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Our Mission<\/h2>\n

The Office of Multicultural Affairs was established to enhance Trinity\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Leadership Team<\/h3>\n

Pamela Whitley, <\/i>Assistant Vice President Community and Belonging and Compliance<\/em><\/p>\n

Jared Delane<\/em>, P.R.I.D.E. Program Coordinator and Cultural House Supervisor<\/p>\n

Multicultural Affairs Goals<\/h4>\n

1. Promote student leadership, offer advice, support, and referral to individuals and advising for groups.<\/p>\n

2. Advise and mentor students organizations leaders, encouraging students to be active community members with a strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability.<\/p>\n

3. Support and evaluate student recruitment and retention strategies<\/p>\n

4. Review the campus social\/cultural environment and student satisfaction, promoting change where is needed.<\/p>\n

5. Collaborate with students, faculty, and administrators in developing academic and mentoring programs.<\/p>\n

6. Collaborate with the Queer Resource Center<\/a> in promoting a safe environment for LGBTQ+ students.<\/p>\n

7. Collaborate with WGRAC<\/a> in promotion healthy social, power based interactions.<\/p>\n

Multicultural Affairs connection to Summit; Trinity Strategic Plan<\/h3>\n

See the full Summit here<\/a>:<\/p>\n

– Learning goals that address academic, personal, and leadership development<\/p>\n

– First-year pre-orientation programming that leads to academic success, intellectual risk taking, balance, and civil engagement<\/p>\n

– Effectively convey the Trinity story to prospective students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n

– Aids in reducing financial barriers for students to access the full Trinity educational experience.<\/p>\n

– Enhance resources to support the diverse community.<\/p>\n

– Develop learning opportunities for cross-cultural understanding<\/p>\n

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