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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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Six Aspects of U.S. Culture International Students Need to Know

Published on February 16, 2022

For many international students, studying in the USA brings excitement about learning and living in a different culture. Some international students want to prepare by understanding what cultural difference they will encounter in the United States. Luckily, you don’t have …

Posted by Linsay Arnold

Encouraging a Community of Proactive Bystanders

Published on January 11, 2022

Learning from a 2019 campus incident.

Posted by Justin Jackson

4 Ph.D. neuroscience students from other countries share the challenges of studying in the US

Published on January 5, 2022

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(THE CONVERSATION) International students make important contributions to the U.S. They can enrich scientific research through diversity of thought. They pay taxes, support businesses …

Posted by Julia Hrynkiewicz

Ways Colleges Offer Alternatives to Study Abroad

Published on January 5, 2022

Virtual global education programs rise in popularity as the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict travel.

Not everyone has the ability to travel due to financial constraints, immigration complications or family situations, so virtual international education provides access to students who …

Posted by Julia Hrynkiewicz

Choosing Between Housing on or off Campus

Published on December 7, 2021

The sticker price for off-campus housing may look cheaper, but students should be aware of hidden costs.

First-year college students often are expected or required to live in residence halls or dormitories. In subsequent years, it’s usually up to those …

Posted by Julia Hrynkiewicz

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Traitify’s visual personality assessment [link] gives you deep insight on your core values and character. It’s accurate, fast, fun, and …

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About the Student Lending Library
The Student Lending Library is a collection of donated textbooks from current students enrolled in …

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Multiple scholarships for the upcoming year are available through the Independent College Fund of New Jersey.
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Food Pantry Summer Schedule

The Drew Food Pantry has reopened with a new Summer schedule, open Tuesdays and Thursdays from …

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Veterans – please click the link below to see a listing of scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for!
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DREW 110 – Launch Workshop: Preparation for Career and Academic Success

This course is a structured, facilitated classroom experience that moves beyond traditional academic advising into multiple domains: self/context-exploration, major and…