inspire a world of good

TOUGH ENOUGH

ARE YOU

TOINSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?

inspire a world of good

DIVERSITY ATWHEELOCK:CAMPUS & COMMUNITY

RESOURCES

Jamie Boussicot – Assistant Director of Diversity & Campus Programs

Ashleigh McClenthen – Assistant Director of Residence LifeAdrienne Kisner – Spiritual Life Coordinator

inspire a world of good

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & CAMPUS PROGRAMSJamie Boussicot

inspire a world of good

• Resources• Advocacy• Cross-Departmental Collaborations• Campus Committees

» Student Outreach» Diversity & Inclusion Council» PRIDE

OFFICE OVERVIEW CONTINUED

inspire a world of good

• Programming» WHEESpeak Culture» Student Clubs & Organizations» Cultural Sensitivity & Competency Trainings &

Workshops» Other Multicultural Programming

OFFICE OVERVIEW

inspire a world of good

• ALANA – WHEESpeak Culture

• Black Student Union• Asian & Asian

American Culture Club• La Herencia Latina• Gay Straight Alliance

STUDENT RESOURCES

inspire a world of good

• Diversity & Inclusion Council• Office of the President (Chief Diversity

Officer)• Office of Spiritual Life• Office of Disability Services• Counseling Center

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES

inspire a world of good

LGBTQ STUDENT RESOURCES & INFORMATIONAshleigh McClenthen

inspire a world of good

• Mission – welcoming community for LGBTQ students and allies– gsa@wheelock.edu– Weekly meetings

• Discussion/current events• Creation of student support systems• Bonding, team-building, and friendship

STUDENT ORGANIZATION: GSA

inspire a world of good

PAST PROGRAMS INCLUDE• Annual sponsoring of the “Day of Silence”• Participation in “National Coming Out Week”• “T-Party,” social & educational event designed to explore transgender issues

inspire a world of good

• Action-based task force consisting of staff, faculty, and students– The Pride Committee’s main objectives are to:

• Increase discourse, visibility, and programming for LGBTQ issues throughout the Wheelock community.

• Broaden the definition of diversity within existing campus initiatives or major programs.

• Create opportunities to share information about the LGBTQ and Ally experience that will address knowledge gaps and contribute to a more inclusive campus community.

PRIDE COMMITTEE

inspire a world of good

Past Programs & Initiatives include:

My Love’s Not for Sale: An open discussion stemming from the exclusion in greeting cards, and other issues surrounding relationships and families during holidays.

Review of Institutional Policy & Procedure: bettering the experience of LGBTQ students & employees

Safe Space Training: Increase your knowledge of issues faced by LGBTQ individuals and improve your skills for supporting students and other individuals who may from time to time need a Safe Space on campus.

Families in Focus: A photo-visibility project featuring Wheelock families.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: A conversation series covering current events.

PRIDE COMMITTEE CONTINUED

inspire a world of good

• Required courses on race, culture, and identity & the history of diversity and oppression

• Welcoming LGBTQ children & families

LGBTQ ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM

inspire a world of good

WHY SPIRITUAL LIFE?Adrienne Kisner

inspire a world of good

• Spiritual Direction• Places of Worship/Resource Referral• Bible Study• Meditation Group• World Religions FYS Mentor• Spiritual/Faith Resource and Advocate for all Faiths• Weddings & Memorials

SERVICES OFFERED

inspire a world of good

• Journeys of Faith• Interfaith Community Service Projects• Small Groups for specific faiths • Wing & A Prayer• Spiritual Autobiography Workshop• Candlelight Vigil for Peace

PAST PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

inspire a world of good

THANK YOU!• For more information, contact us!

– Find us today at FYI– Email any questions or comments to:

• Jamie Boussicot – jboussicot@wheelock.edu• Ashleigh McClenthen – amcclenthen@wheelock.edu• Adrienne Kisner – akisner@wheelock.edu