BROC because I recognize the importance of needing community when entering a completely new space. I believe that BROC did a really good job of doing this my freshman year, making it a lot easier for me to be at Stanford and I want to provide the same opportunity to incoming frosh.!
Maya Walker
Maya WalkerClass Year: 2028
Organizations: Stanford Women in Politics, Black Community Services Center, Matriculate Advising Fellow, High School Tutor
Why I joined BROC: I love the Black community here at Stanford. They have been like a second family to me, so I take any chance I get to help that community grow and be its best. I especially love making spaces for new Black students on campus and welcoming them to their new home!
Austin Konig
Class Year: 2026
Organizations: Stanford Concert Network (Co-Director), Colorstack, Society of Black Scientists and Engineers, Black in CS (BiCS)
Why I joined BROC: BROC has been a meaningful part of my undergraduate journey, shaping my sense of community and belonging. After giving back during Black Grad my junior year, I’m excited to continue supporting incoming students. I want them to feel welcomed, empowered, and informed about the many resources and communities available to them on campus.
Looking forward to the NSO events!