Holy Cross employees bring their diverse identities, talents, and perspectives to our community. We proudly support and value faculty and staff affinity groups; they create important community and foster inclusivity on our campus.
Learn more about our current affinity groups:
- The Sister to Sister Collaborative
- Outfront: A Holy Cross GLBTQ Faculty and Staff Alliance
- Women's Corner
We encourage employees to start new affinity groups. These can be based on identity groups, hobbies, or interests. To do so:
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Write a mission statement
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Create an organizational structure
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Submit a budget proposal, including how funds will meet the criteria below
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Seed money will be awarded to affinity groups that use the funds to:
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Promote diversity and inclusion
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Create campuswide dialogue
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Increase visibility for diversity-related topics
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Foster community building
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Budget proposals should be submitted yearly, prior to the start of each fiscal year, with a short explanation of the use of proposed funds
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Submit the above to Greta Kenney (x2356), director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Smith 221 / Box 12A.