Our Mission
The Office of Multicultural Affairs was established to enhance Trinity’s efforts to tap the full educational and social benefits of a culturally diverse community. The Office of Multicultural Affairs serves as a resource to the college and Greater Hartford community and is responsible for promoting engagement and belonging among all students, staff, and faculty.
Leadership Team
Pamela Whitley, Assistant Vice President Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Compliance
Jared Delane, P.R.I.D.E. Program Coordinator and Cultural House Supervisor
Multicultural Affairs Goals
1. Promote student leadership, offer advice, support, and referral to individuals and advising for groups.
2. Advise and mentor students organizations leaders, encouraging students to be active community members with a strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability.
3. Support and evaluate student recruitment and retention strategies
4. Review the campus social/cultural environment and student satisfaction, promoting change where is needed.
5. Collaborate with students, faculty, and administrators in developing academic and mentoring programs.
6. Collaborate with the Queer Resource Center in promoting a safe environment for LGBTQ+ students.
7. Collaborate with WGRAC in promotion healthy social, power based interactions.
Multicultural Affairs connection to Summit; Trinity Strategic Plan
See the full Summit here:
– Learning goals that address academic, personal, and leadership development
– First-year pre-orientation programming that leads to academic success, retention, intellectual risk taking,
balance, and civil engagement
– Effectively convey the Trinity story to prospective students, faculty, and staff.
– Aids in reducing financial barriers for students to access the full Trinity educational experience.
– Enhance resources to support the diverse community.
– Develop learning opportunities for cross-cultural understanding
