Affinity Groups

What are Affinity groups?

Affinity Groups are employee-led groups formed around interests, backgrounds, identities and common bonds. By engaging with our affinity groups, Holy Cross staff and faculty help foster a positive work environment and contribute to the College’s mission by demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Why should you join an affinity group?

  1. Network, connect and collaborate with other employees on campus that share similar identities or interests.
  2. Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment, especially for new employees.
  3. Help create more awareness and advocacy around the issues you value while contributing to College-wide diversity initiatives.

Current Affinity Groups

Sister2Sister

The Sister to Sister (S2S) Collaborative is an affinity group that seeks to create opportunities for Holy Cross faculty, staff and administrators who identify as women of color, and their allies, to feel supported and included. The collaborative provides a forum for developing and nurturing dialogue around issues that impact the daily lives of women of color.

Outfront

Outfront seeks to cultivate a vibrant social and academic community of LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff. Outfront is open to LGBTQIA+ identified faculty, staff and their allies in the Holy Cross community.

Biting Into Thoughtful Environmentalism (BITE)

Open to all employees, BITE aims to connect sustainability allies across campus and create a space for action oriented dialogue about the environment.

Familia Latinx

Familia Latinx provides space for our Latinx community members and their allies to come together, connect and celebrate their shared heritage.

Division of

Justice, Equity, Belonging & Identity

Location
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Smith Hall, Room 224 and the Carey Lounge
Phone
(508) 793-2758
Email
jebi@holycross.edu