Black Recruitment & Orientation Committee (BROC)
Welcome!
Who We Are
The Black Recruitment and 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 2024 BROC Co-Coordinators Raven, Nifemi, Tima, and Noelle at stanfordbcsc@stanford.edu.
2024 Black Recruitment & Outreach Coordinators
Raven Owens (She/Her)
Class Year: 2027
Organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Stanford in Government, Stanford ACLU
Why I joined BROC: After serving as a BROC Intern during my frosh year, I knew that I wanted to continue the work of ensuring that every Black frosh feels welcomed and supported here at Stanford. With this work, I want to get one message across to incoming Black frosh: You belong here, and you matter here!
Nifemi Bankole (He/Him)
Class Year: 2027
Organizations: Nigerian Students Association (Naija), Black Community Services Center, Blackstage. Frosh 101 Co-Lead
Why I joined BROC: I joined the BROC team to make the NSO experience particularly memorable for the black community, and as I get them excited about the many opportunities college has, I also hope to answer any questions they may have. I wish to give the freshman the exciting start I had last year.
Noelle Ingram (She/Her)
Class Year: 2027
Organizations: I’m a part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Ravenswood Reads, and BSU!
Why I joined BROC: I joined BROC because I love the excitement of New Student Orientation (NSO) and I also love planning events! My experience with BROC during my freshman year was very influential in wanting to be a part of BROC as I want to give the incoming class what the previous BROC coordinators gave me.
Tima Kane (She/Her)
Class Year: 2025
Organizations: Stanford Undergraduate Psychology Association and SPARQ Lab, Educational Neuroscience Initiative
Why I joined BROC: I joined BROC so I could get to know you all and hopefully help introduce you to your new home at Stanford!!