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What Are Identity/Affinity Communities?

From research we have learned that college student participation in learning communities produces higher levels of academic effort and outcomes; student learning construction and assimilation; personal, interpersonal, social, and intercultural development; and retention and success.

At Drew we are promoting inclusive and integrated learning communities comprised by students, alums, family members, employers, faculty, staff, and community members. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encourages active engagement in the Launch Career and Identity/Affinity Communities to pursue and facilitate customized cultural and career development opportunities, networks, support, programs, and resources.

There are 18 distinct Launch communities. About half of them have a career-development focus and the other half have a culture-development focus based on the identity/affinity of its members. The Launch Identity/Affinity Communities have joint oversight from the DEI Office for design, implementation, and function.

The Launch Identity/Affinity Communities are groups of like-minded people who care about the issues impacting that particular community, as well as the contributions of that community to the institution and beyond. Members of each Identity/Affinity Community collaboratively design and promote healthy and sustainable approaches to meeting their needs and contributing to their systems. Join as many communities as you choose; you are welcome here!

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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

October 19, 2021

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

By Anisa Purbasari Horton - The Muse

Paying For College – Advice From U.S. News & World Report

October 19, 2021

Everyone knows that the cost of higher education can be challenging, if not prohibitive, for many. This resource from U.S. News & World Report offers a series of articles to help students and families navigate the challenge. See the resource.

Posted by John Fracchia

The Pay Gap for Women Continues

October 19, 2021

A recent McKinsey survey of 40,000 employees working for U.S. companies shows that women, across all races and position level, report feeling more burned out and stressed than men. On top of this concerning data, they remain paid less than …

Posted by John Fracchia

First-Generation College Graduates Lag Behind Their Peers on Key Economic Outcome

October 19, 2021

A recent study by the Pew Research Center indicates that while the college educated earn more over their lifetime than those who have not attended college, first generation college students are economically lagging behind their peers. This detailed article breaks …

Posted by John Fracchia

5 Tips For Commuter Students

October 19, 2021

From time management to self-care, her Campus has offers a blog that outlines 5 tips to help commuter students thrive. Check it out.

Posted by John Fracchia

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